JOSEPH COSGROVE
Cincinnati ,OH
Summary
Skilled and reliable Printing Press Operator with a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to safety and quality. Detail-oriented employee who excels in interacting with clients, operators, vendors, and supervisors. Enthusiastic about continuous learning and further development of current skill sets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Printing
KDM P.O.P Solutions Group
12.2012 - Current
- Experienced operating various types printing presses such as Komori 640, Planeta 60", and HP Indigo.
- Experienced operating Heidelberg cylinder die cutters and Seybold and Saber cutters.
- Ensured strict compliance with environmental regulations through proper handling of hazardous waste materials generated during the printing process.
- Enhanced print quality by maintaining and calibrating printing equipment regularly.
- Conducted regular maintenance on printing equipment, reducing machine downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving printing issues, minimizing downtime.
- Coordinated with other departments such as printing and shipping, streamlining the overall production process.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
Driver, Operator assistant
Artistic Die & MFG
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Trained on Auto Brausse 1050 die cutter
- I would check registration and cutting
- Would also set jobs up on small hand feeders
- Drove 25 ft box truck to deliver products around city
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently
- Promptly removed completed loads from the press
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality with minimal scrap and high productivity
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts & Crafts
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Gained valuable customer service experience
- Inventory & stocking shelves
- Cashier
- Unloaded delivery trucks
- Worked holidays & overtime as needed.
RR Donnelley via Staffmart
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Loaded and stacked down on stitchers
- Trained on the cutter, jogged and stacked down for the cutter operators
- Also helped out on the various printing presses, roll and sheet fed
- Had some training on the folders
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently
- Promptly removed completed loads from the press
- Successfully completed monthly safety training sessions.
Sales Associate
Car Audio Install & Sale, Circuit City
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Installed new car audio equipment and replacement parts
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct them
- Maintained shop, company equipment and inventory
- Followed up on all outstanding service requests
- Resolved an average of [5] technical inquiries each day
- Met [100]% of deadlines and quotas for installations and repairs.
Cook & Customer Service
White Castle
03.2006 - 10.2007
- Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
- Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati2008
Skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Time management and multitasking
Adaptability and quick learning
High attention to detail
Familiar with Microsoft Office
Mechanical knowledge and aptitude
Timeline
Printing
KDM P.O.P Solutions Group
12.2012 - Current
Driver, Operator assistant
Artistic Die & MFG
04.2011 - 12.2012
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts & Crafts
09.2009 - 04.2011
RR Donnelley via Staffmart
06.2008 - 01.2010
Sales Associate
Car Audio Install & Sale, Circuit City
10.2007 - 06.2008
Cook & Customer Service
White Castle
03.2006 - 10.2007
High School Diploma - General
Oak Hills High School
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