Jenna Carroll426 East Front Street Marietta, PA 17547

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(717) 519-9702 jennacarroll426@gmail.comPursue a career where individuality and creativity is embraced, and growth is key to expand one’s knowledge in Graphics, Merchandising, and Packaging as a Project Manager.

Partner and establish strong relationships between Phototype and The Hershey Company throughout cross functional departments such as: Global Design, Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, as well as Hershey approved suppliers and printers. Accountable team member for the Phototype Account Managers, Pro-duction Operators, Production Color, Research and Development, and Management teams. Responsible for gathering information and materials to provide project write ups to Account Managers which include: project scopes, timing and deliverables, production artwork, experimental operations artwork and printed material requests for hand-made prototypes. Represent Phototype by executing established guidelines and SOP’s for properly creating, routing and gaining approval for digital artwork blueprints. Responsible for completing PDF Requests, PDF Summary Reports, Final Artwork Approvals and Graphic Specifications. Accountable for verifying print feasibility and consultation for all production art. Maintain an internal work schedule for all artwork in progress to ensure all time-lines reflect changing manufacturing produc-tion dates. Attend all project kick-off and weekly team meetings. Create project estimates and submit to client for creation of purchase orders ensuring it is issued in accordance for each project scope. Train new and existing Graphics Technologists in regards of work-flow and Hershey systems. Track cost estimates to ensure funds are within the allocated budget for projects. Strategic resource for Seasonal redesigns, whether for assortment bags, merchandising units and Hershey brands. Experienced in executing print process conversions from conventional printing to ECG (Extended Color Gamut) printing. Accountable for maintaining and enhancing brand equity among York, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Mounds/Almond Joy, Skor, Heath, Whatchamacallit, 5th Avenue, Malteser and Zagnut. Successful take-aways: Integral part of the 2015 Halloween redesign to convert all SKU’s to ECG print-ing. Key contributor in creating the blue print of Data Integration due to an extended knowledge of The Hershey Company’s systems and processes. Valuable training asset for both The Hershey Company and Phototype in educating current and new Graphics Technologists on Hershey systems and processes. Responsible for streamlining phase one of The Hershey Company’s Simple Ingredient initiative.

Graphics Technologist, The Hershey Company Phototype Engraving Company - Hershey, PA 17033 August 2014 - Present

Display Project Manager, The Hershey Company Menasha Packaging LLC - Hershey, PA 17033 February 2011- August 2014Manage merchandising projects of Menasha displays from concept through production for The Hershey Company. Delegate projects among Structural Designers. Communicate regularly and directly with The Hershey Company Marketing. Train and coach new Project Coordinators. Support the Account Manager at new project meetings. Pro-actively create SOP’s and educate the Hershey and Menasha Merchandising team on execution. Identify and execute any key initiatives for the Hershey account, which includes proj-ect improvements by analyzing new, innovative, and cost efficient designs. Assist the Menasha Graphics team when developing renderings and full color mock ups for The Hershey Company Marketing. Con-sult Packaging Engineers and assist Menasha Designers when creating die line specifications pertaining to design, print, sizing requirements and costs. Coordinate and gather all finances concerning corrugate quotes and Co-Manufacturing/Co-Packaging tolling quotes. Coordinate and manage ship tests, whether it be ISTA 3E/3F and/or ASTM distribution testing while executing GMP’s. Responsible for the creation and communication of ship testing reports. Understand and implement customer manuals for Wal-Mart, Target, Sam’s, Costco, CVS, Walgreen’s, Kroger and Safeway as well as other customers. Attend pack-aging seminars, trade shows and forums representing Menasha Packaging. Provide consultation to the Hershey customer concerning structural and graphical direction. Responsible for the creation, approval and release of all item numbers, bill of materials and Hershey production specifications. Responsible for approving final production art. Attend all first production runs of highly innovative designs at Co-Man-ufacturing and Co-Packaging facilities. Conduct retail store audits, and present findings to the Hershey Packaging Department quarterly. Successful take-aways: Created the first standardized Syrup DRC for Safeway. Created an Ice Break-ers Half Mod which increased Hershey’s gum and mint sales by 30% at Wal-Mart in one quarter.

Jenna Carroll426 East Front Street Marietta, PA 17547(717) 519-9702 jennacarroll426@gmail.com

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Assistant Manager, Girls Day OutKitchen Kettle Village - Intercourse, PA 17534 June 2010-January 2011Responsible for all team member training, coaching and development. Communication liaison between the employees, management and company. Ensure employees are performing company’s complianc-es. Manage store sales by setting daily goals, analyzing monthly plans and managing scheduled labor hours. Greet and assist customers. Responsible for opening and closing of store. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Responsible for shipping, receiving and merchandise returns. Create advertising and promotions for special events and distribute to customers via email. Leader of visual merchandising for Pandora, Vera Bradley, and Lindsay Phillip’s Footwear. Successful take-aways: Created the first digital advertising campaign, which increased transparency and communication between Girls Day Out and its customers via the mobile web through email and social media. Sales increased 18% in the second half of 2010 due to this key initiative.

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communication/Journalism - May 2009Emphasis in Public Relations/Advertising Minor in Criminal JusticeShippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA QPA: 3.540 - Dean’s List

SAP SystemsProject Change Management SystemMicrosoft Office Suite Adobe Creative SuiteTops Pro

Dale Carnegie: Effective Communicator in Human Relation Skills to SuccessInstitute of Packaging Professionals: Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, Semester 2

Marietta Restoration Associates Social Media Committee, Chairman; January 2014 -PresentMarietta Candlelight Tour of Homes, Co-Chairman; November 2012-PresentMarietta Community House, Board of Directors Chairman; April 2014 -PresentMarietta Restoration Associates Benefit Auction, Committee Member; May 2013 - Present

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