Amanda Bostic has over 6 years of experience in graphics management and execution from ideation to commercialization for major brands like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. She leads projects involving over 500 SKUs and manages relationships between internal and external partners. Previously, she researched colors and graphics for Lancel's A/W line and created color profiles to ensure accurate printing for Coca-Cola brands. Bostic has a B.S. in Graphic Communications from Clemson University and is skilled in color theory, collaboration, communication, and design software.
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications
Cooperative Education Certificate and a Minor Concentration in French
Clemson University, Clemson SC // May 2010
Work Experience
PepsiCo
Graphics Commercialization
Purchase, NY and New York, NY // November 2010 – Present
• Lead graphics management and execution from ideation to commercialization to deliver key domestic and global
initiatives for the PepsiCo beverage and snack portfolio, which included over 500 SKU’s in 2016.
• Manage the relationship between internal and external cross functional partners and communicate project status to
the key stakeholders while maintaining a high level of work to ensure all critical milestones are on track for launch.
• Brainstorm ideas and solutions that are outside the box by using my creativity, experience and best technical judgment
for print and color to leverage the latest technological capabilities to turn ideas into reality.
• Actively participate in weekly integration meetings to keep all departments and suppliers updated on handoff of key
graphic deliverables and development timelines.
• Provide technical color and print expertise on design concepts across brands to ensure print, color and quality are
within the PepsiCo guidelines and standards while being aligned to the original design brief.
• Create, maintain, and communicate methodically named brand colors for printed standards to distribute to all qualified
print supplier for brand consistency to drive one global look.
• Implement industry leading creative solutions for GC process optimization to increase proficiency in terms of speed
to market.
Lancel
Creative Department
Paris, France // July 2010 – October 2010
• Researched seasonal colors, graphics and print in strategic Lancel locations to get inspiration for the the A/W 2011 theme.
• Partnered with the Design team to create vision boards to build and shape the creative direction of the line.
• Collaborated with the Materials Department to select specific materials based on current market trends from key
consumer input. Sourced purse, luggage and wallet materials and swatches from global and local vendors.
Southern Graphic Systems
Color Department
Atlanta, GA // January 2009 – May 2009
• Created IT-8 targets for press fingerprints and evaluated the printed results to build printer specific color profiles to
develop more color accurate proofing methods.
• Analyzed color corrected Kodak Approval proofs to ensure uniform print results and a Delta E of 2 or below across
substrates was met to align with the color profile for Coca-Cola and each printer’s output.
• Established and distributed Coca-Cola Quality Standards for labels and cans to bottlers and suppliers in the US.
Relevant Skill Set
• Keen eye for color as it relates to brand identiy and vision given the substrate, material and print process.
• Demonstrates superior ability to collaborate, inspire and champion cross functional teams and coworkers.
• Adapts quickly to changing situations while displaying a high degree of professional maturity.
• Excels in written and verbal communication with very strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Mac and PC platforms, including the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.