Carol D.

Kosti
393 Meadow Bridge Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48307 carolkosti@prodogy.
net
Home: 248.656.3947
Cell:248.417.7228

Experience: Marketing Sales/Purchasing Coordinator:

2005 to Utica Enterprises Inc., Madison Heights, MI
2009
Responsibilities: Provided company with cost estimates on various products and
services. Products varied from custom printed materials as well as direct mail p
rograms. Supplied management with competitive bids and written quotes on all pur
chases. Obtained outside suppliers for various sales and promotional items. Pro
duced all purchase orders and monitored invoices for billing accuracy.
Evaluated all finished products for their overall quality and cost savings.

2001 to Creative Sales Consultant:

2004 Freelance Based Business, Rochester Hills, MI
Responsibilities: Collaborated with various clients on a freelance basis to
advise them with creative direction to meet their marketing needs. Provided
small business owners with resources to produce corporate identity programs, col
lateral materials, promotional items and website direction. Advised clients on t
he best print options, (offset, digital, direct-to-plate) to stay within their b
udgets.

1996 to Corporate Buyer: Print & Creative Services:

2000 R.L. Polk & Company, Southfield, MI
Responsibilities: Main liaison between corporate purchasing and marketing opera
tions throughout the corporation. Worked closely with Creative Director
and VP of Marketing to ensure cost effectiveness and high quality standards
on all marketing, advertising, and promotional materials. Maintained daily
contact with outside suppliers and vendors on a local, national and global basis
. Collaborated with all departments to avoid any potential problems or delays.
Worked closely with postal personnel for proper mailing requirements. Initiated
and prepared "pre-flight' checklist and reviewed all electronic files before fin
al delivery to authorized suppliers.

1994 to Print Production Manager:

1996 Doyle Marketing and Communications, Southfield, MI
Responsibilities: Management and coordination of all agency print production pr
ocesses for various promotional materials. Supplied print specifications for ver
y unique brochures, annual reports, catalogs and direct mail programs. Procured
vendors for direct mail, lettershop, and fulfillment needs. Provided all cost es
timates, project scheduling and purchase orders. Maintained very close communica
tion with creative team, art directors and production department.
1993 to Production/Traffic Manager:
1994 Marontate & Co., Auburn Hills, MI
Responsibilities: Coordination of all agency print, media and other various mar
keting activities. Managed the graphics department on a daily bases.
Provided management with the best resources for suppliers and vendors.
Visited various printing facilities to evaluate their resources and investigate
new advanced technology for future projects.

1990 to Print Production Manager:

1993 The Quarton Group Publishers, Troy, MI
Responsibilities: Print Buying for all 4/Color sheet fed, wed and offset printi
ng. Coordinated and managed all collateral and promotional projects. These proje
cts included catalogs, newsletters, magazine publications, promotional items, si
gnage, POP displays and direct mail programs. Worked with paper mills to negotia
te the best cost savings. Attended press checks to ensure the highest quality fi
nished product.

1983 to Art Director/Marketing Coordinator:

1989 Litton Industrial Automation, Warren, MI
Responsibilities: Development and coordination of marketing programs and commun
ication strategies for in-house marketing department. Various projects and progr
ams included all aspects of marketing materials such as brochures, sales literat
ure, trade show organization and design. Management of all print production, art
direction and photo sessions. Maintained communication with the company's main
advertising agency on a daily basis. Provided all cost estimates while maintaini
ng budgets and tracking projects from concept through completion.

Education: Graphic Arts and Photography:

1976 to Macomb College, Warren, MI
1978

Awards: Creative and Print Production:

1998 Silver "Caddy" Award
1998 "Addy" Citation of Excellence" Award
1998 First Place DMAD "Target" Award
1999 Silver "Caddy" Award

Skills: - Experienced on both PC and Macintosh Computers

- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and
Outlook Express
- Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, QuarkXPress and
Adobe Illustrator

Additional: - References and salary history available on request

- Portfolio available during personal interview
- Currently working towards obtaining my BA in Marketing