Mark Taylor
markderricktaylor@outlook.com | linkedin.com/in/marktay10r
Summary:
With decades of experience leading the strategic development and execution of print and multimedia projects, I excel in cross-functional collaboration, team mentorship, and process improvement. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with a strong track record in managing vendor relationships, timelines, and workflows. My background spans production management, creative direction, and data analysis, complemented by a focus on customer service and communication. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and GIS systems, I’m adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments where I can make a measurable impact on quality and efficiency.
Skills:
Production & Project Management | Creative Strategy | Cross-functional Team Collaboration | Brand Consistency | Analytical Skills | Data Visualization | Art Direction | Critical Thinking | Vendor & Budget Management | Adobe Creative Suite | Contract & Outsourcing Management | Content Production | Digital Content | Print Management | Process Improvement | Emotional Intelligence | Direct Mail | Offset Printing | UI/UX for Client Web Ordering Systems | Conflict Resolution | Team Mentorship & Coaching
Experience:
Buttonsmith Inc, Redmond, WA 07/2024 – now
Production Shift Manager
⦁ Supervised daily production activities, increasing production efficiency by 15% and reducing material waste.
⦁ Coordinated 20+ workers, maintaining high productivity and morale through training and support.
⦁ Implemented process improvements, resulting in a 10% reduction in equipment-related downtime.
Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, WA 03/2004 – 05/2024
Supervisor Traffic Management | Creative Project Manager, 03/2013 – 05/2024
⦁ Executed brand marketing campaigns with a 30% boost in efficiency and 50% faster turnaround times.
⦁ Enhanced cross-functional communication, aligning studio, clients, and vendors for optimal project integrity.
⦁ Directed digital and print media, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery of high-quality content.
⦁ Oversaw budget management, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective delivery.
Additional Relevant Experience:
Print Management – Web Developer | Prepress Operator
⦁ Production control as Prepress Operation from preflight to plating for offset press.
⦁ Creative Problem Solving: Utilized GIS systems and analytical tools to optimize production workflows.
Hacker Group Agency | Publicis | Verizon Directories – Freelance Graphic Designer
⦁ Visually appealing and engaging designs for various marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and social media.
⦁ Collaborated with clients to understand their design requirements and translate them into creative concepts.
United Advertising Publication – Insert Coordinator
⦁ Data-driven inserts meeting key performance metrics.
⦁ Outsourcing management between customers and printers to ensure error-free work.
⦁ Project planning of the production of a fast-paced publication.
The Seattle Times – Advertising Production Coordinator
⦁ Workload prioritization ads for a daily newspaper and circular.
⦁ Conducted photo correction of ads and managed ad placement and resizing.
INsite Magazine – Arts and Entertainment Editor
⦁ Art & Editorial Leadership: Led creative strategy and editorial planning as Arts and Entertainment Editor at INsite Magazine, from concept to distribution, managing ad design and content creation.
Coffee and Cuisine Magazine – Production Artist
⦁ Used flatplan to support the production of a fast-paced publication with 100% accuracy in ad.
⦁ Collaborated closely with editorial and creative teams to ensure cohesive and engaging content.
Education:
Studio Art, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Certifications:
Journalism, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA