Catherine Beardsley
Blackwood
Summary
Highly motivated self-starter with broad-based experience and demonstrated ability to consistently achieve daily goals and objectives. Reliable and focused, ability to succeed in dynamic environments and skillfully manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal skills, proficient in fostering positive professional relationships and communicating effectively at all levels. Seeking to utilize experience and exceptional work ethic in an organization that values dedication and results.
Reliable and adaptable, with strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. Well-versed in operating machinery and maintaining quality control standards, possessing solid technical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Committed to ensuring seamless operations and contributing to team success.
Experienced with operating complex machinery and maintaining production efficiency. Utilizes technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety protocols ensures secure and productive work environment.
Developed technical proficiency and problem-solving skills in fast-paced operational environment. Adaptable and skilled in managing complex tasks, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills to excel in new professional challenge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Print Center Operator
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - Current
- Organize, manage, and monitor multiple concurrent projects, analyzing potential or identified problems and develop appropriate action plans to mitigate risks and errors
- Plan and monitor job budgets
- Provide financial analyses to supervisory staff for departmental budget development and financial reporting
- Analyze job requests submitted by university employees to ensure adherence to ADA, OSHA, DOT, Fire Code and Building Code regulations
- Monitor, review, and advise supervisor on procedures and services in violation; work with supervisory staff to deploy an actionable response
- Serve as a liaison between the University, vendors and buyers to facilitate compliances within the New Jersey department of Treasury
- Manage and maintain relationships with senior management to create and support a productive student employment program within the department
- Works closely with university faculty and staff to assist with transitioning requests from the conceptualization stage to final product execution
- Such assistance includes suggesting ideas, offering advice, providing techniques to improve efficiency and workflow, and sharing experiences and knowledge to implement the project or product more effectively into the campus environment
- Coordinate and gather necessary information with supervisory personnel to develop the growth of the department involving the acquisition of spaces, vehicles, materials, information, and equipment necessary
Sign Shop Manager
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Work closely with faculty and staff to provide cradle-to-grave service beginning with project conceptualization and ending with final product delivery
- This includes collaborating with stakeholders to identify signage needs and/or print needs, recommending products and materials based on budgetary constraints and adherence to Rowan standards and ADA regulations where applicable
- Design, manufacture and deliver assets
- Manage campus sign production including, but not limited to, the fabrication and installation of vinyl decals, banners, magnetic signs and marquees, engravings, laser-printer products, vehicle lettering and vehicle wraps
- Ensure all signs and products meet ADA, OSHA and institutional regulations
- Perform maintenance audits on all sign making, print and digital imaging equipment; coordinate repairs including execution of such
- Maintain service records and vendor agreements to minimize outside repair costs
- Perform quarterly assessments of equipment and make recommendations to upgrade or replace as needed
- Manage stock and control inventory
- Manage vendors and vendor credentials and compliance with Department of Treasury and Department of Purchase & Property
- Negotiate commodity pricing and sales terms and conditions
- Supervise student employees and provide all technical and design training
Repair Technician
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Inventory campus-wide light posts and code blue phones for tracking, maintenance, and repairs
- Create blueprints of campus-wide utilities for reference coding to direct the repair team
- Skilled in sign creation for campus-wide posting
Sr. Building Maintenance Professional
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Create, Maintain and Monitor daily work log for self and three employee staff
- Responsible for tracking daily, campus wide, repairs cradle-to-grave for eventual report to upper management
- Repairs include light bulb replacement, light fixture, diffuser and frame repairs, janitorial related repairs
- Responsible for supply/inventory maintenance
- This includes procuring vendor quotes, track and maintain inventory of necessary electrical (bulb replacement related) and janitorial supplies
Education
Associate degree -
Art Institute of Philadelphia
01.1988
High School Diploma - undefined
Glassboro High School
01.1985
Commercial Art - undefined
Gloucester County Vocational School
01.1985
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Time Management
- Self-Motivating
- Collaboration & Team Building
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Organization & Prioritization
- Efficiency / Multitasking
- Maintain Equipment
- Navigate Technology
- Excellent Communication
- Knowledgeable with Materials
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Blue-print Reading for Electric Safety. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2008
- Industrial Safety. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2008
- Welding. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2009
- Math for Tradesworker. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2009
Timeline
Print Center Operator
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - Current
Sign Shop Manager
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2022
Repair Technician
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sr. Building Maintenance Professional
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
01.2007 - 01.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Glassboro High School
Commercial Art - undefined
Gloucester County Vocational School
- Blue-print Reading for Electric Safety. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2008
- Industrial Safety. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2008
- Welding. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2009
- Math for Tradesworker. Gloucester County Vocational School - 2009
Associate degree -
Art Institute of Philadelphia
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