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Bryan Day

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Prepress Operator

Japs Olson Company
11.1989 - 07.1995
  • Processed printing plates using film negatives
  • Produced dylux proofs using multiple film negatives to provide content proofs for customer approval
  • Wrote programs on a computer to impose images per press specifications using an optical camera. Imposed film was used to burn plates for press.
  • Wrote programs for a step and repeat plate machine to impose one up film directly to plate.
  • Worked as a film stripper to build composite films for optical camera and step and repeat plating machine.
  • All processes above transitioned to computers.

Prepress Mac Operator

Japs Olson Company
07.1995 - 07.2006
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
  • Provided feedback to Sales / Customer Service regarding issues with job instruction or provided customer files to provide best quality product.
  • Updated job information for downstream processes.
  • Imported customer files through InDesign or customer provided PDF's into Prinergy system, and examined files for correct trapping and content.
  • Output content and color proofs per job ticket.
  • Performed quality check of all products produced to ensure quality.
  • Built impositions for each job based on press specifications.
  • Worked with downstream departments to provide best possible outcome for products.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Prepress Team Leader

Japs Olson Company
07.2006 - 07.2016
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with Prepress team to identify improvements to current processes and updated documentation for operators to use based on findings.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to strengthen the teamwork across multiple shifts.
  • Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
  • Worked closely with Customer Service and pressroom team members to answer questions and provide quick turn around of prepress products.
  • Monitored Prepress product levels to prevent delays in products produced.
  • Developed relationships with outside vendors and placed orders for outside products.
  • Provided feedback to manager on Prepress issues as well as requests from other departments on requested changes to set standards.

Prepress Manager

Japs Olson Company
07.2016 - 08.2023
  • Had meetings with team leaders and support staff daily to discuss current and future projects.
  • Developed designated trainers and training processes for all prepress positions.
  • Worked with team leaders, trainers and support staff to build standard operating procedures, along with reference materials, for multiple processes.
  • Worked closely with 15 member team to maintain high standards to minimize mistakes.
  • Assigned department issues to team leaders to ensure that issues were documented and followed up on with responsible operators.
  • Worked with team leads to update standard procedures and reference materials to maintain quality and accuracy.
  • Worked closely with Sales / Customer service staff to answer questions to maintain a quick turn around on jobs.
  • Attended pre-production meetings with senior prepress staff operators to provide feedback to customer service / Sales on new projects.
  • Managed and motivated employees to improve skillsets through the use of of a Prepress progression path.
  • Prepress operators are encouraged to provide improvement feedback on Prepress processes to improve Prepress workflows.
  • Interviewed and onboarded new employees with the help of a talent acquisitions team.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richfield Senior High School
Richfield, MN

Skills

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Strategic
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Management and Building
  • Detailed
  • Client Support
  • Production Processes
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Knowledge Base

Timeline

Prepress Manager

Japs Olson Company
07.2016 - 08.2023

Prepress Team Leader

Japs Olson Company
07.2006 - 07.2016

Prepress Mac Operator

Japs Olson Company
07.1995 - 07.2006

Prepress Operator

Japs Olson Company
11.1989 - 07.1995

High School Diploma -

Richfield Senior High School

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