Branden J. Shelton

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Chicago, IL 60622 acqm63@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Brandmuscle Chicago, IL

Print Estimator/ Project Coordinator June 2013 - Present

Prepare estimates for custom print projects (large and small format) and other related marketing demands based on specifications, deadline requirements, and budgets.

Evaluate production issues and bottlenecks with creative team and accounts to provide proper solutions.

Source projects to third party vendors if necessary that could meet cost, schedule, and quality needs.

Average over 30 POD quotes daily and ensure appropriate profit margins are achieved.

Maintain a 48 hour turn around on all custom print quotes.

Recommend cost-saving alternative approaches of printing projects directly to higher management.

Centiv Services Chicago, IL

Workflow Management/ Lead pre-press specialist December 2009 – June 2013

Manage and regulate 800-1000 production tickets daily including 60-100 overnight rushes.

Implement procedures for new small format die cut process including a step by step file setup guide.

Constant contact with the vice president of operations and all print center managers to problem solve any production bottle necks and quality control issues to ensure our company wide error rate of 94%.

Advise and consult with over 200 onsite designers and 15 account managers on workflow and file issues to streamline production.

Improve man hour efficiency in the pre-press department, including reducing overhead costs by $35,000 annually while still ensuring a department error free rate of 98% since March 2010.

Reduce paper waste and material cost by over $24,000 annually by reformatting the print on demand template structure.

DigiGraphics Inc. Warrenville, IL

Internship May 2007- August 2007

Created and maintained the pre-press printing process for large format Inkjet printers and small format Nexpress.

Interfaced with clients for purposes of troubleshooting, invoicing, and print approval in order to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient use of the company’s printing assets. EDUCATION

Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in New Media Print and Publishing 2008 Print Technology (AAS) 2008