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Darein Nixon

Grand Prairie

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in large format printing and operations management. Skilled in problem-solving, team collaboration, and inventory management, contributing to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Large Format Lead

Spartan Printing and Packaging
Arlington, TX
10.2022 - Current

Set up, calibrate, and operate large format printers (e.g., flatbeds, roll-to-roll)

Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment to reduce downtime and enhance productivity.

Manage ink levels, adjust print settings, and ensure optimal resolution for various substrates (vinyl, fabric, acrylic).

Inspect prints at various production stages for color accuracy, banding, and image clarity.

Delegate tasks, set production priorities, and train junior press operators or finishing staff.

Collaborate with designers, project managers, and installation crews to clarify job specifications.

Track inventory levels of print media, laminates, and inks, alerting management when to reorder.

Assistant General Manager

The Buffalo Spot
Arlington, TX
05.2019 - 10.2022

Streamlined operational processes to enhance team efficiency and service quality.

Trained staff on customer service protocols and food safety standards.

Implemented inventory management systems to reduce waste and optimize stock levels.

Coordinated scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.

Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and training front-of-house (cashiers) and back-of-house (cooks) team members

Monitored stock levels, tracked waste, conducted inventory, and assisted with cash handling procedures

Cutter Operator

Print Place
Arlington, TX
06.2018 - 10.2022

Executed calibration and programming of polar cutting machines, maintaining high standards of precision.

Facilitated proper loading and alignment of printed sheets to ensure precision during trimming processes.

Conducted thorough inspections of finished cuts to verify accuracy and squareness.

Changed blades, cleared paper jams, and oiled/cleaned the machinery.

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Tyson Foods
Haltom City, TX
11.2015 - 06.2018

Logged into, operated, and maneuvered power industrial trucks (PIT) such as stand-up forklifts and electronic pallet jacks safely.

Used RF scanners to locate, verify, and pull single cases or full pallets to accurately build customer orders.

Lifted, pushed, and pulled cases of beef, pork, or chicken products (frequently up to 40 to 70 lbs) and hand-wrapped or adjust picked pallets.

Efficiently loaded and unloaded delivery trailers while minimizing product damage or loss

Yard Hostler

Fed Ex Ground
Fort Worth, TX
05.2012 - 11.2015

Hooked up, moved, and parked trailers between staging areas and specific load or unload doors based on dispatch instructions.

Maintained an organized, efficient, and safe storage lot so road drivers and dock workers can access freight quickly.

Conducted mandatory pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections on hostling equipment and trailers.

Logged and documented all trailer moves using Yard Management Systems or manual switcher cards

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
05-2014

High School Diploma -

Haltom High School
Haltom City, TX
05-2012

Skills

    Leadership

    Team Management

    Customer Service

    Large Format Printing

    VUTEk Printer Operation

    Esko Router Operation

    Polar Cutter Operation

    Print Production

    Quality Control

    Stand-Up Forklift Operation

    Order Picking

    Warehouse Operations

    Inventory Management

    Material Handling

    Trailer Spotting

    Yard Hostler Operations

    Safety Compliance

    Equipment Inspections

    Dispatch Coordination

    Production Scheduling

    Time Management

    Problem Solving

    Communication

    Attention to Detail

    Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

FedEx Ground
Averaged 20+ trailer moves per hour in a fast-paced distribution yard while maintaining a zero-accident safety record.

The Buffalo Spot

Led a team of 20+ employees and helped drive double-digit sales growth through operational improvements and staff development.

Tyson Foods

Achieved top-tier order-picking productivity while maintaining zero safety incidents and exceptional inventory accuracy.

Print Place

Maintained 99% production accuracy while operating Polar cutting equipment in a high-volume print environment.

Large Format Lead

Trained and supervised production staff while maintaining a 98% on-time completion rate for large-format print projects.

Timeline

Large Format Lead

Spartan Printing and Packaging
10.2022 - Current

Assistant General Manager

The Buffalo Spot
05.2019 - 10.2022

Cutter Operator

Print Place
06.2018 - 10.2022

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Tyson Foods
11.2015 - 06.2018

Yard Hostler

Fed Ex Ground
05.2012 - 11.2015

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Tarrant County College

High School Diploma -

Haltom High School