Robert Gilbert
York
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager with extensive experience at GGS Packaging Group, adept at leading cross-functional teams and optimizing project efficiency. Proven track record in project planning and relationship building, successfully managing budgets and enhancing operational processes. Skilled in prepress technology and fostering collaboration to deliver high-quality results on time.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager /Account Manager
GGS Packaging Group
08.2013 - 11.2025
- Led cross-functional offshore team of 8 to execute packaging prepress projects within established timelines.
- Implemented process improvements Standard Operating Procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Developed project specific plans, ensuring alignment with client specifications and FDA and Nutritional regulatory requirements.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Responsible for all litho, flexo, corrugated, digital, pressure sensitive projects for numerous clients.
- Analyzed/Preflighted all files coming in from designers to ensure all printer specifications are met and communicated to clients any issue that needed addressed.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms to enhance service delivery and cost-effectiveness on printing projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects by scheduling production, production cost analysis, purchasing, contract negotiations and supporting sales staff as technical advisor by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals and profitability.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Project Manager/Designer/Operator
PreMedia Global
02.2008 - 07.2013
- The GGS division I was responsible for was sold to PreMedia Global. All technical competencies and responsibilities and responsibilities listed under GGS Information Services remained the same through the transition.
- Created and delivered solutions that maintained business and technology performance standards through the purchase of the pre-press division from GGS and subsequent outsourcing transition under PMG: scheduled production, production cost analysis and projections, purchasing, contract negotiations, support sales staff as technical advisor.
- Managed a three-shift team that created a seamless transition for customer through the acquisition of GGS.
- Differences through the transition: *Management of a local team became management of an outsourced team based in India
Project Manager/Designer/Prepress Manager
GGS Information Services
11.1982 - 02.2008
- Project Manager / Designer (1998 - 2008) Responsible for all litho, flexo, corrugated, digital, pressure sensitive projects for numerous clients
- Responsible for quoting, preflight, QC, silhouette, color correction, cloning, creative design, photo editing, print layout, special effects, output files and repro, screen angle and registration analysis and the art of understanding how trapping affects projects.
- Trouble shooting and resolving complex printing issues from design to print.
- Managed a three-shift team through the conversion from film to digital.
- Lead Mac / PC Operator (1992 - 1998) Received my training from software consultant when electronic prepress software system was instituted, then trained new operators on software and standard operating procedures.
- Developed and instituted standard operating procedures transitioning division from film to digital era.
- Prepress Supervisor (1982 - 1992) Managed the 3 shift conventional prepress staff, hired new employees, trained, scheduled production, production cost analysis and projections, purchasing, contract negotiations, support sales staff as technical advisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern York
Wrightsville, PANo Degree - General Art Courses
Bradley Academy School of Art
York, PA09-1983
Skills
- Project coordination
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Project Manager /Account Manager
GGS Packaging Group
08.2013 - 11.2025
Project Manager/Designer/Operator
PreMedia Global
02.2008 - 07.2013
Project Manager/Designer/Prepress Manager
GGS Information Services
11.1982 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Eastern York
No Degree - General Art Courses
Bradley Academy School of Art