MARY ANN DALIESSIO

www.linkedin.com/in/madaliessio

SUMMARY

Extensive experience in marketing project management including print, electronic, promotional items, direct mail

SKILLS --- TALENTS --- TRAITS

Project Management

Organizing and Scheduling

Stakeholder Identification and Communication

Close-out

Budget Management

Cost Negotiation and Purchasing

Communication

Verbal and Written

Internal and External

Computation and Analytical

Extremely Detail-Oriented and Thorough

Software

Microsoft Office 2007 Suite including MS Project and Visio

Adobe (Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, inDesign)

SAP/ezBuy purchasing program

Creative

Editing

Proofreading

Graphic Design

Excels as

Part of a Team

As a Team Leader

As an Independent Worker

Personnel Management

Hire

Train

Fire

Personality

Detail-oriented / Self-starter

Analytical / Creative

Organized Multitasker

Abstract Thinker / Intelligent

Diligent Work Ethic

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer

Freelance --- PA/NJ/DE October 2009 – Present

Graphic Designer

Assist local non-profit and others with designing of print materials, logos and websites at low or no cost.

Project/Production Manager

Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. --- Horsham, PA November 2007 – November 2009

Projects managed: Print, Journal Ads, Journal Reprints, Promotional Items, Websites, eBlasts

Liaised with external vendors on behalf of marketing directors. Production schedules were condensed, budget spends maximized and product and information marketed successfully. Managed complex projects from planning stage to delivery and billing. www.centocororthobiotech.com

Project Manager

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals --- Wilmington, DE May 2004 - July 2007

Projects managed: Print, Promotional Items, Websites, Public Community Health Events

Liaised with internal and external suppliers on behalf of marketing and corporate communication contacts. Responsible for researching the best vendor for optimal budget and schedule considerations, coordinating production and issuing procurement documents. www.astrazeneca-us.com

Sales Executive

CRW Graphics Pennsauken --- NJ January 2003 - January 2004

Defined target markets in Northern New Jersey and New York City, researched and cleared prospective clients, represented CRW at introductory and successive client meetings. www.crwgraphics.com

Graphic Designer

Freelance PA/NJ/DE Freelance --- PA/NJ/DE August 2001 – February 2003

Designed print materials, logos and websites for non-profit and for-profit companies.

Print Project Manager/Customer Service

Partners Press --- Oaks, PA October 2000 - October 2001

Projects managed: Print, Promotional Items

Supported sales staff, performed customer service and project management functions. Special assignment: observed, analyzed and made recommendations for improving the production process flow. www.partners-press.com

Print Project Manager

Transcontinental Printing --- Willow Grove, PA 1997 - 2000

Projects managed: Print, Direct Mail

Managed monthly print and direct mail campaigns for company’s most active client. Extensive client contact. Special assignment: authored and assembled training manual for new hires. Defunct locally. www.transcontinental-printing.com

Supervisor

FedEx Office --- Springfield, PA 1997 - 1998

Helped organize and open this brand new “Kinkos” location. Managed store on all weekend shifts. Trained new staff, organized inventory, performed financials. www.fedex.com

Customer Service Manager

BPM Group/Hue Design --- Merion Station, PA 1983 -1997

Managed and expanded customer service and estimating staff. Position reported directly to company CEO. Assisted in company growth and purchasing decisions. BPM was a full service high end 4-color sheet commercial printing company with a full service graphic design department. It was purchased by Ikon Office Solutions in 1997. Now defunct.

EDUCATION

Springhouse Education and Consulting Services

Project Management

MS Office 2007 Suite

Adobe inDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Delaware County Community College

AAS Applied Mechanical Technology --- AAS Engineering and Design Technology

Interactive Multimedia and Web Design

Annual Academic Achievement Award 4.0 GPA