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Drew Bunn

Summary

Experienced print professional with a strong background in, prepress, variable data, web to print, print automation and digital printing. Motivated employee possessing first-rate communication, multitasking and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prepress Manager - Remote

Lake Holdings LLC, Everest Direct Mail & Marketing And Canvasprints.com
06.2021 - Current
  • Manage prepress and mail processing department for direct mail company sending 1.5 million pieces a month.
  • Make sure postal requirements are followed and paperwork is presented correctly.
  • Create automated workflows to get files for web orders ready for press with the correct requirements.
  • Work closely with customer service, web development team and production department to ensure printed product matches customer files without human intervention in prepress.
  • Evaluated new technologies for potential implementation into existing workflows, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshot technical issues swiftly to maintain smooth operations while minimizing costly delays in project timelines.
  • Implemented process improvements for file organization and storage systems, increasing ease of access for all team members.

Digital Services Manager

Minuteman Press
12.2013 - 03.2021
  • Manage prepress, digital printing, wide format printing and mailing departments.
  • Motivated team members through effective leadership methods while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Process direct mailing jobs according to USPS specifications.
  • Managed inventory and vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing on materials and services, reducing overall expenses.
  • Streamlined workflow by optimizing file preparation processes, reducing production time and costs.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed Services
01.2006 - 01.2014

Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality graphic design projects within tight deadlines.

Prepress/Digital Print Manager

DataPrint Initiatives
10.2007 - 11.2013
  • Oversee all aspects of prepress and digital pressroom daily productions.
  • Work closely with CSR's, sales consultants and customers to insure quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Create and manage web-to-print web sites, Cross media PURL, E-mail and variable data print campaigns.
  • Operate digital printers and bindery equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design -

Indiana University
01.2007

Skills

  • Proficient in both Macintosh OS X and Windows operating systems
  • Software used - Adobe Creative Suite Products, Quark Express, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Fusion Pro, XMPie, and Smart Stream Designer, Enfocus PitStop Pro/ server and Enfocus Switch, slack, Atlassian, Trello, Click up
  • Extensive knowledge of postal rules and regulation, variable printing and web to print ordering systems
  • 13 years experience running digital printers, wide format flatbed and roll to roll printers, CNC and plotter cutting machines
  • Large format printing
  • Preflighting files
  • Variable data printing
  • Layout and imposition
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership

Certification

HP Production Pro commercial operator - indigo front end DFE certification

Timeline

Prepress Manager - Remote

Lake Holdings LLC, Everest Direct Mail & Marketing And Canvasprints.com
06.2021 - Current

Digital Services Manager

Minuteman Press
12.2013 - 03.2021

Prepress/Digital Print Manager

DataPrint Initiatives
10.2007 - 11.2013

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed Services
01.2006 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design -

Indiana University
Drew Bunn