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Suzanne Dunton

Warrenville,IL

Summary

Experienced graphic arts professional with extensive knowledge of paper categories, properties, and supply channels. Proven track record in purchasing , price negotiation, and building supplier relationships

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator

Platinum Converting
Bartlett, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
  • Evaluates project specifications and prepares accurate cost estimates.

Estimator/Customer Support Representative

Chicago Laminating
Arlington Heights, IL
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Create detailed cost estimates for laminating and coating projects
  • Serve as point of contact for customers on their projects

Job Planning Team

Manager Customer Service
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Executed the successful merge of our Account Management (Customer Service) and Manufacturing and Inventory Planning (Job Planning) Teams
  • Analyzed existing processes, identified areas of improvement, and proposed solutions to improve operational efficiency
  • Continued all purchasing responsibilities below

Manufacturing

Lake Book Manufacturing
Melrose Park, IL
02.1999 - 02.2024

And Inventory Management

Manager Manufacturing Planning
02.2001 - 10.2023
  • Lead and direct the purchasing decisions of Planning Team with annual spend in excess of $25 million. Materials include paper for web and sheeted presses, thermal film lamination, board, hot stamping foil and corrugated cartons
  • Collaborate with outside vendors on bindery finishing services. Negotiate pricing and communicate job specifications and requirements
  • Create complex manufacturing plans and press layouts to best utilize materials and maximize production efficiencies
  • Build and foster strong relationships with suppliers. Recognize opportunities for new supply partnerships that are mutually beneficial and sustainable.
  • Train Job Planning team members and mentor new hires

Team Leader

Account Manager
Melrose Park, IL
02.1999 - 02.2001
  • Developed customer relationships with assigned customer base. Served as direct customer contact
  • Communicated job instructions for manufacturing, shipping and billing
  • Trained and mentored team of Account Managers and assistants

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Purchasing and Price Negotiations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solver
  • Customer and Supplier Relations
  • inventory Management
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Training and Mentoring

Timeline

Estimator

Platinum Converting
05.2025 - Current

Estimator/Customer Support Representative

Chicago Laminating
02.2024 - 05.2025

Job Planning Team

Manager Customer Service
10.2023 - 02.2024

And Inventory Management

Manager Manufacturing Planning
02.2001 - 10.2023

Manufacturing

Lake Book Manufacturing
02.1999 - 02.2024

Team Leader

Account Manager
02.1999 - 02.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Michigan State University

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