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Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Smithsonian Institution Direct Response COOP Marketing Program Request for Proposal process. It would be an honor to continue to serve as Smithsonian’s production management partner and aid in furthering your mission.
Strategic partnerships are vital to the execution of your direct mail programs. With the challenges facing our industry, it is increasingly important to select the right partner. Production Solutions intends to help SI by providing exceptional client service while executing your production needs on schedule at competitive and consistent costs, freeing up valuable time for you and your team to focus on fundraising.
With more than 20 years serving as a member of the PS team, Patrick brings an unparalleled level of expertise in direct marketing, fundraising, and production management experience to the table. With an unwavering commitment to the long-term health of his clients’ overall fundraising programs, he has a strong track record in strategic vision as well as the implementation of campaigns for many organizations. He resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and two children, is a super fan of Bruce Springsteen, loves world history and enjoys traveling.
An enthusiastic leader, Amy is a Production Director and has been serving with PS since 2015. She brings over 15 years of experience in the direct mail industry, including non-profit membership management. Having worked at various non-profit organizations throughout her career, she has been responsible for managing renewal, acquisition and appeal mailings. Amy’s growth mindset, authentic communication and optimism prove that she is invested in her clients’ success. Amy telecommutes from Warrenton, Virginia, and loves to spend time with her husband, two girls and dog.
Amy has been a part of the PS team since 2015, working hand in hand with her team of Account Managers. Amy has over 40 years of experience in the Print and Direct Mail industry. As a trusted leader, her care and attention allow her team to thrive and accomplish amazing work on behalf of amazing clients. She has a strong growth mindset that empowers her colleagues to add tremendous value to your program. Amy lives in Tennessee, and she loves wine, spending time with loved ones, boating, hiking, and walks along the ocean beaches near Charleston, South Carolina.
Kenzie is a cheerful, dedicated worker, and has been serving PS as a Senior Account Manager since 2019. Kenzie has been in the industry for four years and has a background in business administration. Kenzie’s strengths include her optimistic approach, dedication to impeccable service for her clients, positive intent and honesty. Kenzie telecommutes from Goode, Virginia and she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs, two cats and six ducks! Some of Kenzie’s favorite pastimes include shopping, crafting, baking and home design.
Tom is a Senior Account Manager serving with PS since 2022 and has been in the direct mail industry for over 9 years. He is an incredible asset to our team as his background includes print production and lettershop, specializing in color management, digital print, and data variability. Tom prides himself on a personalized approach in all he does, with customer service and details being his top priorities. Tom telecommutes from Central New Jersey where he lives with his husband, and in his free time, he enjoys painting, gardening, traveling, spending time with family and restoring his 1958 Mid-Century home.
Steffen, a positive thought leader, is an Account Manager and has been serving with Production Solutions since 2020. Working remotely from Portland, Oregon, Steffen loves a fast-paced work environment and is a great team player and communicator. Steffen has over 14 years of experience in the industry, and his positive and personal approach, paired with his drive to deliver impeccable customer service experiences makes him an invaluable asset to PS. In his free time, Steffen loves to do outdoor activities and be active! He is also fluent in German and French.
Maria, an accomplished Account Manager at PS, brings a wealth of experience to the team since joining in 2021. As an integral part of our workforce, she is a positive and personal team player. She has over 25 years of experience in the Print and Direct Mail industry. Maria’s growth mindset, unwavering optimism, and exceptional ability to provide opportunities and empower her teammates greatly enhance the value she brings to your team. Maria lives in Lynn, Massachusetts and her interests include travel, culinary exploration, literature, and quality time spent with her loved ones.
Debra, a compassionate team player, has been serving with PS as an Account Manager since 2021. She has 5 years of experience in direct mail, and over 40 years in the printing industry, ranging from running a press to management. A production expert, some of her most valuable traits are problem-solving and process improvement. Debra constantly embodies a positive and personal attitude as she believes maintaining a positive attitude when it is tough makes all the difference with your success and reputation. Debra resides in Douglassville, Pennsylvania, where she enjoys photography and playing piano.
A dedicated team player, Gina has been serving with PS since 2019. Gina has over 30 years of experience in our industry, and she has a background in Production Management with scheduling, print, lettershop, logistics, postal and fulfillment. Gina is clearly invested in success and her positivity and authenticity shine through in her impactful work. Gina telecommutes from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, where she loves spending time with her husband and their yellow lab, Tucci. She also enjoys cooking, exploring nature and doing activities with her grandson!
Junior Account Manager Shantelle has been serving with PS since 2017. Clients and teammates describe her as supportive and patient with a quick, friendly smile. The calm, centered approach she brings day-to-day allows her to be an amazing team player. Residing in Northern Virginia, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, watching football and attending social events with friends. Shantelle is a Dallas Cowboys fan, her favorite TV show is The Big Bang Theory and her favorite holiday is Memorial Day!
At PS, our service commitment and purpose is to create solutions to elevate your experience, with an ultimate vision of inspiring more people to give. Our business expertise and acuity in direct mail program management is coupled with one very distinctive difference. We focus on people and think about our business through the lens of having respect for our common humanity. This commitment takes many forms and shapes now and we will continue to branch out, evolve and grow into the future.
Above all, PS cultivates a people-first culture, and ultimately, we believe that our culture is what we ship. We are a purpose-fueled, empowered, inclusive, collaborative group who are deeply invested in personal and professional growth. We take joy in our own advancement as opposed to comparison with others, and we strive to do a little better each and every day. Our journey is rooted in our shared values, purpose and vision.
Together, we can make more possible.
We at Production Solutions, a Moore company, are of many different faiths, backgrounds, and core truths. Yet we all believe a life of purpose and service to one another provides deep satisfaction. We live this in our work, where we respect our common humanity and our diverse experiences which make us stronger together. We all benefit when varied voices speak, lead, and are valued. When we value diverse viewpoints and people we earn the best talent, imagine the best innovations, and deliver the best results to everyone.