Jeanne Loewenstein
jeannel@cox.net 539 Main St. Warren, RI 02885 401-245-5273

Statement of Intent
I’m hardworking, determined, and quick to learn new skills. You’ll find I’m courteous and respectful when dealing with clients, co-workers and vendors. My dedication, earnest feedback, and respect for confidentiality have served my employers well.

Skills

Business
Strong problem solving & organizational skills, able to multi task, quickly learn new software, provide patient & courteous customer service, and respect confidentiality

Computer
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, UPS & FedEx shipping software, Excel, Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, File Maker Pro, Outlook Express, Acrobat, Bartender (barcode software), Apple Works & Act! Proficient with both Mac & PC platforms

Creative
Excellent eye for detail, 2-D design skills, proficient with both regular & digital photography, and intricate ceramic sculpture

Professional Experience

• HASBRO (Temp Assignment Via Silverman McGovern) :: Pawtucket, RI :: 2009-Fall 2010
  Accomplishments:
  
• Caught errors with artwork and preproduction samples submitted for shipment to licensors, hence shortening the length of time for receiving approvals
  
• Worked with project coordinators and prepress to help keep projects on schedule.
  Duties:
  Assistant Project Coordinator
  
• Updated Hasbro’s GMS (Global Milestone System) with notes provided by project coordinators & project managers via Topline meetings: this included modifying dates, adding new projects (mainline & EU) and components, checking & loading material numbers and making sure they were linked to the correct project, modifying notes, and contacting prepress regarding completion dates
  
• Generated & posted weekly Topline reports to be accessed by various teams
  
• Checked reports for overlooked updates and inconsistencies
  
• Assisted Licensing Coordinator by generating forms, shipping packaging art, preproduction samples and final samples; tracking shipments, archiving forms and updating GMS with feedback from licensors.

• FREELANCE – Warren, RI
  Small Business Consultant :: Summer 2008 – Fall 2010
  Provided the following services to small businesses run by artists:
• Produced promotional & sales materials, as well as photo touch up for projects & portfolios
  
• Assisted with inventory control and created systems of organization to help businesses run more efficiently, as well as provided technical support
  
• Aided artists with applying for shows & maintaining websites
  
• Helped with setting up and cataloging work for exhibitions

• FARMAESTHETICS (All Natural Skincare Products) :: Newport, RI :: 2005-2008
  Accomplishments:
  
• Enhanced image of company through creation of improved promotional materials and cataloging of products.
  
• Instituted systems of organization which led to greater efficiency and higher quality control
  
• Greatly reduced cost of goods by negotiating with existing vendors and finding new suppliers with competitive pricing
  
• Produced their most accurate system for cataloging inventory
  Duties:
  Production Coordinator 2006-2008
  
• Provided labs with necessary materials & documentation, and worked with them in tandem to maintain production schedule.
• Sourced and researched components & packaging, ensuring they met Farmaesthetics’ standards, as well as those of their distributors & vendors
• Compiled & organized necessary documentation from suppliers such as: Material Safety Data Sheets, Spec Sheets & Technical Sketches
• Managed inventory of components, raw materials & finished goods held in warehouses and labs. In addition created & verified product SKU & UPC codes
• Designed brochures, promotional materials & product labels, edited copy and handled product photography. My photography of Farmaesthetics’ products can be seen in the magazines
  Fit Yoga (April 2008) & CPC Packaging (Sept. 2007)
  
• Maintained website by updating product images & press, designing web promotions, and keeping general information currentContinued to perform duties of Production Assistant when needed
• Duties:
  Production Assistant 2005-2006
  
• Prepared skin-care products, packed & shipped orders (domestic & international), performed customer service & order entry, and assisted with accounts receivable
  
• Provided technical support, inventory management and quality control
  
• Conducted product research and outsourcing
  
• Edited copy, designed labels, and photographed products for promotional materials, reference & website
  

• ALTAMIRA LIGHTING (Handcrafted Portable Lighting) :: Warren, RI :: 1998-2004
  Accomplishments:
  
• Instituted systems of organization in each department, leading to improved efficiency
  
• Enhanced professional image of business through courteous and trustworthy relations with customers
  
• Greatly reduced number of packages damaged in transit through implementing improved packing techniques
  
• Created some of Altamira Lighting’s most successful glaze combinations
  Duties:
  Administrator / Director of Sales & Marketing 2002-2004
  
• Contributed to the design & editing process of handcrafted lamps & shades
  
• Created guides & instructional materials for both staff & clients, produced graphics for product catalog and promotions
  
• Assisted with hiring process
  
• Continued to perform duties held as Administrative Assistant and Shipping Manager.Administrative Assistant 2001-2002
  
• Performed order entry, customer service & accounts receivable, provided technical support, worked trade shows, and created & distributed promotional materials. Also continued to perform duties of Shipping Manager
  Duties:
• Shipping Manager 2000-2001
  
• Packed lamps & shades, tracked packages, issued damage claims
• Worked with representatives from UPS & FedEx to ensure best quality of service
• Assisted with customer service, inventoried & ordered supplies, performed research & development, improved quality control, and trained new employees.
• Continued with glaze calculation & formulation, and assisted Head Glazer when necessary.
• Duties:
• Head Glazer 1998-2000
  Glazed all ceramic components, assisted with ceramic slip casting, finished green & bisque ware, loaded & fired kilns, upheld quality control, inventoried & ordered supplies and performed glaze calculation & formulation
  

Education

• Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI
  
• Spring 1996 - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Honors / Ceramics Major
  
• 1994 & 1995 - Twice recipient of the Robins Today Scholarship for excellent performance in art
  
• 1993 & 1995 - Twice displayed in the RISD Ceramics Biennial, a juried exhibition
  
• Spring 1995 - Top of class in outdoor tile installation project