1. Jenna Carroll426 East Front Street Marietta, PA 17547
Objective
Experience
(717) 519-9702 jennacarroll426@gmail.com
Pursue a career where individuality and creativity is embraced, and growth is key to
expand one’s knowledge in Graphics, Merchandising, and Packaging as a Project Manager.
Partner and establish strong relationships between Phototype and The Hershey Company throughout cross
functional departments such as: Global Design, Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, as well as Hershey
approved suppliers and printers. Accountable team member for the Phototype Account Managers, Pro-
duction Operators, Production Color, Research and Development, and Management teams. Responsible
for gathering information and materials to provide project write ups to Account Managers which include:
project scopes, timing and deliverables, production artwork, experimental operations artwork and printed
material requests for hand-made prototypes. Represent Phototype by executing established guidelines and
SOP’s for properly creating, routing and gaining approval for digital artwork blueprints. Responsible for
completing PDF Requests, PDF Summary Reports, Final Artwork Approvals and Graphic Specifications.
Accountable for verifying print feasibility and consultation for all production art. Maintain an internal
work schedule for all artwork in progress to ensure all time-lines reflect changing manufacturing produc-
tion dates. Attend all project kick-off and weekly team meetings. Create project estimates and submit to
client for creation of purchase orders ensuring it is issued in accordance for each project scope. Train new
and existing Graphics Technologists in regards of work-flow and Hershey systems. Track cost estimates
to ensure funds are within the allocated budget for projects. Strategic resource for Seasonal redesigns,
whether for assortment bags, merchandising units and Hershey brands. Experienced in executing print
process conversions from conventional printing to ECG (Extended Color Gamut) printing. Accountable
for maintaining and enhancing brand equity among York, Milk Duds, Whoppers, Mounds/Almond Joy,
Skor, Heath, Whatchamacallit, 5th Avenue, Malteser and Zagnut.
Successful take-aways: Integral part of the 2015 Halloween redesign to convert all SKU’s to ECG print-
ing. Key contributor in creating the blue print of Data Integration due to an extended knowledge of The
Hershey Company’s systems and processes. Valuable training asset for both The Hershey Company and
Phototype in educating current and new Graphics Technologists on Hershey systems and processes.
Responsible for streamlining phase one of The Hershey Company’s Simple Ingredient initiative.
Graphics Technologist, The Hershey Company
Phototype Engraving Company - Hershey, PA 17033 August 2014 - Present
Display Project Manager, The Hershey Company
Menasha Packaging LLC - Hershey, PA 17033 February 2011- August 2014
Manage merchandising projects of Menasha displays from concept through production for The Hershey
Company. Delegate projects among Structural Designers. Communicate regularly and directly with The
Hershey Company Marketing. Train and coach new Project Coordinators. Support the Account Manager
at new project meetings. Pro-actively create SOP’s and educate the Hershey and Menasha Merchandising
team on execution. Identify and execute any key initiatives for the Hershey account, which includes proj-
ect improvements by analyzing new, innovative, and cost efficient designs. Assist the Menasha Graphics
team when developing renderings and full color mock ups for The Hershey Company Marketing. Con-
sult Packaging Engineers and assist Menasha Designers when creating die line specifications pertaining
to design, print, sizing requirements and costs. Coordinate and gather all finances concerning corrugate
quotes and Co-Manufacturing/Co-Packaging tolling quotes. Coordinate and manage ship tests, whether
it be ISTA 3E/3F and/or ASTM distribution testing while executing GMP’s. Responsible for the creation
and communication of ship testing reports. Understand and implement customer manuals for Wal-Mart,
Target, Sam’s, Costco, CVS, Walgreen’s, Kroger and Safeway as well as other customers. Attend pack-
aging seminars, trade shows and forums representing Menasha Packaging. Provide consultation to the
Hershey customer concerning structural and graphical direction. Responsible for the creation, approval
and release of all item numbers, bill of materials and Hershey production specifications. Responsible for
approving final production art. Attend all first production runs of highly innovative designs at Co-Man-
ufacturing and Co-Packaging facilities. Conduct retail store audits, and present findings to the Hershey
Packaging Department quarterly.
Successful take-aways: Created the first standardized Syrup DRC for Safeway. Created an Ice Break-
ers Half Mod which increased Hershey’s gum and mint sales by 30% at Wal-Mart in one quarter.

2. Jenna Carroll426 East Front Street Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 519-9702 jennacarroll426@gmail.com
Skills Set
Education
Certificates
Community
Outreach
Experience
Continued
Assistant Manager, Girls Day Out
Kitchen Kettle Village - Intercourse, PA 17534 June 2010-January 2011
Responsible for all team member training, coaching and development. Communication liaison between
the employees, management and company. Ensure employees are performing company’s complianc-
es. Manage store sales by setting daily goals, analyzing monthly plans and managing scheduled labor
hours. Greet and assist customers. Responsible for opening and closing of store. Maintain a clean
and safe working environment. Responsible for shipping, receiving and merchandise returns. Create
advertising and promotions for special events and distribute to customers via email. Leader of visual
merchandising for Pandora, Vera Bradley, and Lindsay Phillip’s Footwear.
Successful take-aways: Created the first digital advertising campaign, which increased transparency
and communication between Girls Day Out and its customers via the mobile web through email and
social media. Sales increased 18% in the second half of 2010 due to this key initiative.
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communication/Journalism - May 2009
Emphasis in Public Relations/Advertising Minor in Criminal Justice
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA QPA: 3.540 - Dean’s List
SAP Systems
Project Change Management System
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
Tops Pro
Dale Carnegie: Effective Communicator in Human Relation Skills to Success
Institute of Packaging Professionals: Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, Semester 2
Marietta Restoration Associates Social Media Committee, Chairman; January 2014 -Present
Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes, Co-Chairman; November 2012-Present
Marietta Community House, Board of Directors Chairman; April 2014 -Present
Marietta Restoration Associates Benefit Auction, Committee Member; May 2013 - Present
References Upon Request.