Sean Ross

Operated wide-format printers to produce banners, posters, signs, and also roll-to-roll printers.

• Platforms included HP-450 and HP-3600 roll-to-roll, HP FB11000, and EFI Vutek 125 large format.
• Operating Zund Cutters (Standard and Double wide.)
• Operating Laminators (various types.)
• Maintained digital printing machines and ensured they were running efficiently.
• Prepared files for printing, including proofreading, making corrections, and adjusting layout as needed.
• Performed quality checks on printed materials to ensure accuracy of colors and clarity of images.
• Developed strategies for improving workflow efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality control.
• Trained new personnel on proper use of digital printer equipment and software programs used in production processes.
• Provided technical support to staff members who had questions about the use of digital print systems and equipment.
• Assessed inventory and ordered new ink, paper and other materials to keep supplies stocked.

• Promoted to Department Supervisor within 6 months of hire.
• Raised my first department (Electrical D27) to #1 in my district for 2 fiscal quarters. #1 for the half. #2 for the year.
• Achieved #1 in my current department (TRC D78) district wide for all quarters, both halves and the year!
• EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATIONS (Home Depot)
• Forklift
• Reachlift
• OP (Order Puller: large hydraulic lift for pulling very large product)
• Pacer
• Ballymore Electric Ladder
• Supervisor Duties include:
• Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
• Maintained detailed and accurate accounting records by overseeing documentation of sales, purchases and requisitions.
• Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
• Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
• Mentored employees and instructed on management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
• Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies.

• Installing RIP Interface/Digital Press Systems Mainly SCITEX systems.
• Refurbishing SCITEX platesetter / press equipment. Processors as well.
• Preparing refurbished equipment for shipping (domestics and international).
• Providing technical support to customers.
• Ordering parts and supplies.
• FORKLIFT operations.
• Customer support and interaction.
• Preparing contracts (Sales and Purchases).
• Inventory (Ordering, Receiving, Maintaining).
• Data Entry (and all Record Keeping).
• Liaison with Customers, Sales Team and Technical Team.

• RIP OPERATOR: Well versed with many different RIP Systems, especially SCITEX. I ran as many as 5 interface systems at once so I multi-task very well and have the ability to prioritize in order to achieve deadlines.
• Served as “Beta” tester for many new technologies, including the 1st 3M Digital Proofing Press. Beta tested multiple RIP Interfaces and corresponding operating systems as well.
• I served as Lead man for the Digital Proofing Department managing a small team and responsible for meeting all deadlines.
• Managed all digital assets/files, which numbered in the tens of thousands. I also worked with the transferring, conversion and archiving of digital files for our customers.
• Quality control for these files (checking size,cropping,rotation, etc...). I saved the company from very costly errors many times.
• Managed the A.I.M. (Asset Image Management) Department which stored, organized and managed digital files for our customers internet catalogs.
• Customer Service, I had to personally deal with vital million dollar accounts in a customer service capacity over the phone as well as in person.
• Worked within the Shipping Department in order to help meet our deadlines.

In my tenure:

• Promoted to highest level within each department I worked.
• Employee of the Month many times and once Employee of the Year.
• Survived 3 corporate takeovers and 4 layoffs