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Christopher Elliott

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Resourceful Printing Press Operator with a distinguished understanding of printing processes and various printer maintenance. Adept at cutting costs without sacrificing quality and streamlining the day-to-day organization. Committed to top-of-the-line products and service.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

VANO The Brand
08.2002 - Current
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Digital Screen Printer Operator

MSP Design Group
08.2018 - 10.2023
  • Prepared, mixed and loaded screen ink.
  • Cleaned, adjusted and repaired screen printing machines.
  • Received and examined work orders to determine printing times, ink and material quantities.
  • Performed quality checks and dried, folded and packed completed articles.
  • Copied customer designs and translated to functional print screens.
  • Installed and repositioned screen printing plates and pressure roles.
  • Maintained relationships with clients through punctuality and excellent customer service.
  • Set up printing machines daily and maintaining functional and clean workspace.
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

Beach Packaging
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices

Material Handler

TAG Plumbing
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Developed and implemented storage solutions to maintain safety and protection and keep stock organized.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing
  • Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks
  • Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks
  • Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC

High School Diploma -

Booker T Washington High School
Norfolk, VA
06.1993

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Business Planning
  • Organizational Management
  • Data Entry
  • Branding
  • Social Media Management
  • Customer Research
  • Product Inspection
  • Production Scheduling
  • Forklift Operation
  • Data Entry Experience
  • Excel
  • Word

Timeline

Digital Screen Printer Operator

MSP Design Group
08.2018 - 10.2023

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

Beach Packaging
01.2014 - 12.2016

Material Handler

TAG Plumbing
01.2013 - 01.2014

CEO

VANO The Brand
08.2002 - Current

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Saint Augustine's University

High School Diploma -

Booker T Washington High School

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