- family time, tournament Bass fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors
Alexander Davis
Elgin,United States
Summary
Prepress professional with strong expertise in print production and color management. Proven track record in overseeing prepress workflows, ensuring high-quality output, and meeting tight deadlines. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, GMG software, and quality control processes. Valued for reliability, precision, and results-driven approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepress manager
Constantia Flexibles
Blythewood, SC, United States
10.2015 - Current
- worked as Flexo ink tech, and plate mounter from 2015 to 2016.
- Moved to graphics coordinator role in 2016 working on flexo plate, and gravure cylinder ordering, preflight checks on artwork, and working with large clients on new printing projects.
- worked in 5S, and lean process and developing better processes for flexo plate, gravure cylinder, and inkroom areas.
- Helped to develop processes to use of ink formulation tools, and processes for leftover inks and formulation software internal test standards.
- Helped build a official prepress department from ground up while installing software and devices crucial to quality and production standards.
- Worked as prepress operator from 2017 to 2020. working in pre flight checks, graphic design work, and layouts for printing.
- Took over as prepress manager in 2021 to current. Working on large project, overseeing multiple direct and indirect reports, working with large companies on design work for flexible packaging. Doing large scale asset management. working on technical engineering projects for the purchase of new production equipment and customer packaging materials.
- well versed with Adobe Creative cloud, MicrosoWord, Microsoft Excel, Packsveiw, Art pro, SAP, webcenter as well as other softwares.
- Worked and define standardized processes and QSOPs for production and prepress department.
- Worked on projects for Kaizen and continuous improvement.
- Took over Flexo plate, Roto Gravure set up departments as well as managing all tooling related to both departments 2021 to current.
Welder
Harsco Rail
Columbia, SC, United States
09.2011 - 10.2015
- Certified welder at
- Harsco Rail from Sept 2011 to October 2015.
- Sheet metal specialist, and tank builder.
- Used SMAW , GMAW , FCAW , and TIG processes.
- Experienced in operating saws, and shears.
- Proficient at reading blueprints, and drawings.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve design processes for enhanced weld integrity.
- Maintained welding equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with maintenance schedules.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Education
Deploma - All
Lugoff Elgin High School
Lugoff, SC05.2009
Welding - Metallurgy, Blueprints Courses
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC02.2012
Skills
- General Management
- Problem Solving Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Good Communication
- Data Analysis
- Project Management Skills
- Print production workflow
- Color management expertise
Interests
Timeline
Prepress manager
Constantia Flexibles
10.2015 - Current
Welder
Harsco Rail
09.2011 - 10.2015
Deploma - All
Lugoff Elgin High School
Welding - Metallurgy, Blueprints Courses
Midlands Technical College
Personal Information
- Title: Prepress Manager
- Date of Birth: 12/22/1990
Interests
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Spending time with friends and family