Robert Shea Hairston
**** ******** ***** • Nesbit, MS 38651 • Tel: 901-***-**** • ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain full time employment with a company where
I can utilize my skills in a fast paced production / manufacturing or distribution environment
while supporting my family.
Vice President of Operations / Production Manager
Cornerstone Graphics • Southaven, MS • 1995-2010
1. Operations Manager, responsible for general daily business operations of the entire company including
purchasing, budgeting, cost reduction, vendor relations, customer satisfaction and retention, new hires,
employee training and scheduling.
1. Production Manager, responsible for new system implementation of more efficient work flows pertaining to the
production processes and inventory management so that we could better serve our customers, meeting their
national distribution demands for quality products on a consistent basis.
1. Responsible for electronic and manual production tracking system implementation and work flows for entire operation
1. Printing Technical Specialists & Liaison to clients and customer service department
1. Director of Art and Internet Technologies
1. Electronic Data Management, File Preparation, Scanning, Archiving, Imaging
1. Responsible for all computer systems, server management, technical support, computer upgrades & repairs
on File Servers, Web Servers, RIPs, Desktops, Laptops, Printers and Peripherals.
1. E-mail Client Support Lead
1. Website Development
1. Web based client ordering system support
1. File Pre Flighting
1. Electronic File Repairs and technical training of other Graphic Artist on how to troubleshoot and make repairs
1. Responsible for File Preparation Instructions to clients and employees
Training artist on software and peripheral use.
1. Responsible for all Software Purchasing, Installation and Employee Training
1. Responsible for keeping up with ever changing technologies and applying new strategies for staying
competitive in the market place.
1. Equipment purchasing and upgrades
1. Estimating, responsible for estimating commercial, digital, and special printing projects
1. Key Account Customer Service and Sales, responsible for handling a few of the companies largest customers in
conjunction with the over site of several customer service reps
1. Assisting the sales department with new customer presentations and complex technical data.
1. Consulting with the Sales Department & Customers on technology and methods for better servicing individual
needs
1. Responsible for learning, understanding and training Senior Management, Accounting, Order Entry and
Customer Service on customer procurement policies and systems such as ARIBA.
Production
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Penn State University, University Park, PA
School of Informational Sciences and Technology - IST
Computer Science / Webmaster Certification
State Technical Institute, Memphis, TN (now Southwest Tennessee Community College)
Accounting
Business Management
SPECIAL TRAINING / CERTIFICATES
Certified Professional Webmaster
Member of World Organization of Webmasters (WOW)
Certified Hewlett Packard Indigo Operator
Ariba Supplier Network
SKILLS
Proclivity to Solve Technical Problems, both Mechanical & Computerized
Accustomed to Multi-tasking, while staying focused and thorough
Internet Savvy
Mechanically Inclined
Extremely Fast Learner
Strong Leadership Skills
Proficient Software Knowledge
Proficient Computer, Server and RIP Knowledge
Proficient with Commercial Printers, Copiers, and other Peripherals
Analytical
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Professional Graphics Design and Publication Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
Macromedia Freehand
PageMaker
Quark
WebDesign / Editing Software and Computer Languages
Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks
HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, cXML, Java, PHP
OS System Knowledge
Windows 3.1, Windows 98, Windows XP Professional, Windows 7,
Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003
Administrative and Clerical Software
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Quickbooks, Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, Thunderbird, Outlook, Eudora, Symantec Enterprise Solutions, LinkedIn, Open Office
REFERENCES
Tina Cliburn 901-***-****
Richard Cotton 901-***-****
Tom S. Hairston 901-***-****
Anne Thomas 901-***-****