JOSE WILLIAM ABREU

8 Linden Rd.
Woodbury, CT 06798
ja7fa5fa@westpost.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/joseabreu
(203) 417-5700
EDUCATION
How to be a better buyer - Keye Productivity Center Seminar
Communicating with diplomacy and tact
Oracle Financial 10.7
SKILLS
Windows 2000/XP/Vista O.S./Mac O.S.
MS Office Suite
MS Project
Filemaker Pro
Oracle Financial 10.7
Internet
Experience with installing DOS/Windows/MAC Software and PC Hardware
PC/MAC troubleshooting
Objective
To utilize experiences in Marketing Services and Operational Production to achie
ve companies goals and objectives in providing customers with products of except
ional quality and value.
EXPERIENCE
US TOBACCO COMPANY, Greenwich, CT
2004-2009
Senior Production Manager
* Coordinated production of Tobacco related point of sale, direct mail and manuf
acturing packaging across all brands
* Dealt directly with Trade Managers, Brand Managers, Legal Dept., and Purchasin
g to determine design viability and efficiencies for very tight production sched
ules
* Routed layouts prior to releasing for internal approval. After release, routed
proofs, white paper lettershop text proofs from vendor to requisitioner and leg
al for review and approval
* Coordinated production of promotional displays, shippers, shrink wraps, tobacc
o can lid labels, side labels and POS materials for Copenhagen, Skoal, Husky, an
d Red Seal
* Lead production manager for the launch of two new flavors of UST's Husky brand
smokeless tobacco and one new flavor of Red Seal brand smokeless tobacco
* Lead Production Manager for launch of a new product line and innovation produc
ts
* Coordinated production and submission of Copenhagen full-page ads to large pub
lication throughout the U.S.
* Attended press OK's when necessary
* Reviewed and approved invoices
PPS INTERNATIONAL, Stamford, CT
2001-2004
Production Coordinator (Pfizer Account)
* Dealt directly with Editors, Client Service Reps, Graphic Designers, and vendo
r to determine design viability and efficiencies for very tight production sched
ules
* Created and maintained Filemaker Pro Database of all projects
* Routed layouts prior to "Release to Print" for internal approval. After rel
ease, routed proofs, white paper lettertext proofs from vendors to team for revi
ew and approval
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* Attended press OK's when necessary

* Created purchase orders for print components using Filemaker Pro Database
* Reviewed and routed completed samples to team
* Tracked all outgoing shipments and maintain a spreadsheet with all pertinent i
nformation (ie. dates, shipping addresses, proof of delivery)
BRANN WILTON, Wilton, CT
2000-2001
Production Manager (Fleet and IBM Accounts)
* Worked closely with designer, account executive, copy writers, and vendor to d
etermine design viability and came up with alternate concepts that would not und
ermine the integrity of the new creative
* Reviewed schedules, created spec sheets and reviewed galleys to insure accurac
y of creative before final release to printers and lettershops
* Routed Bluelines, white paper lettertext proofs, and data dumps to team for re
view and approval
* Scheduled and attended "press Oks" and "lettershop OK's" to check for color, b
indery, and laser integrity and insertion
* Create purchase orders for print components and lettershop expenses
* Review and route completed samples to team
CENDANT CORP, Stamford, CT
1998-2000
Associate Production Manager
* Responsible for $10,000,000 budget
* Responsible for print related product management
* Worked closely with designer and vendor to determine design viability and came
up with alternate concepts that would not undermine the integrity of the new cr
eative and current controls
* Worked closely with fulfillment team to produce schedules for print materials
as needed, ensuring the highest cost savings
* Audited and approved invoices up to $25,000
* Supported Project management, Partnership Marketing, and Studio on all print r
elated and Direct Mail marketing projects.
* Supported Direct mail Marketing Campaigns from conception to Postal mail drop
* Implemented and managed ongoing vendor relationships
* Established specs and approved pre-release mechanical layouts
* Approved all forms of proofs including bluelines, matchprints, color keys, let
tershop text and data dumps
* Managed mailing schedules with advertising on a weekly basis through inter-dep
artmental meeting
* Negotiated with vendors to insure best price, quality and delivery of material
s in a timely manner
* Scheduled and tracked mailings using Filemaker Pro database
OXFORD HEALTH PLANS, Trumbull, CT 1995-1998
Print Production Coordinator
* Provided internal consulting in support of marketing
* Responsible for print related project management
* Procured Marketing related materials i.e. brochures, forms, envelopes, promoti
onal items
* Interfaced with marketing to determine scheduling and design/layout of print m
aterials
* Acted as liaison between marketing, printers, and production to negotiate pric
ing as well as materials purchasing needed for on-time delivery
* Created and tracked purchase orders using Oracle Financials
* Implemented and managed ongoing relationships with vendors
* Approved bluelines, loose color seps, color keys and chromalins
* Maintained inventory control levels for 1000+ items
* Heavy customer service throughout Oxford Headquarters and all Regional offices