Nani Paape

Current

• Print Production Manager & Independent Creative Shepherd at Nani Paape sole proprietorship

Past

• Instructor, "Elements of Print Production" at School of Visual Concepts
• Assoc. Director of Print Communications at Seattle University
• Print Manager at Fitch (formerly The Leonhardt Group and Leonhardt:Fitch)

• Collateral Project Mgr / Print Specialist at Nordstrom
• Print Project Manager at Cf2GS

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Nani Paape’s Summary

Nani Paape masterfully balances creative intent, manufacturing considerations and time and budget constraints to shepherd creative visions into finished products.

Craftswoman with Strong Technical Knowledge ~ A passion for fine printing and extensive experience with sheet-fed and web offset printing, as well as screen, digital and relief printing techniques.

Vendor Skills ~ Adept at estimating, negotiating, selection, production scheduling, proof review and press checks. Known for clear communication, in-depth paper knowledge, a discerning eye for color and attention to detail and press quality.

Broad Creative Industry Experience ~ Fifteen years’ production management experience within graphic design firms, an advertising agency, and with in-house creative teams, enhanced by prior involvement in design, branding, messaging and marketing.

Collaborative and Persuasive ~ Thrives in collaborative environments. Contributes solutions and knowledge with enthusiasm and humor. Leverages strong, respectful relationships with teams and vendors to deliver superior products.

Nani Paape’s Specialties:

Print Production Management ~ Marketing Writing & Editing ~ Creative Project Planning

Nani Paape’s Experience

• Print Production Manager & Independent Creative Shepherd

  Nani Paape sole proprietorship

  (Design industry)

  March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)

  Provide print production management, copywriting, and marketing consulting services to graphic designers and entrepreneurs. Clients include Canopy, Turnstyle Studio, A.K.A. Design, CDesign Inc., Methodologie, Janzen & Associates, WACDL, and NetSpeed Learning Solutions.
  
  Project Highlights:
  
  For Methodologie, a Seattle boutique graphic design firm, effectively managed print planning and production for magazines and 12 annual report projects, 11/08-3/09. Clients included Accenture, The Coca-Cola Company, Itron, Point B, BNSF Railway, Seattle Children’s and Boeing.
  
  For Canopy, a print, packaging, and promotions company, rewrote their website, www.getcanopy.net. Wrote stronger, audience-focused copy for capabilities, leadership, and other pages.

• Instructor, "Elements of Print Production"

  School of Visual Concepts

  (Educational Institution; Education Management industry)

  2007 — 2008 (1 year )

  Developed curriculum and teach periodic 5-week print management classes that introduce students to a working print vocabulary and print management basics in fun, fast-paced sessions. Will teach again in a future quarter.

• Assoc. Director of Print Communications

  Seattle University

  (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  2004 — 2008 (4 years )

  Planned and executed projects for SU’s in-house graphic design studio and managed creative services for studio projects outsourced to freelancers. Managed print for highest-visibility publications. Participated in project management, creative direction, brand strategy, preparing creative briefs, copywriting and editing.

• Print Manager

  Fitch (formerly The Leonhardt Group and Leonhardt:Fitch)

  (Graphic Design industry)

  1998 — 2004 (6 years )

  Managed printing of award-winning annual reports, collateral, ads, and POP for this long-established Seattle graphic design and branding firm. Provided print expertise within Leonhardt's signature collaborative teams. Consistently delivered complex projects on time and on budget.

• Collateral Project Mgr / Print Specialist

  Nordstrom

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; JWN; Retail industry)

  1996 — 1998 (2 years )

  At Nordstrom Corporate Advertising, managed printing of upscale direct mail for distribution to 90+ U.S. Nordstrom stores.

• Print Project Manager

  Cf2GS

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  1995 — 1996 (1 year )

  Provided print coordination for the Washington Forest Protection Association, Ford Trucks and others.