Jim Paradise

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Lewiston, NY 14092

585-***-****

E-mail: abjipo@r.postjobfree.com

• Comprehensive background in Textile and Graphics Screen Printing and Pad Printing

• Highly effective at developing and implementing solid production processes for all departments

• A very successful leader, motivator and trainer who knows how to get the best from employees.

• Extensive experience in art direction, prepress, ink formulation, printing production, finishing

• Quality systems training: Certified Lead Auditor of ISO 9001:2000, TQM, SPC, Six Sigma.

• Skilled in 4 Color Process printing engineering, Digital printing, Ink systems, substrate

evaluation, MRP systems. Hands on knowledge of all screen printing, pad printing and offset operations

and functions

Experience

December 2009 to Present Eurotex Niagara Falls, NY

Eurotex is a screen printer of various types or graphic for the sportswear and safety wear industry.

Operations Manager: Using my years of screen printing industry experience, I managed the entire project of

setting up the US Facility, hired and trained all personnel, developed all processes, optimize production

capabilities, developed quality standards, introduced lean manufacturing methodologies; spearhead most R&D

projects, Developed MRP system. Run day to day operations of entire plant.

November 2006 to December 2009 Private Screen Printing Consultant Pittsford, NY

Using my extensive screen printing and pad printing knowledge and expertise, I helped many companies to setup

and start up operations, improved existing operations, developed better production processes, implement quality

management systems, train staff, write procedures, do quality audits, Gap analysis etc.

February 2005 to November 2006. J.N. White Designs Perry, New York

JN White is a screen printer of large and small format graphics for various high tech companies. Printed

primarily onto polycarbonate, polyester, aluminum, composite materials.

Process Engineer: Responsible for decreasing defects, improving product quality, decreasing lead time,

employee skills development, Corrective Action Plans, R&D and safety committee chairman.

• Identified and directed product/process improvement opportunities based on customer needs

• Optimized material and production workflow to improve quality, productivity, capabilities.

• Provided the operations team with the latest technical knowledge concerning process techniques,

materials, manufacturing methodologies, etc.

• Supported job costing on a product line basis to ensure profitability.

• Maintained a safe and secure work environment.

September 2002 to February 2005 Prodir Inc Saint Petersburg, Florida

Prodir is a manufacturer, screen printer and pad printer of promotional products.

Operations Manager: Manage all elements of the Graphics Printing operations including Graphic Design.,

Pre-production, Make-ready, Ink, Print Production and Finishing

• Planned and coordinated all aspects of the initial set-up and start-up of the U.S. facility.

• Performed all initial testing and designed all production processes.

• Systematically developed all aspects of production to create a system which is profitable with

minimal waste, excellent quality and high efficiencies.

July 1998 to September 2002 Stolle Products Sidney, Ohio

Stolle Products is a fabricator, screen printer and assembler of graphic elements for the household appliances

industry

Art Director/Graphic Designer/Prepress Manager: Managed the Graphic Design and Prepress operations

of the company including the Graphic Design Department, Make-ready/Screen Department and Ink

Department.

• Instituted new departmental operations strategies, heightening output, efficiency and quality.

• Reevaluated all variables of the graphic design process and made appropriate improvements.

• Doubled output of my department while at the same time decreasing errors by 67%.

• Authored ISO 9001 procedures for the entire department..

September 1995 to July 1998 Graphix Unlimited Bremen, IN

A screen printer of large format high impact graphics for the recreational equipment industry printing OEM

parts, Point of Sale Graphic, Packaging, Decals, Labels, Hang Tags, Banners, Textiles and Signs. Printing on

metals plastics and fabrics

Art Director/Graphic Designer: Responsible for all creative, technical and managerial aspects of the

graphic design department, which was Mac and PC based and a various arsenal of digital output devices.

• Targeted key accounts and directed the development of all new graphic design concepts and

conceptual presentation materials, resulting in the acquisition of $600,000/yr in new sales.

• Increased production of the department by over 30% the first year.

• Developed graphic design solutions, enabling new areas of growth into the POP sector of the

industry. A key component was developing the companies four color process expertise.

• Instrumental in the implementation of a Color Management System throughout the entire

process.

September 1990 to September 1995 Horizon Products Carson, CA

A contract textile screen printer for the Los Angeles Garment Industry.

Art Director/Graphic Designer: Directed the graphic design department in the creation of production art for

customers in a variety of sectors in the printed sportswear industry.

• Brought four-color process and simulated process into the company.

• Headed development of new preprint lines and designed original artwork for many sports related

and active wear screen printers.

• Created over $75,000 in savings by decreasing time to produce artwork through introducing and

training staff on P.C. and then Mac computer technology.

Additional Experience, Consulting and Freelance Work

• KDM Screen Printing, A Screen Printer of POP signage – Cincinnati, OH

• Mar-tek Industries, A Screen Printer of POP and OEM for Gas Station Marts-Greensboro, NC

• Dublet Manufacturing, A Screen Printer of POP signage – San Francisco, CA

• The Duck Company, Resort Apparel Designer and Printer. Arvada, CO

• Mastro Graphic Arts, Machine Graphics, Product Identification, OEM Apps. Rochester, NY

• Fabra USA, A screen printer of sublimation transfers & sewing operation – Ormond Beach, FL

• American Printworks, A garment Screen Printer and Embroidery – Vernon, CA

• McKibben, A Screen Printer of various sportswear – Santa Ana, CA

• Integrated Sports Marketing, A Screen Printers of sports apparel – Largo, FL

• Intertec Corporation, A Screen Printer of plastic bottles – Greensboro, NC

• Angelus Pacific, A Screen Printer for the college bookstore industry – Fullerton, CA

• GSP Marketing, A POP Screen Printer for the convenience store industry – Clearwater, FL

• Falcon Enterprises, A Screen Printer for the recreational vehicle industry–Saint Petersburg, FL

Additional Computer Skills: Very proficient and knowledgeable in graphic design software: Photoshop CS3, QuarkXPress,

Illustrator CS3, Photoshop CS3, Production Planning Software, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office Excel, Word,

Skills

and various other graphic design and administrative support programs.

Management Skills: ISO 9001-2000 Certified Lead Auditor. Excellent team leader. Six Sigma. “Coach like”

approach. A Trainer. A Motivator. A Mentor. Highly Organized. Results Driven.

Education • 1976 Hudson Valley Community College – Troy, New York

• 1979 University of Massachusetts, College of Graphic Design – Boston, MA

• 1981 Bergen Community College, BA Graphic Design – Paramus, New Jersey

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