Project Management Professional with successful experience in product branding and packaging optimization, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Successful manager/supervisor with the ability to guide and motivate teams to get the job done right the first time by providing clear goals and objectives along with the necessary tools to accomplish tasks and meet company and customer deadlines through realistic timelines. Detail-oriented, dedicated and hard-working to ensure accuracy and meeting of labeling requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with co-workers and management. PMP certification in process. SKILLS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CorelDraw, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Visio, Cape Pack, Master Control, Opal. MAC & PC. CERTIFICATIONS Six Sigma Greenbelt PMP Certification – in process

1. MARIA GROVES
www.linkedin.com/in/maria-groves-b1990
Johnsburg, IL 60051
bflria@att.net
815-276-4242
CAREER SUMMARY
Project Management Professional with successful experience in product branding and packaging
optimization, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Successful manager/supervisor with
the ability to guide and motivate teams to get the job done right the first time by providing clear goals
and objectives along with the necessary tools to accomplish tasks and meet company and customer
deadlines through realistic timelines. Detail-oriented, dedicated and hard-working to ensure accuracy
and meeting of labeling requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with co-
workers and management. PMP certification in process.
WORK EXPERIENCE
McKesson Corporation, Richmond, VA 2002 - 2020
Project Manager, Graphic Marketing and Design (remote)
Accountable for meeting FDA, Quality Assurance/Regulatory, Legal and Compliance guidelines, and
European guidelines related to labeling. Manage graphic services for the Company; oversee design
procedures, photography, and printing. Coordinate outside resource bids and purchase orders for all
printed materials including business cards, note cards, marketing material, tradeshow banners, and
posters. Meet monthly goal objectives.
 Facilitation of Regulatory Affairs labeling and meeting Company standards.
 Optimized packaging through improved oversight and resizing. Implemented across product
lines to reduce corrugate, plastic and other packaging components reducing overall carbon
emissions.
 Manage artwork process for private label programs for over 3,000 items with multiple customers
and vendors. Work with the customers to approve packaging design. Send approved files to
vendors, coordinate vendor proof approval. Coordinate First Article Inspection with Global
Sourcing and Procurement Manager.
 Supervise Graphic Artists; manage the creation of package design, approve artwork
worksheets, determine product packaging criteria, obtain regulatory and any special
government ratings, i.e. UL, CE. Manage the project process of tracking artwork in-house, with
customers, confirm factories receive art, and proofread their artwork.
 $1.2 million in freight savings with packaging evaluations and maximized warehouse
configurations.
 $60,000 savings Customs container shipments 10+2 (Importer Security Filings)

2. Centiv, Marketing on Demand, Vernon Hills, IL 1998-2001
Project Manager/Sales Support
Set-up workflow for sales and print center, work with marketing on promotions, resolve accounting and
invoicing issues. Oversee development of new software and hardware, run management and
commission reports, work with vendors to ensure accuracy of systems. Perform web site maintenance.
 Worked with management team to show clients the benefits of customized Point of
Purchase signage resulting in the creation of a new company.
 Installed, trained and supported over 700 sign making systems for the domestic and
international Anheuser-Busch distributors.
 Worked with vendors to develop new media and software to improve product quality.
 Attended client meetings to build relationships and understand the particular needs of the
customer.
 Implemented a system upgrade for Anheuser-Busch resulting in the sale of 240 printers and
increased sales of paper and ink on an ongoing basis.
The Roanoke Trade, Schaumburg, IL 1991-1998
Technical Support
Facilitated computer equipment upgrades, setting up new computers, copying images to new hard
drives and configuring systems for users conducted software training and provided user support.
Handled a variety of administrative duties including accounts payable, answering phones and
maintaining security systems.
 Software training for over 75 employees
 Installed telephone and voice mail systems in six regional offices
 Company newsletter
SKILLS
Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CorelDraw, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Visio, Cape
Pack, Master Control, Opal. MAC & PC.
EDUCATION
Macomb Community College, Warren, MI
General Studies
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Greenbelt
PMP Certification – in process
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Started the non-profit Johnsburg Youth Football Association aka Johnsburg Jr. Skyhawks a youth
feeder football program.
• Served as a board member for eight years; Director of Operations and Treasurer
• Managed web content
• Maintained registration database
Served as Treasurer on Johnsburg Boys Baseball League for six years