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Messiah Zhion

Lawndale,CA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Manager

Ispire Technology
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and manage production on all domestic printing, inventory and scheduling, executing over 1 million units in 2024 for B2B clients.
  • Effectively streamlined processes to increase production speed by 300% with 100,000 units being completed weekly by EOY 2024.
  • Manage and delegate a team of 3-7 direct reports in order to ensure client deadlines are met and quality is maintained across four Mimaki UJF-7151 UV Flat bed printers.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on all print shop equipment.
  • Lead the expansion of the print shop across East Coast to further client acquisition and implemented processes to oversee consistency and quality.
  • Work closely with the Marketing and Sales team to ensure print guidelines are followed and up to date for all SKUs.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new employees, resulting in reduced learning curves and increased productivity.
  • Managed vendor selection and relations to guarantee best pricing and on-time deliveries.
  • Implemented quality control processes that consistently met or exceeded client expectations on deliverables.

Assistant Production Manager

CG Signage
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Work directly with the design team to ensure quality production whilst simultaneously fulfilling large volume print, braille, and channel letter fabrication.
  • Operate and maintain large format Roland flatbed printer, Channel Bender and Braille Equipment.
  • Maintain inventory across multiple departments to ensure there are no delays in production.
  • Occasionally go out to job sites to assist install team.

Senior Sign Shop Technician

Traffic Management Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2020
  • Managed the production of layouts per MUTCD specs as well as custom signage upon request using all necessary tools and equipment.
  • Oversaw maintenance of all Sign Shop equipment, which included weekly preventative maintenance.
  • Submitted requisition requests to distributors to maintain inventory of all Sign Shop supplies and equipment to streamline daily tasks.
  • Managed and fulfilled production orders from multiple internal branches to meet strict deadlines.
  • Maintained up to date knowledge on vinyls, substrates and printers in a growing industry.
  • Co-led Sign Shop team to maintain top NES location in Southern California.
  • Provided support and training for Sign Shop assistants.
  • Collaborated with both Marketing and Fleet departments to create internal signage for special projects and vehicle graphic applications.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of Sign Shop.

Sign Shop Assistant

BC TRAFFIC
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided support to Lead Sign Shop Supervisor
  • Operated Silk Screen for Sign fabrication
  • Weeding and application of vinyl to aluminum blanks

Education

Associate of Science - Graphic Design

Art Institute
San Bernardino, CA
01.2016

Skills

  • Digital Illustration
  • Raster Link Proficiency
  • Braille System
  • Adobe CC
  • Graphic Design
  • Large Format Printing - HP/Roland
  • Layout Design
  • Flexi Rip & Print
  • Channel Letters
  • Mimaki UJF-7151 Plus II
  • Production Management
  • CNC Flatbed - AXYZ
  • Laser Cutting - Glowforge
  • Vinyl Plotter - Summa T160
  • Signage Installation

Military Service

US ARMY National Guard, 

Rank: E-4 Specialist (Promotable)

2012-2018 

88M-Motor Transportation Specialist

Timeline

Print Manager

Ispire Technology
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Production Manager

CG Signage
07.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Sign Shop Technician

Traffic Management Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2020

Sign Shop Assistant

BC TRAFFIC
06.2016 - 02.2017

Associate of Science - Graphic Design

Art Institute

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