HAROLD RUPELL

Quakertown, PA 18951

(267) 446-9136 hrupell@comcast.net

SUMMARY
SENIOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTIONS OPERATIONS MANAGER with 29 years comprehensive expertise and effectiveness including extensive management experience at a leading global pharmaceutical company. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt trained. Strong working relationships with Advertising Agencies and other contract vendors. Leader of multiple strategic and complex cost saving initiative projects. Led or participated as core team member on multiple system development teams including promotion management systems and SAP. Core competencies include: Project Management Change Management Promotion Analytics Editorial, Creative, Studio Processes Promotion Operations Supplier Contracting &Negotiations Issue Resolution Fulfillment / Distribution Promotion Processes Black Belt Trained Green Belt Certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MERCK & CO. INC., West Point, PA 1982-2011
Sr. Manager, Metrics, Global Marketing Communications (2010 2011) Provided workload and promotion analytics and metrics including development and presentation of results and executive summary reports. SLA metrics including medical/legal review Department budget oversight and planning Provided SAP training and support to US Marketing division Sr. Manager, Promotion Analytics (2005 - 2010) Managed overall business operations for Global Marketing Communications including profit planning, department budget oversight, and financial reporting. Created and led cost saving initiatives for digital printing, quantity reduction program, Journal Reprint program, reinstituted bidding process. Estimated savings, >$3M annually Co-led initiatives for Prescribing Information elimination project. Realized $5M in savings Initial core member of Toolbox team, focused on analytics including usage, metrics and compliance. SAP - Selected as "Super Subject Matter Expert", representing GHH Marketing in both global and local blueprinting and testing. Core team member for GHH local business implementation team. Planned and implemented "Champion" support program for the division. Selected to receive a Division award for work on this project. Discard analysis, inventory management analysis to reduce waste Facilitated mandated State Gift Law reporting for promotion to consumers and physicians Sr. Manager, Promotion Operations (1998 2005) Led team of three managers overseeing Editorial, Production and Studio Services. Managed staff of up to 50, including five direct reports and their staffs. Developed and implemented supplier consolidation into key sole sourcing arrangements including paper, pre-press, premiums, journal inserts including RFPs . Savings in excess of $3M were achieved. Supplier contracting and financial management. Determined quantity and type of suppliers to support workload requirements Team member on multiple process re-engineering initiatives which streamlined promotion development, review/approval and production of promotional materials Proof reviews for approvals

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HAROLD RUPELL (267) 446-9136

Manager, Production Services (1992 1998) Managed team of 10 production managers; led first initiatives into supplier consolidation and contracts for primary suppliers. Managed product launch team; processed re-engineering initiatives. Proof reviews for color approvals Led development team for promotion asset management systems including paperless workflow Managed sample distribution for DDMAC submissions Production Manager (1982 1992) Developed comprehensive production specifications for bidding; managed and coordinated the production of promotion materials for assigned brands including new product launches, Collaborated with Creative Agencies to design materials for cost efficiencies and production requirements

EDUCATION
Associate Degree, Business Management, Gwynedd Mercy College, Gwynedd, PA

TECHNICAL TRAINING
Educated in Graphic Arts and was employed in the graphic arts industry being working at Merck

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Volunteer firemen for 40 years including 14 years as a fire chief. Also served over 20 total years in executive positions in various fire departments.