Bruce Reid
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Career Overview
Adaptable and talented computer programmer with 20+ years of experience in
the direct mail, graphic design, printing industry and 15+ years of network
administration with Microsoft Windows networks. Background includes server
& file maintenance, data and list hygiene and data enhancement. Manager and
overseeing of fulfillment department. Maintaining local area networks as
well as off site networks and dealing with wireless routers and switches.
Skilled custom programmer of complex data and digital manipulation with
digital and ink jet imaging. Baum & MBO Folders with slit nest, perforating
and scoring experience. Pitney Bowes, Bell & Howell, Pinnacle inserters,
Fiery RIP print stations, Digital Konica/Minolta Bizhub, Xerox digital
laser printers and Oce' roll to roll continuous printers. Trimming,
stitching, cutting and pre press experience. 20+ years experience in
working with all postal regulations and requirements.
Qualifications
|. Knowledge of programming |. |Hands-on and proactive |
|languages | | |
|. Experience in various operating |. |Programming codes |
|systems | | |
|.| Microsoft MCSE Certified |. |Computer applications |
|. Proficiency in TCP/IP protocols |. |Network/server |
| | |maintenance |
|.| Network asset management |. |System upgrades |
|.| Story board/visual mock-up |. |System backups |
|.| Customer needs assessment |. |Strong project |
| | | |management skills |
|. Excellent problem solving skills |. |Excellent communication |
| | |skills |
|.| Digital printing/copying |. |Excellent diagnostic |
| | | |skills |
|.| Vendor/Client relations |. |Document management |
|.| Data backup/retrieval |. |On-call experience |
|.| Patch management |. |GUI and tools |
| | |. |Network |
| | | |improvements/upgrades |
Technical Skills
|Skills |Experience |Total Years |Last Used |
|Windows NT Administration, | |20+ |Presently |
|Windows Office, Mail | | | |
|Manager 2010, Adobe Suite, |Windows | | |
|HTML, Data |Networks/IBM | | |
| |Mainframe | | |
|Processing/PSL, Group 1 | | | |
|Software and FTP software. | | | |
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|Work Experience | | | |
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|Computer Programmer | | | |
|March 2010 to April 2011 | | | |
S & L Mailing and Graphics - Kingston, Massachusetts
Performed high resolution scanning, digital image printing and manipulation
for entire production department. Responsible for flawlessly completing
intricate specifications required by the customer including list hygiene,
data manipulation, and coding of letter programs for digital print media.
Complex programming of data and letter coding. Operation of digital and B &
W state if art Konica, Xerox and Ricoh lasers. Day to day operations of
network and printer maintenance along with high pace and multi taking of
client jobs.
Production Manager
March 2008 to March 2010
S & L Mailing and Graphics - Kingston, Massachusetts
Responsible for overseeing client jobs in various stages of production of
direct mail and fulfillment. Managed scheduling, jobs and materials for
production team, supervising the progress of projects from production to
post production. Implemented new floor design increasing efficiency in
production. Serviced and repaired all malfunctions in production equipment
decreasing cost in outsourced technical support expenditures. Also oversee
all fulfillment projects.
Data Processing Manager
February 1997 to October 2002
Century Mailing Co./W.A. Wilde Co. - Brockton, Massachusetts
Responsible for supervising five programmers as well as being part of the
programming team performing list maintenance, data coding and letter setup
for client jobs. Custom programming of complex data and list manipulation.
Organized client jobs and scheduling data and print files materials for
production team, supervising the progress of projects from production to
post production. Responsibilities also included network administration and
implementing and upgrading network patches and service packs to keep
servers and workstations up to date.
Education and Training
Clark University 1999
Braintree, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Microsoft Windows NT Administration
(MCSE) Certificate