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Blake Conway

Blake Conway

New Brighton,MN

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Coldsides Screen Printing, excelling in leadership and adaptability. Demonstrates expertise in quality control, graphic design, and team collaboration, driving operational efficiency and safety. Consistently enhances client satisfaction while fostering a productive work environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Printer/Shop Manager

Coldsides Screen Printing
Minneapolis, MN
09.1999 - Current
  • Mastering every level of a midsized screen-printing shop, employee work loads and delegations of tasks to employees while providing the service of leazon
  • Osha compliant and always educating myself on proper use of chemicals and safety procedures
  • Customers and their products have been my focus as well as a productive work environment
  • Balance with an eye for detail
  • Multitasking is a daily norm, as well as rush orders
  • Keeping a work flow without rescheduling deadlines has been my pleasing point to my current employees

Lead Direct Care Staff

Accessible Space INC
Saint Paul, MN
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assisting the program director in maintaining consistency in program implementation, individual care, and communication with staff and interdisciplinary team members
  • Coordinating services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management
  • Participating in outing planning, transportation, monitoring staff compliance with company policy, assisting in investigations, and training other staff on Active Treatment principles

Lead Direct Care Staff

Cobbo INC
Mayer, MN
10.2014 - 06.2019
  • Providing one on one tasks set up by the clients needs by doctors and mental health professionals
  • Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a group home, which provides a residential setting for individuals with disabilities
  • This includes managing staff, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, budgeting, financial management, compliance with state and federal regulations, recruiting, hiring and training staff, overseeing their performance, ensuring a safe and comfortable physical environment, and effective communication and teamwork with staff, residents, families, external agencies, and organizations

Instructor

Opportunity Partners (Karlins Center)
Minnetonka, MN
06.2013 - 10.2014
  • The Day Program Instructor works closely with the Program Director and other teams to provide guidance and support to individuals in achieving their valued outcomes
  • They assist in areas such as socialization, personal hygiene, exercise, nutrition, and behaviors, while involved in skill-building activities
  • The role requires flexibility, initiative, and adherence to integrity, honesty, fairness, discretion, and confidentiality
  • The Day Program Instructor collaborates with the Day Program Director to create a loving, enriching, and safe environment for adults with special needs

Education

Minneapolis community and technology college
Minneapolis
05.2014

Skills

  • Coach
  • Committed
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Work ethic
  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Quality control processes
  • Safety and environmental compliance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Prepress proficiency
  • Press operation and maintenance
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Graphic design
  • Quality assurance
  • Color management expertise
  • Adaptability to new technology
  • Ink mixing and matching
  • Work order preparation

Languages

English

Affiliations

  • I was on the Dean's List twice while attending the Minneapolis College of Technology
  • As a teenager, I apprenticed under a Danish artist named Fritz Kannick and learned Danish chip carving
  • I've won ribbons in the Minnesota state fair for a single bloom flower, a Dahlia and for flower aranging.
  • I've played music with a band, toured parts of the United States and Mexico, and put out a couple of albums, as well as being on numerous compilations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Direct Care Staff

Accessible Space INC
08.2019 - 09.2020

Lead Direct Care Staff

Cobbo INC
10.2014 - 06.2019

Instructor

Opportunity Partners (Karlins Center)
06.2013 - 10.2014

Master Printer/Shop Manager

Coldsides Screen Printing
09.1999 - Current

Minneapolis community and technology college

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