Jill Kraft

JILL KRAFT-www.LinkedIn.com/In/JillKraft SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Successful at bringing creative projects from concept to completion through effective project management, coordination and administration. • Experienced working in fast-paced creative environments demanding strong organizational and communication skills. • Adept at communicating with clients, vendors and within company. Focused on service and building successful relationships. • Served as liaison between various disciplines as well as central information and communication person. • Production management; including scheduling, budgeting, estimating, billing, trafficking, quality control, graphics and brand management. • Detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects on time and within budget. • Ability to prioritize and operate pro-actively. • Adaptability to quickly integrate into new environments. Flexible and prepared to take on new roles. • Solution orientation for the most efficient and positive outcome in an ever-changing environment. JILL KRAFT, Los Angeles, CA, October 2019 - Present • Freelance producer, project manager, production manager, organizer, administrator. Open to opportunities remote or onsite. Contact for availability. HAMAGAMI / CARROLL INC., Los Angeles, CA, March 2015 – October 2019 Senior Account Manager / Graphic Design & Brand Development • Account service and creative project management JILL KRAFT, Los Angeles, CA, June 2012 – February 2015 Producer, Production Manager Creative Services, Organizer, Administrator, Project Manager... (contractor) / Entertainment, Manufacturing, Health, Interior Design… • Various assignments utilizing range of skills and contracting experience. Assignments included: Project Manager @Eclipse Advertising, Manager Production Creative Services @Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Project Manager @Insync + BemisBalkind, Producer @Concept Arts NOURISHMENT FOR ENERGY, Los Angeles, CA, June 2011 – February 2013 Certified Holistic Health Coach / Health and Wellness • Provide guidance, support and education in nutrition and lifestyle, a holistic approach to wellness WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT, Burbank, CA, January – March 2011 Project Manager (contractor) / Entertainment • Creative project management for home video packaging • Liaise between marketing, creative and outside companies • Manage budgets, timelines, workflow, and compilation of content GRAPHIC ALLIANCE CORPORATION, Los Angeles, CA, May – November 2010 Account Manager / Pre-Media • Production quality control, review of proofs for color, content and accuracy • Account service and billing WARNER HOME VIDEO Creative Services, Burbank, CA, July 2009 – April 2010 Production Manager (contractor) / Entertainment • Liaise between creative & operations & vendors for timely execution of print materials • Billing management; in Filemaker Pro and between management and vendors, reporting • Other projects as needed, and department overflow MERKLE, Seattle, WA, October – December 2008 Production Manager (contractor) / Database Marketing Agency • Proofing, sign-offs and approvals for direct mail campaigns • Invoicing, purchase orders, and vendor contact NIKE Global Sport Graphics, Beaverton, OR, May – September 2008 Design Operations Manager (contractor) / Apparel • Managed graphic studio operations for global sport graphics tee shirt division of Nike • Scheduled designers work and hired contractors • Managed timely workflow of projects for seasonal line, quick-turn and special projects • Liaise between merchandising, graphics studio and development/manufacturing ZEESMAN COMMUNICATIONS, Beverly Hills, CA, February – July 2007 Project Manager / Marketing, Advertising & Design Agency • Managed workflow of all projects including print, web, and email marketing campaigns • Prepared and maintained schedules, estimates, purchase orders, and project status master • Provided administrative and business-development support WARNER HOME VIDEO Creative Services, Burbank, CA, September 2004 – February 2007 Project Manager / Production Manager (contractor) / Entertainment • Hired for new product launch as Production Manager for mini-DVD packaging • Liaise between vendors & internal parties to keep projects on time, on budget, and on quality • Maintained and communicated project status • Proofreading, traffic, purchasing, vendor relations, and maintaining Filemaker Pro database DISNEY HOME VIDEO Creative Services, Burbank, CA, May – August 2004 Project Manager (contractor) / Entertainment • Managed timely workflow of home video packaging art, traffic • Liaised between vendors & internal groups ORGANIZER, West Hollywood, CA, July 2004 – May 2005 Organization & Administration Services (contractor) / Interior Design Firms • Set-up and maintained filing systems, procedures and functions of office • Rearranged and organized creative offices for best use of space, aesthetic, and functionality WARNER BROS. STUDIO, Burbank, CA, May 1997 – January 2003 Sr. Art Traffic Representative / International Television Distribution -) / Entertainment • Managed workflow of all marketing communication materials from concept to distribution • Managed production schedule and communicated status to department and vendors • Managed relationships with vendors and oversaw print purchase and production Marketing Administrator / Corporate Worldwide Promotions -) / Entertainment • Kept track of and reported promotion activity for corporate accounts • Developed reports, competitive reviews, category and partner overviews • Developed and updated integrated marketing plans and timelines for feature film projects Coordinator / Corporate Worldwide Promotions -) / Entertainment • Coordinated promotional events with venues, vendors and management • Coordinated with creative group and management for production of corporate brochure • Provided administrative support to Vice President EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts / Photography / Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts)