RYAN P. BUCKLEY

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SENIOR PRESSMAN

Experienced Innovative Knowledgeable

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#HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND DETAIL ORIENTED PRESSMAN with over twenty years of printing experience utilizing

a variety of equipment. Expert journeyman press operator dedicated to consistently meeting

deadlines, finding innovative solutions to problems and ensuring quality results. Knowledgeable,

with the ability to mentor and train associates, as well as motivate a team to ensure superior

productivity and an excellent finished product.

Core Expertise and Value Added:

Project Management Skills

Negotiating Expertise

Problem Solving Abilities

Leadership & Mentoring Capabilities

“Hands On” Management Mentality

Budget Management Experience

Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

Decision Making Abilities

Self-Motivated

Goal Oriented

Cost Control Knowledge

Experienced in operating and mechanically maintaining:

Miehle 19 X 25-1 color

Multilith 12 X 18-1 color

Hamada 12 X 18-1 color

Hamada 12 X 18 T-Head-2 color

Sakurai 20 X 26-2 color

Shinohara 23 X 29-5 color

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER AND DAILY NEWS, Conshohocken, PA 1996-present

SENIOR PRESSMAN

Oversaw all operations of a high volume in house press shop for a major newspaper. Shop

consistently produced 12 million impressions per year.

Lead pressman overseeing five press operators over two shifts while coordinating all

projects and operating the Shinohara 23 X 29-5 color press.

Held sole authority to order all necessary supplies and products to keep printing

operations running smoothly; collaborated with management to maintain budget and

expenses.

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER AND DAILY NEWS, Conshohocken, PA (continued)

SENIOR PRESSMAN/PRINT SHOP SUPERVISOR

Regularly communicated with vendors and negotiated prices before ordering supplies such

as paper and ink to ensure the best pricing for the company.

Accurately coordinated employee schedules with projected projects to meet deadlines and

ensure quality products.

Individually trained all press operators in the operation of all in house press equipment;

educated all employees on proper procedures and processes to ensure safety, quality and

productivity.

Successfully negotiated and persuaded management to keep printing jobs in house

resulting in an overall lower cost and higher quality product for the company.

Individually performed regular maintenance on press equipment resulting in decreased

expenses and an uninterrupted production schedule.

Exposed to the operation of AGFA Computer to Plate system and 45” Prism

Programmable cutter system.

Responsible for the scheduling, production and printing of special edition posters for all

Philadelphia sports teams; posters were included in the Daily News/Philadelphia Inquirer

newspapers and distributed to the sports teams.

Named Employee of the Month in March 2010 for producing quality material for the most

economical pricing available.

MAXIMUM GRAPHICS (FORMERLY FELTONVILLE PRINTING COMPANY), Bensalem, PA 1995-2000

PRESSMAN

Operated various press equipment for high quality printing company specializing in an array of

products.

Produced quality business cards, letterhead, brochures and door hangers for major

accounts including Toll Brothers, Rita’s Water Ice, Sands Casino and Fuddruckers.

Successfully operated the Hamada 12 X 18-1 color and 12 X 18 T-Head-2 color press and

Multilith envelope feeder consistently ensuring quality products.

Worked on the Hamada 12 X 18 T-Head-2 color press for raised printing.

IRONEES COMPANY, Philadelphia, PA 1990-1995

PRESSMAN/SHOP MANAGER

Oversaw all print shop operations and operated various press equipment for large manufacturing

company.

Successfully managed entire print shop operation process from changing roller in presses

to cutting.

Produced quality product labeling used within packaging for a variety of products.

Negotiated pricing and ordered all paper, ink and supplies for entire print shop.

Individually performed all routine and necessary maintenance on equipment resulting in

overall decreased company expenses.

Operated Miehle 19 X 25-1 color press.

EDUCATION

Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ

A.A.S.-Criminal Justice

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Firefighter - Cinnaminson, NJ - 1990 to 1996

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