Thomas Kryder
Nampa,ID
Summary
Dedicated Newspaper Production professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Ad Production Manager
McClatchy Advertising
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
- Worked as a liaison between the McClatchy advertising staff and external customers and offshore creative teams to ensure timely completion of print and digital advertising creatives for all of McClatchy's 29 newspapers.
- Worked with all McClatchy daily and custom printers to insure highest quality print results.
As Production Coordinator
McClatchy Advertising
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall team performance and output quality.
- Worked as a liaison between the McClatchy advertising staff and external customers and offshore creative teams to ensure timely completion of print and digital advertising creatives for McClatchy's West Coast and Pacific Northwest properties.
- Managed internal ad production staff, including all required training, scheduling and reviews.
- Provided ad-building support when needed.
- Provided backup ad layout support to the pagination team for all McClatchy newspapers.
- Trained new sales associates in the use of CRM tools and production software.
Prepress Manager
Idaho Statesman
06.2000 - 03.2019
- Managed a 25-person staff in The Idaho Statesman's ad building, imagining and platemaking departments.
- Ensured equipment maintenance schedules were met, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Worked closely with advertising production staff to maintain high standards of quality and encourage repeat business.
- Worked with the press crew to maximize print quality and maintain all deadlines for our internal and external print customers.
- Monitored inventory levels on a regular basis, ordered and requested additional supplies, as necessary.
- Worked extensively with external customers to provide good customer service and desirable advertising results.
- Responsible for on time production of the Idaho Statesman newspaper on a daily basis, including on-time production of all print and digital ads.
- Provided IT support for the production department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.1989
Skills
- Administration and Reporting
- Performance Evaluations
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Project Planning
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications
Timeline
Ad Production Manager
McClatchy Advertising
06.2022 - 11.2023
As Production Coordinator
McClatchy Advertising
05.2019 - 06.2022
Prepress Manager
Idaho Statesman
06.2000 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Ball State University
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