Skilled print professional offering 19 years of experience in printing and manufacturing environments. Focused on productivity & high standards while maintaining a welcoming and team focused attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Print Specialist
Steelcase
07.2018 - 04.2023
Performed various duties involved with running a productive and efficient internal print center
Customer service/ problem solving with daily walk-in customers
Daily scheduling of jobs based on priority & machine capabilities
Operated two Konica Minolta digital printing presses, a cannon large format digital printer, and various
bindary equipment including a perfect binder and coil binder
Responsible for bi-monthly release of specification guides which included meetings with several teams
as well as the production and output of the various guides
Performed prepress duties on various pieces of uploaded artwork to get them print ready.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
GRAPHIC SPECIALTIES INC
11.2017 - 05.2018
Supervised a team of 11 employees in the Bindery Department
Performed all Supervisory duties including Scheduling and delegation of jobs, upkeep and organization
of the plant, as well as all aspects of new employee interviewing, hiring, and termination when needed
Scheduling and daily coordination with Dearborn Heights Production Manager
Performed all shipping and receiving duties as well as the coordination and scheduling of pickups and
deliveries
Training, Maintenance and repair of all bindery equipment
Biweekly inventory of materials and supplies
Supported sales and covered front office duties including customer service, front desk, and phone calls
when needed
On occasion performed quality control and on-site follow ups with customers
Daily production meetings and coordination with sales, finishing supervisor, estimator, and the vice
president.
PRINT MANAGER
SSI ELECTRONICS
05.2014 - 06.2017
Supervised 7 employees and coordinated the production of graphic overlays and membrane switches
Utilization and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Corel Draw, Roland VersaWorks & X-Rite ColorMaster
Maintenance and repair of all machines within the print department
Weekly inventory of chemicals and supplies
Organization and distribution of job jackets, films, and factory orders
Operational and knowledge of clam shell screen printers, uv curing units, conventional dryers, as well all equipment used in the preparation and reclamation of screens
Exceptional interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication
Supervisory duties including Scheduling and distribution of jobs, Upkeep and beautification of department, as well as employee hiring, training, & reviews
Daily documentation of printed jobs, reprints, and issues
Utilization of various material and ink types, sizes, uses, and restrictions
Participate in process improvement team in an ongoing effort to improve our workflow, processes, and increase productivity.
Education
BACHELORS - PRINT MANAGEMENT
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Big Rapids, MI
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - ARTS & SCIENCES
WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Scottville, MI
Skills
Production Planning and Implementation
Digital Printing
Print Production
Scheduling and Logistics Management
Color Management
Quality Control Proficiency
Creative and Unique Insight and Problem Resolution
Inventory Management
Certification
SCHEDULING (10+ years)
QUALITY CONTROL (10+ years)
LOGISTICS (2 years)
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (Less than 1 year)
PROBLEM RESOLUTION (10+ years)