Robert Michaud
Kingston
Summary
Seasoned owner with broad experience in managing multiple facets of business. Strong background in operations, financial oversight and strategic planning. Skilled at fostering growth through innovative problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Noteworthy contributions to prior work include improved efficiency, increased revenue and enhanced team performance.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Fast Signs
Plaistow
02.2017 - 04.2025
Owner
Fast Signs of Plaistow
Plaistow
02.2017 - 04.2025
- Sales
- Estimating
- Production-Sign Fabrication
- Installs-Vinyl and Signs
- Scheduling
- Employee Management
- Account Management
Mortgage Loan Officer
Mortgage Financial, Inc
Danvers
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed relationships with real estate agents, builders and other referral sources in order to generate business leads.
- Educated customers on various aspects of mortgage financing options available.
- Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about loan process.
Mortgage Loan Officer
Envoy Mortgage
Bedford
12.2010 - 01.2016
- Developed relationships with real estate agents, builders and other referral sources in order to generate business leads.
- Monitored customer accounts throughout the life cycle of each loan transaction.
- Processed new loan applications in accordance with established guidelines.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Bradford and Bigelow
Newburyport
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Coordinated the scheduling of deliveries with customers and vendors.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
Pressroom Manager
Bradford and Bigelow
Newburyport
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Managed pressroom personnel, providing guidance and training as needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Owner
Squamscott Press, Inc
Stratham
05.1990 - 12.2007
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Determined budgets, production goals and rates based on company policies and requirements.
- Developed pricing schedules, costing for materials, and compliance statements.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Pressroom Manager
Bradford and Bigelow
Danvers
03.1985 - 04.1990
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas of improvement throughout the pressroom.
- Scheduled staff shifts and maintained staffing levels to meet production demands.
- Reviewed job orders to determine amount of paper needed, ink color and potential special instructions.
- Managed pressroom personnel, providing guidance and training as needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Press Operator
Nichols Press
Lynn
06.1981 - 02.1985
- Reviewed customer proofs for proper layout, color accuracy, and text clarity before beginning a run on the press.
- Checked finished product against original copy or proof sheets to ensure accuracy of colors, text, and images.
- Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
- Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Fenwick HS
Peabody, MA06-1977
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Salem State
Salem, MASkills
- Sales and account management
- Production and print scheduling
- Cost estimation
- Customer relationship management
- Employee hiring and training
- Personnel management
- Offset printing techniques
- Business administration
- Bindery operation
Timeline
Owner
Fast Signs
02.2017 - 04.2025
Owner
Fast Signs of Plaistow
02.2017 - 04.2025
Mortgage Loan Officer
Mortgage Financial, Inc
01.2016 - 02.2017
Mortgage Loan Officer
Envoy Mortgage
12.2010 - 01.2016
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Bradford and Bigelow
01.2009 - 12.2010
Pressroom Manager
Bradford and Bigelow
01.2007 - 12.2008
Owner
Squamscott Press, Inc
05.1990 - 12.2007
Pressroom Manager
Bradford and Bigelow
03.1985 - 04.1990
Press Operator
Nichols Press
06.1981 - 02.1985
High School Diploma -
Bishop Fenwick HS
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Salem State
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