Management Manager
Resume:
Daniel S. Amstutz
Clearwater, Florida 33760
Tel: 727-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
August 9, 2013
Dear Hiring Director;
My skills and experience represent a background in Prepress Management, and
a long career in Flexo Printing. I feel these past experiences fit ideally
into your company's current needs.
Currently, as Prepress & Production Technology Manager in a $30m annually
print marketing company, I provide a comprehensive connection between Art
(Design and Prepress) - I.T. - Digital and Print departments fostering a
working relationship between the three interacting departments, Managing
and administrating workflows, work processes, all production equipment, Art
systems, G7 color management, testing/implementation of software/equipment
and Quality of output product. Knowledge consultant to the Art,
Print/Production and IT managers concerning issues of a workflow,
technical, Art or color nature in the best practices, equipment, workflows,
and improvement of output.
I have considerable experience in all Graphic software, Adobe Creative
Suite, PDF Workflows, Digital Proofing, and Prepress processes. I am well
versed in Agfa Imagesetters, Oyo Thermal film output, and Macdermid Inkjet
film devices. I have an intimate knowledge of Xante RipIt, Esko RIP
systems, Efi Fiery RIPs, and associated output RIPs. I have a full
understanding of Printing, Cyrel flexo plate systems, Large scale
commercial Screen Printing, Emulsions, Large format Digital printing,
Vutek, Oce, Dupont and HP. I am versed in Microsoft and Apple systems,
networking and system admin. I am an IdeaAlliance G7 Color management
Professional.
Prior, I worked 10 years as the Prepress Manager for a narrow web flexo
label print company specializing in high regulated pharmaceutical markets.
I was a senior member of the Total Quality ISO 9001 management team and
conducted audits and documentation. I have vast knowledge of the
specifications, limitations and processes required to produce quality
product.
After leaving the Printing Company, I worked as a contract Project
Coordinator for the Graphic, Packaging and Engineering Dept of a major
Pharmaceutical manufacturer working with a variety of Printers implementing
the Spotless color systems, the Pharmaceutical requirements and Printers
limitations. This required knowledge of both sides of the vendor/customer
relations, and thorough knowledge of printing, color management, trapping,
graphics and computer systems.
Sincerely,
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Daniel S. Amstutz
DANIEL S. AMSTUTZ
5948 141st Terrace North, Clearwater, Florida 33760, USA
Phone - 727-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Visionary Leadership - Production Technology System Analyst - Results
Oriented
Degree; Bsc International Business Management & Computer Science
Diploma; Analytical Workflow Management (Change and Lean Management)
Certifications:
. Project Management Professional
. G7 Color Management
. Total Quality Management
. ISO 9001:2000 Quality Mgt
. PC Technician and Network Mgt
. Apple Systems Technical
Prepress & Production Technology Manager GSP (Print Marketing)
May 2011 - Present
Primary responsibility is Managing workflows between Art (Design and
Prepress) - I.T. - Digital and Print departments fostering a working
relationship between the three interacting departments, Managing and
administration of workflows, work processes, all pre-production equipment,
Art systems, G7 color management, testing/implementation of
software/equipment and Quality of output product.
1. Provide solutions between the three diverse departments by
understanding the processes, limitations, workflows, requirements,
goals and interactive relationships
2. Knowledge consultant for Art, Digital and Press concerning issues of a
Technical, Art, Color or Computer related nature
3. Mentoring all Art and Press Managers, establishing best practices and
equipment
4. Counselor for Print and Production Managers for print, film, and color
issues
5. Working with the IT Manager to maintain, support all Windows and Apple
systems, Esko, Efi, Onyx, RIP servers, Oyo, Agfa, MacDermid output
devices and Vutek, Oce, Dupont Digital printers.
6. G7 Color Management resident Expert, maintaining standards, and re-
certifications.
7. Championed establishing documented processes, lean practices and
continuous improvement programs
8. Member of the Quality Team reviewing and recommending solutions to
quality issues
Utilizing analytical workflow management and 'work smarter, not harder'
automation techniques, I have restructured the pre-production workflow
processes resulting in a 40% increase in productivity. I established new
Color management and measuring processes reducing non-conforming product by
20% for issues concerning bad color prints.
Project Mgt Coordinator - GP&E Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceuticals
August 2008 - February 2009
Project Management for the Graphic, Packaging and Engineering Dept creating
critical projects that involved analysis of Key Partners, negotiations of
Workflows, and cost versus risk decisions. Developed relationships with a
variety of Printers driving the implementation of the Spotless color
systems saving 25% on printing costs. This required knowledge of both sides
of the vendor/customer relations, and thorough knowledge of printing, color
management, trapping, graphics and computer systems.
PrePress and IT Manager Global Business Systems
January 1998 - July 2008
Managed the operations of Pre-Press and IT departments of narrow web flexo
pressure sensitive pharmaceutical label production. Senior member of the
ISO 9001 Quality Management team.
1. Managing artist in art design, proofing, and film creation using the
latest graphical applications and proofing techniques. This required both
mentoring staff and hands on customer relations.
2. Extensive hands-on knowledge of all Graphic software, printing related
Proofing and Imaging systems, and Flexo Pre-Press workflows.
Knowledgeable in troubleshooting and technology for both Apple and
Windows software/hardware. Experience in complete Color management, 4 and
8 color process/spot printing, Flexo Printing plates and prepress
systems.
3. The wide range of projects gave me the ability to utilize the full range
of IT projects, equipment and processes, color management and quality
procedures, plant layout and workflow analysis.
4. Restructured the workflow process to reduce waste by 33%.
5. Reorganized the workflows, filing and job positions, decreasing
turnaround times from 5 days to 2 days
6. Tested extensively using 8-color process (Spotless) to simulate the full
range of spot colors. This process reduced set-up time by 50%; saving 66%
of the cost of producing short runs
Computer Systems Consultant MagicMac (Apple retailer), NZ
February 1995 - October 1997
Graphic Systems Consultant on workflows, computers, networks and integrated
system solutions, researching and testing, preparing/presenting
demonstrations, training, technical, software and sales, specifically
tailored to the Graphics industry. This involved complete understanding of
the environments, workflows, hardware, software and the best procedures to
utilize the equipment and resources.
Senior Graphic Artist Carter Holt Harvey Packaging
June 1993 - January 1995
Utilizing graphic art and design skills, I created artwork for various high
level customers, interpreting design ideas into finished art. I created Art
Proofs for customer approvals, negotiated art designs, and reported art
status to Production team on a daily basis. I communicated with final
production vendor, creating film to printer's requirements.
1) Melissa Leach
Title: Human Resources, GBS
North Canton, OH, 44310
Telephone Number: 330-***-****
E-mail: ********@***.***
2. Meri Sistek
Title: Founder, PastaFinity
1188 Riverside Drive, Akron, OH, 44310
Telephone: 440-***-****
E-mail: Meri Sistek <********@*******.***>
3. Michael Smelcer
Title: Senior Graphic Designer, GSP
1213 Carolyn Ln, Clearwater FL 33755
Telephone: 727-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
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