Apr 11, 2008
DAVID HUMPHREY 257 Locust Rd., Yorktown, NY 10598 / 914-962-7913 / dhumphrey13@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced agency professional proficient in production operations management and client support services
• Adept at directing internal staff and outside vendors to implement advertising, marketing, promotions and public relations campaigns
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills as well as a hands-on work ethic
• Extensive experience working closely with all levels of internal management, creative personnel, vendors and clients
BROADFORD & MALONEY INC., Greenwich, CT (May 1995 – March 2008)
Director of Production Services
Promoted from Traffic & Production Manager to report directly to Chairman of agency, and responsible for all day-to-day operations, staff management, and successful execution of client projects.
• Managed production of a wide range of materials including sales and promotional literature and videos, ad campaigns, direct mail, press kits, trade show exhibits, corporate identity and websites
• Directed all external vendors and services including copywriters, designers, photographers,
and printers
• Responsible for targeted distribution of all client PR materials to industry and client-specific media databases
• Extensive contact with editors and writers in support of clients’ PR and programs
• Identified PR opportunities, negotiated and secured interviews, story placements, and attendance/participation in special events
• Created and managed worldwide media contact databases
• Implemented all aspects of special events for clients such as trade show participation, press conferences and media events, including on-site services such as I&D, AV, catering, staffing and accommodations
Agency clients supported: Agfa, HP Indigo, RR Donnelley, Flint Ink, Pantone, Polaroid Graphic Imaging, Pitman, Madison Paper, NAPL and The Print Council.
BLOCK & NARDIZZI, Stamford, CT (August, 1989 – April, 1995)
Studio/Production Manager
• Responsible for scheduling and managing fast-paced production department for consumer marketing and promotions agency
• Hired and managed staff and freelance production artists to support senior creative staff/art directors
• Responsibilities included tracking costs vs. project estimates; managing outside vendors including typesetters, photographers, printers, and film houses; and acting as production interface with account executives and creative staff
Agency clients supported: Sealy, HBO/Cinemax, Kraft General Foods, Cadbury-Schweppes, Waldenbooks, Subaru, NBA.
EVERETT STUDIOS, White Plains, NY (January – July 1989)
Assistant Art Director
Responsible for all aspects of mechanical production, working directly with senior design staff.
DH STUDIO, Yorktown Heights, NY (June 1985 – January 1989)
Freelance Production Artist
On-site graphic art production for Comart Associates, Langworth Taylor, and Davis & Geck.
COMART ASSOCIATES, Stamford, CT (January – June 1985)
Assistant Studio Manager
Responsible for mechanical production, type spec-ing, photostats and training new employees.
MIDEASTERN INC., Brookfield, CT (July 1983 – November 1984)
Mechanical Artist
Staff production artist in commercial printing company’s in-house art department.
TYPESETTING AT WILTON, Georgetown, CT (June 1981 – July 1983)
Mechanical Artist
Staff production artist, responsible for mechanicals, photostats, typesetting and proofreading.
EDUCATION SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY
SI Newhouse School of Public Communications
Bachelor of Science, Magazine Journalism