Dave Cagner Resume_April_2015
- 1. D A V I D C A G N E R 1 0 3 B R O W E R A V E • R O C K V I L L E C E N T R E , N Y 1 1 5 7 0 P H O N E ( 5 1 6 ) 3 2 0 - 4 7 3 6 davecagner@gmail.com OBJECTIVE To partner with a forward-thinking organization where my positive attitude and passion for excellence in all aspects of In-Store Merchandising, Point of Purchase, Out Of Home, Print and Direct Mail production can be maximized. EXPERIENCE: Print Manufacturing and Adverting Agencies Companies highlighted below by color; Print Manufacturing in red and Ad Agencies in purple. CANDID WORLDWIDE Long Island City, NY September 23, 2013 – March 27, 2015 Account Manager/Production Manager/Customer Service Representative Accounts: Showtime, HBO, A+E, Lifetime, Tag Worldwide, Macy’s, Tourneau, Outfront Media and Candid Litho § Responsible for liaising with litho partner as they cross-sell large format printing. § Work with clients in Large Format and Out-Of-Home division regarding substrates, press capabilities, pricing and timing. § Execute Out-Of-Home Media Plans. § Coordinate shipping logistics across United States. § Receive client print files and manage production process, file management. § Knowledge of Out Of Home/Large Format finishing techniques of billboards, kiosks, trains, buses, subway stations and buildings. HOGARTH WORLDWIDE New York, NY March 2013-September 2013 Account Manager/Production Manager For Magazine and Newspapers Advertising Accounts: Rolex, Revlon, Bank of America § Manage and execute Media Plans from file retrieval to final upload to publication. § Interact with direct client, media company and design company to ensure timely delivery of media. WUNDERMAN New York, NY July 2002-March 2013 Sr. Production Manager Account: Citibank § Perform all functions of Sr. Production Manager regarding purchasing and managing all aspects of In-Store Merchandising, Point of Purchase, Direct Mail, Lettershop and Collateral materials from concept stage to “in-store” and “in the mail.” § Overall knowledge of paper (grades, weights, finishes, grain, availability, etc.) and bindery operations (scoring, die-cutting, folding, stitching, gluing, converting, etc.) § Prepare Spec Sheets, Purchase Orders and process all related invoices. § Ensure timing requirements for all facets of production to facilitate the development of production schedules along with other team members. § Review vendor proofs to ensure quality control. § Keep open constructive dialogue with Account, Creative, Traffic, and Database group. § Develop and maintain positive relationships with qualified suppliers and secure competitive bids. § Interact daily with clients to ensure project goals are met. § Responsible for all printing processes including large format, screen, web, forms, sheetfed, dimensional, envelope and Direct-To-Press digital printing. § Create clearly documented estimate and maintain approved budgets. § Attend press checks as representative of the Wunderman team. § Review all specifications, bids and estimates with supervisor for final approval. Citibank Retail Merchandising: § Manage Citibank Financial Center retail merchandising changeouts nationally for 1,100 Financial Centers (changeout programs have as many as 200 files to be manufactured and installed.)
- 2. § Financial Centers merchandised based on language, ethnicity, salary and geography. § Knowledge of large format and Point of Purchase materials § Print onto styrene, self -adhesive vinyl, mesh, sintra, acrylic, foam core, duraplast and other substrates. § Produce posters, window clings, floor graphics, door decals, vinyl and mesh banners, counter cards, lenticulars and other large format and Point of Purchase materials § Manage Client data § Provide logistical expertise to ship deliverables around the United States. § Coordinate receiving of printed materials with Citibank national installation hubs Direct Mail § Produce high-end dimensional packages, #10, 6 x 9, oversized and postcard packages. § Develop specs for client printers. § Continually review USPS Postal Regulations and apply to Direct Mail programs. § Write lettershop instructions. § Work with lettershops to maximize efficiencies to ensure postal discounts, 1st class vs. Standard, Bulk Mail Centers vs. Sectional Centers § Develop and manage timing requirements for all facets of production to facilitate the development of production schedules to other team members. § Additional Accounts worked on: Astrazenica (Zomig), Biogen (Psoriasis), IBM, New York Philharmonic, AICPA, New York City 2012 Olympic Committee, Lufthansa COMMUNICATIONS PLUS New York, NY October 2001-December 2001 Freelance - Production Manager Account: National Education Association § Performed all aspects of Print Production and Direct Mail for Insurance and Financial Services programs; managed Production Coordinator. GREY INK New York, NY August 2001-September 2001 Production Manager Account: Chase Manhattan Bank “Balcon” Direct Mail Program § Managed print production and quarterly mailings of Chase Manhattan Bank Direct Mail. § Interacted daily with clients to ensure project goals were met. § Solicited bids from suppliers, awarded jobs, reviewed proofs and supervised press “ok’s” § Prepared Spec Sheets, Purchase Orders and processed all related invoices. LOWE LIVE (Formerly Lowe Lintas Direct) New York, NY May 2000-July 2001 Production Manager Accounts: Western Union, RCN, Novartis, Dell. § Managed Direct Mail programs from concept stage through “in the mail.” § Responsible for all printing processes including 4 Color+, Web, Forms, Sheetfed, Dimensional, Envelope and Direct-To-Press digital printing. § Worked closely with electronic studio and other team members to insure mechanicals were produced properly for pre-press production and agreed with Spec Sheets. § Responsible for quality control including press checks and, in tandem with the Database Group, lettershop personalization and insertion checks. § Managed media plans for upcoming print ad campaigns. § Create a clearly documented estimate and maintained approved budgets. PMG SERVICES, INC. (Print Manufacturer/Broker) New York, NY April 1997-May 2000 Production/Customer Service/Sales Representative § Solicited competitive bids from print suppliers to meet client’s quality, pricing and timing specifications. § Followed-through on in-house orders with numerous printing facilities in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
- 3. § Troubleshot problems and provide extensive Customer Service support. § Acted as liaison between clients and suppliers. § Worked with clients to design printed materials and assist in marketing strategies. § Generated new business via Direct Mail and Cold Calling. EDUCATION State University of New York at Oneonta Bachelor Of Arts Degree COMPUTER SKILLS § Mac and PC proficient § Strong Excel, and Word § Easily adaptable to all internal project management programs § Basic knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. § File Management