Michael Adams
CHICAGO,Illinois
Summary
Focused Print Tech with 20 years of experience in preparing or picking orders Adept at working closely with other clerks and clients for information verification. Skilled at printing or designing with training in photoshop use and deep knowledgeable of printing,shipping, receiving operations and best practices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Processing Specialist
Aldrich Chemical Company
Milwaukee, WI
02.1994 - 10.2004
- Prepared invoices after each job was completed in accordance with company policies.
- Processed incoming mailings from clients that required various types of finishing work.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating machinery within the print shop environment.
- Packaged completed orders for shipment or pickup by customers.
- Worked successfully with adverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated handheld scanners and computer terminals to document updates.
- Transferred completed orders to appropriate location with wheeled-cart or dolly.
- Kept detailed track of order inventories and verified timing and specifications of additional orders based on known customer preferences.
- Performed data entry tasks associated with updating customer accounts in the system.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Collaborated closely with warehouse staff to ensure timely shipment of products.
- Read and understood pick sheets in order to prepare accurate customer orders.
- Monitored inventory levels and documented replenishment requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock for orders.
- Created packing slips and invoices for outgoing shipments with job-related software.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Print Shop Assistant
Thinkcustom Gifts and Tees
Chicago, IL
10.2004 - 01.2023
- Prepared invoices after each job was completed in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate printing services for their needs.
- Produced quotes based on customer specifications and estimated cost of services provided.
- Packaged completed orders for shipment or pickup by customers.
- Operated a variety of printing equipment such as digital printers, offset presses, and bindery machines.
- Copied documents and handled binding for finishing work.
- Operated equipment high-volume photocopiers, printers and folding and inserting machines to manage over 75-100 projects per week.
- Adjusted equipment and computer interface to print various sized projects using different paper stocks.
- Edited documents in Adobe Acrobat and other software programs to prepare them for printing.
- Created proofs from customer-provided artwork to show how prints will look when finished.
- Maintained inventory of paper, ink, and other supplies necessary for operation of the print shop.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Leveraged Photoshop skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Education
Electronics Technology
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL10-2002
High School Diploma -
ALEXANDER HAMILTON High School
Milwaukee, WI06-1992
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Shipping and Receiving
- Order Management
- Following Pick Sheets
- Verifying Shipments
- Shipment Processing
- Operating Forklifts
- Deadline Management
- Order Picking
- Preparing Packages
- Handheld Scanners
- Safety Practices
- Picking Orders
- Releasing Orders
- Returns Processing
Timeline
Print Shop Assistant
Thinkcustom Gifts and Tees
10.2004 - 01.2023
Order Processing Specialist
Aldrich Chemical Company
02.1994 - 10.2004
Electronics Technology
Carl Sandburg College
High School Diploma -
ALEXANDER HAMILTON High School