JACK POWERS
Mitchell,SD
Summary
Screen printing professional with solid expertise in operating and maintaining printing equipment. Skilled in machine operation, stencil preparation, and ensuring high-quality products. Strong focus on team collaboration and meeting production goals. Reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering consistent results in dynamic environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Screen Maker
Northwest Graphic Supply
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Produced high quality screens with manual screen making equipment.
- Maintained consistent screen tension throughout production, ensuring high-quality output and reduced defects.
- Consistently met deadlines for high-volume orders through effective time management and workflow coordination among team members.
- Maintain and clean work area
- Reduced waste and saved resources by accurately identifying reusable materials in the screen-making process.
Screen Printer
Sun Gold Sports
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely order fulfillment and consistent print quality.
- Consistently met deadlines for high-volume orders through effective time management and workflow coordination among team members.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving printing issues, minimizing downtime and delays.
- Performed quality checks and dried, folded and packed completed articles.
- Ensured accurate project completion through meticulous attention to detail in alignment, registration, and curing processes.
- Cleaned machine and shop to keep workspace tidy.
- Operated vinyl press from time to time.
Screen Printer
Datapanel
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely order fulfillment and consistent print quality.
- Installed and repositioned screen printing plates and pressure roles.
- Consistently met deadlines for high-volume orders through effective time management and workflow coordination among team members.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving printing issues, minimizing downtime and delays.
- Prepared, mixed and loaded screen ink.
- Optimized print results with precise application of emulsion coatings for optimal exposure times and image clarity on screens.
Crew Leader
Field Outdoor Spaces
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Planted trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals according to specifications; landscaped private residential properties; installed patios and other hardscape features
- Developed a strong sense of teamwork among crew members through regular communication
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
Carpenter/Tiler
Euraka Landscaping
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, and flooring.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Landscaper
Plant Pros
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Planted trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals according to specifications; landscaped private and commercial properties; installed edging and built retaining walls.
Teaching Assistant
Perpich Center for Arts Education
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Helped students in the darkroom and assisted with technical and visual issues; engaged with students to help develop projects; helped develop two online lessons.
Studio Assistant
JoAnn Verburg
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Working with museum curators and artist to organize a show; scanning film with flatbed and Howtek scanner, printing for a show, and organizing a checklist.
Education
Photography BFA -
Minneapolis College of Art And Design
12.2020
Skills
- Woodworking experience
- Proficient in the Adobe Suite
- Product Photography Lighting
- Photography and videography
- Textile printing experience
- Woodworking experience
- Automatic press operation
- Production speed optimization
- Quality control
- Machine maintenance
- Workflow management
Awards
- MCAD Visual Scholarship - 2016
- MCAD Photography Merit Scholarship - 2019
Timeline
Screen Maker
Northwest Graphic Supply
08.2025 - 11.2025
Screen Printer
Sun Gold Sports
08.2024 - 08.2025
Screen Printer
Datapanel
03.2024 - 06.2024
Crew Leader
Field Outdoor Spaces
08.2022 - 03.2024
Carpenter/Tiler
Euraka Landscaping
10.2021 - 02.2022
Teaching Assistant
Perpich Center for Arts Education
01.2020 - 03.2020
Studio Assistant
JoAnn Verburg
01.2019 - 08.2019
Landscaper
Plant Pros
05.2018 - 11.2021
Photography BFA -
Minneapolis College of Art And Design