Sam Jarvis
Austin
Summary
Resourceful Head Of Operations offering 14 years of extensive experience in the print production industry. Skilled in identifying areas for operational and production efficiencies. Analytical problem solver and critical thinker with quick decision-making and multi-tasking abilities.
Continually learning new technology to stay up to date with industry developments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator
East End Ink
03.2023 - Current
- Implemented production procedures for companies first screen print press.
- Implemented ShopVox management system for job quoting, production tracking, materials handling, shipping and invoicing.
- Setting production schedules based on companies service level agreement and client deadlines,
- Coordinating with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management for screen print and embroidery departments.
- Managing RIP software for film positive outputs.
Head Of Operations
Awesome Merch LLC
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Setup and established operation of the new US business in 2018.
- Oversaw print production machine installation.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill sets.
- Created standard operating procedures for the business to ensure timely completion of print orders.
- Implemented production management systems and integrated them with web to print ecommerce platforms (Infigo, Netsuite & PrintOS / HP SiteFlow.)
- Implemented ShipHero 3PL warehouse management system for inventory tracking and fulfillment.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
Head Of Digital Production and Pre-Press
Awesome Merchandise Ltd
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed pre-press and print production department to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Interviewed and hired pre-press artworkers for both digital print and screen print production.
- Interviewed and hired machine operators for digital print production.
- Implemented production systems and standard operating procedures.
- Implemented 5S and lean manufacturing across all company departments.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
Head Of Pre-Press/Digital Print Machine Operator
Awesome Merchandise Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2013
- Checked and prepared customer artwork files for digital print production.
- Created mock ups for customer approval for both screen printed garments and digitally printed paper and card products.
- Spot color separation for screen print.
- Operated various digital print production and wide format presses. (Konica Minolta c8000, Konica Minolta c6100, Xerox 700, Epson SureColor S80600, Roland Soljet XF-640).
- Operated various print finishing and binding machines. (Duplo 646, Duplo DBM-600 Saddle Stitcher, Paper Cutter, Folder/Creasers and Laminators).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Graphics
Leeds Becket University
Leeds UK07.2008
Skills
Operations Management
Print Production Management
Hiring & Training
Systems & Process Implementation
Digital Print
Wide Format Print
Screen Print
RIP Software (EFI / Command Workstation, ONYX Thrive)
Web to Print
Workflow Automation
Shipping & Fulfillment Logistics
Third Party Logistics
Warehouse Management
Pre-Press Graphics / Adobe CS
Lean Manufacturing & 5S
Netsuite
Infigo
Print OS / HP SiteFlow
ShopVox
ShipHero
Timeline
Production Coordinator
East End Ink
03.2023 - Current
Head Of Operations
Awesome Merch LLC
01.2018 - 09.2022
Head Of Digital Production and Pre-Press
Awesome Merchandise Ltd
04.2013 - 01.2018
Head Of Pre-Press/Digital Print Machine Operator
Awesome Merchandise Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Graphics
Leeds Becket University
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