Stacy Vergin

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CAREER OBJECTIVE
A progressive position that will capitalize on my proven project management and
team leadership performance.
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Results-focused and analytical Project Manager with proven track record for orch
estrating multiple concurrent projects from inception through completion within
targeted schedule, quality, and budget parameters. Articulate and interpersonall
y-skilled communicator and liaison respected for building/maintaining trusting p
rofessional relationships, coordinating technical teams in conjunction with Inte
ractive Directors, and translating complex project requirements into actionable
plans and solutions. Detail-oriented manager and visionary with reputation for d
eveloping process management systems, reducing operating costs, and increasing e
fficiency. Committed professional with emphasis on quality, accountability, and
performance excellence.
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CAREER HISTORY
United HealthCare, Golden Valley, MN 2008 - 2009
Project Manager, The Carrot Agency
- Co-managed the Health Care Transformation micro site project, consulted with s
enior managers, detailed project scope and statement of work, led 8-person Creat
ive Team, established project timelines and milestones, integrated a consumer kn
owledge-sharing feature, and positioned micro site for integration with a larger
AARP web initiative.
- Consulted with Sprint marketing leaders on a 4-phase, 50-component Consumer-Di
rect Print & Web Campaign, detailed scope of work, created an internal budget-tr
acking system and developed a multi-phased work and resource-allocation plan, le
ad a 10-person Creative Team, created an internal budget-tracking system, execut
ed 50 project components within 4 months, and achieved all client deliverables o
bjectives.
- Collaborated with 6-person Creative Team, developed/executed customized direct
-mail wellness campaigns for Time Warner, Clear Channel, and Cardinal Health, co
mpleted projects on time and on budget, increased campaign response rates by 10%
, and facilitated a more efficient response to personnel health care needs.

Integration Graphics - Independent Consultant, 1999 - 2002, 2005 - 2008:

Project, Production, & Traffic Management for Olson, Thomson West, Supervalu, Am
eriprise
Minneapolis, MN 2005 - 2008
- Tasked to lead materials rebranding initiatives for Supervalu and Ameriprise,
partnered with outside advertising agencies, and successfully redesigned print m
aterials for 300+ consumer and business-facing products within budget and ahead
of schedule.
- Project managed various advertising campaign projects for the award-winning Ol
son Agency, including a direct-consumer specialty packaging campaign for Lumber
Liquidators, and met client objectives.
- Partnered with Olson outsourced freelance Creative Team and Nestle account man
ager to conceptualize and develop a TV campaign from storyboard through producti
on process.
- Served with Thomson West Production Team, coordinated execution of daily direc
t-mail programs, championed/assisted a paper-to-electronic process transition, i
ncreased productivity by 15%, and drove the quality production of 200 to 300 mai
ling pieces per month.
Project, Production, Traffic Management for Shea Architects, CNT, Department 56,
The Paper Magic Group
Minneapolis, MN 2001 - 2002
- Recruited as Production Manager by Shea Architects and teamed with project man
ager and graphic designers on the execution of a multi-million-dollar General Mi
lls Cereal Adventure project.
- Collaboratively built consumer-interactive Mall of America-based Cereal Advent
ure showcase, integrated multiple General Mills product development displays, an
d improved brand market presence and consumer awareness.
- Project managed the development of a new party venue and promotional materials
for the Dept 56 Home Interior line, secured/analyzed multi-vendor bids, renegot
iated print-materials pricing, and cut printing expense by 25%.
- Hired by Paper Magic Group and project managed the development and production
of 300+ print components for a Target Halloween Program completed one month ahea
d of schedule.
Advertising Designer/Manager
Wausau, WI 1999 - 2001
- Developed and managed an in-house design ad agency, established/serviced eight
key accounts, and executed print projects for small businesses.

Creative Publishing International, Chanhassen, MN 2002 - 2004

International Project Manager/Custom Group Production Manager
- Managed publishing production projects for international book sales organizati
ons, streamlined production processes, improved productivity/efficiency, and red
uced production costs by 20%.
- Orchestrated the production of Experience Life Magazine for prestigious Lifeti
me Fitness account.
- Established vendor relationships, assured timely and quality service delivery.

Furniture & Appliancemart, Wausau, WI 1989 - 1999

Print Advertising Manager
- Oversaw the design, development, and production of print advertising materials
for two retail store locations and established Furniture & Appliancemart as a p
remier retailer.
- Interfaced with department managers, strategized ad content, negotiated compet
itive print advertising, leveraged advertising dollars, and increased sales, pro
fitability, and business growth.
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SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT
Keller Williams Integrity Realty Lakes, Minneapolis, MN 2007 - Present
Realtor

EDUCATION
Western Wisconsin Technical College, Lacrosse, WI
- Associate of Arts Degree, Commercial Art
Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA
- Project Management Program, in prep for future PMP certification
(Essentials of Project Management & Mastering Project Management)

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES - Mac & Window

- MS Word - MS Excel - MS Publisher - Windows 2000/XP - PowerPoint - Quark - I
llustrator - Photoshop