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Stephen Derderian

West Warwick,RI

Summary

Accomplished Print Production Manager with a proven track record at LifeSpan: Rhode Island, enhancing workflow optimization and client relations. Expert in quality assurance and production scheduling. Skilled in client communication and estimating costs, ensuring projects meet strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Production Manager

Lifespan: Rhode Island Hospital
09.2016 - Current
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.

Print Purchasing Manager

TwoBolt
04.1992 - 08.2016
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.

Print Estimator

Mercury Print and Mail
04.1992 - 08.2016
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
  • Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.

Digital Press Operator

Mercury Print and Mail
04.1992 - 08.2016
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Analyzed daily density readings from each printer to detect potential quality issues.
  • Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.

Offset Press Operator

Mercury Print and Mail
04.1992 - 08.2016
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Operated diverse printing presses to produce high-quality printed material within tight deadlines
  • Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School
Coventry, RI
05.1988

High School Diploma -

West Bay Graphic Arts
Coventry, United States
05.1988

Skills

  • Client Communication
  • Estimating costs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Deadline Management
  • Production Scheduling
  • Quality Control
  • Color Management
  • Client Relations
  • Safety Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Product Planning

Timeline

Print Production Manager

Lifespan: Rhode Island Hospital
09.2016 - Current

Print Purchasing Manager

TwoBolt
04.1992 - 08.2016

Print Estimator

Mercury Print and Mail
04.1992 - 08.2016

Digital Press Operator

Mercury Print and Mail
04.1992 - 08.2016

Offset Press Operator

Mercury Print and Mail
04.1992 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Coventry High School

High School Diploma -

West Bay Graphic Arts
Stephen Derderian