resume - jean marple

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JEAN MARPLE
LinkedIn | marplejm@gmail.com
Creative professional with 15 years’ experience in the marketing and creative industries. Project management experience in digital and print marketing communications,
relationship management and creative design.
strengths
Client+vendor relationship management
Strong communicator
Strategic thinker
Colaborative+Versatile
Customer service
Email marketing
Creative
technical
Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
SharePoint
Acrobat
Working Knowledge
experience
(mac & pc)
HTML+CSS
Wireframing
SEO+Social Media
Agile/Waterfall
eCommerce
PROJECT MANAGER (Contract)
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN | December 2011– April 2013;
February–May and September–December 2014
• Lead project’s life cycle through final delivery on multifaceted programs (email marketing,
integrated campaigns, collateral) in a fast-paced, production environment
• Manage scope and priorities, track and ensure quality control throughout the project, mitigate potential bottlenecks, and align resources to scope
• Develop timelines and deliverables for all project stakeholders, and continue client relationships through timely and personalized communications
• Interact between multiple levels of the organization on a daily basis (management, project sponsors, creative, online products, user experience teams)
• Consult with subject matter experts regarding best practices and process efficiencies
RESULT: ensure client sponsors meet business requirements and deadlines to support company’s strategic goals; continuously improve project and process efficiencies
CREATIVEPROJECT MANAGER (Freelance)
Minnesota’s Own Calendars, Minneapolis, MN | 2009–2011
• Worked closely with business owner/designer to produce Minnesota-themed calendars for this small business startup
• Created promotional email blasts; provided copyediting, proofreading, research, graphic art conversion, and attended press checks
RESULT: project completed on time meeting business goals
Print Buyer/Senior print PRODUCER
Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Minneapolis, MN | 2006 – 2009
• Managed production, delivery, and inventory of multifaceted communications between business partners and vendors
• Communicated project timelines and budgets to project stakeholders throughout the entire workflow process
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• Collaborated closely with stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Obtained estimates, and reviewed and routed proof approvals
• Consulted with internal business partners, creative, and vendors regarding best practices
• Ensured projects met objectives, regulatory, compliance, and brand guidelines
RESULT: 100% on time delivery of materials; invoice reconciliation (recovery of $90,000 on one project); achieved $793,000 in cost saves through market research; end users received key information in a timely manner to make financially-sound decisions
Creative Project Manager
MotivAction, Plymouth, MN | 2002–2006
• Conceptualized and strategized incentive campaigns with account executives and marketing teams
• Developed and managed creative solutions from initial concept through final product delivery
• Managed 50+ client proposals yearly with $1M+ sold creative client budgets (e.g., John Deere, Verizon, UnitedHealth Group, Lifetouch Portrait Studios, G&K Services)
RESULT: managed multiple players that kept projects on task (marketing teams, external
resources); achieved 100% project on-time delivery
GRAPHIC ARTIST (Contract)
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Minneapolis, MN • Landscape Structures, Delano, MN |
2001–2002
• Layout and production of sales and marketing print collateral; prepress production, scanning, color correction, proofreading
Print Manager/SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Next Generation Network, Eden Prairie, MN | 1999–2001
• Project management, relationship management, art direction, production, print buying
education
Brainco (Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design & Interactive Studies),
Hopkins, MN
Interactive Project Management and Information Architecture/UX Design | Certificates
Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN
Web Site Design and Advertising Art/Design | Focused studies
University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Journalism–Strategic Communications (Advertising/Public Relations) | Bachelor of Arts Degree
North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND
Business Management | Associate in Science Degree
award
The One Show 2012, Merit Award Pencil
Save A Racehorse Integrated Campaign, Digital Artist | Student group project