Irma Nyrkkanen

Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Coordinator at Smyth
December 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Ensured timely delivery of raw materials by developing forecasting measurements; created cost-efficient SOPs; coordinated with multiple employment agencies to fill production needs; improved quality control records filing system; built and maintained relationships with existing and new vendors.
Job Planner at HonBlue (Comprehensive Printing)
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Analyzed customer materials and requests to determine efficient production plans and identify potential issues; built and maintained professional relationships with customers and vendors; managed timeline changes; oversaw daily pre-press proofing across platforms and communicated issues to customers, sales, and estimators; coordinated cross-department efforts to ensure on-time, quality delivery; generated POs and requisitions; collaborated with vendors on outsourcing; identified workflow improvements and SOP opportunities; maintained strong customer relationships.
Unemployment Insurance Adjudicator at Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Reviewed unemployment insurance claims, determined eligibility, and communicated decisions to claimants; ensured regulatory compliance and maintained accurate case records; coordinated with internal teams to resolve issues.
Account Manager at Publication Printers Corp. (Wide Web Printing)
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Built trust and sustained professional relationships with customers; collaborated with sales, production, and fulfillment teams to enhance overall customer experience; analyzed and provided feedback on ERP system updates and trained teammates during transitions; coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure customer satisfaction; provided timely order updates and addressed proofing and production concerns.
Sr. Account Manager at Poly Print Inc. (Food Packaging)
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Led brainstorming sessions with multidisciplinary teams to develop optimal solutions for customer projects; built and sustained professional relationships with customers; cross-trained with shipping and pre-press; introduced workflow solutions to develop internal SOPs and onboarding training.
Industrial Design Manager at Herdez Group (Food Industry)
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Managed a design team; collaborated with design teams and vendors to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality goals; supervised and guided designers; improved project completion efficiency by 25% across multidisciplinary teams; led projects independently with external vendors and cross-functional partners; mentored team members and identified training needs.
Packaging / Glass Bottle Designer at Vitro (now O-I Mexico)
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Designed innovative packaging concepts for mass production assets; fulfilled brand identity by delivering brand messaging effectively; translated concepts into CAD models in collaboration with design engineers using SolidWorks; expanded services to include 3D modeling, digital rendering, executive presentations, and prototype testing; negotiated design requests to ensure cost efficiency and manufacturability; contributed to internal continuous improvement initiatives; increased the number of projects annually by a significant margin over four years.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate at National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), College of Arts and Design
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design at Industrial Design Investigation Center (CIDI), National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Associate of Arts: Fine/Studio Arts at Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution