Quality Control Sales

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Alhambra, CA 91806 E-mail

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Paul Duran

Objective Seeking the opportunity in Management to utilize my leadership,

knowledge in printing, quality control, warehouse, inventory

control, auditing and training to confirm experience attained

throughout my career.

Awards Shared 1999-2001 Eugene Singer Award – Award given to a company in

recognition of excellence in business management which is defined by

growth and profitability ratios.

Career Achievement Ampersand Label – In 13 months raised profit margin and decreased

overhead expenditures which ultimately helped lead to sale of company.

Renaissance Mark Inc. – In seven months increased overall

performance and profitability leading to sale of company.

Security clearance 2003 – Los Angeles Label Co. Passed various background checks

regarding high security printing inks and processes.

Professional experience

May 2009 - Present Flexo Technologies, Inc South El Monte, CA

Sales and Technical Support

• Preserve existing customers while establishing new accounts

• Part of a team in the improvement of proficient ink technology.

• Created a strategic marketing plan to gain major accounts.

• Worked with Ink Lab Technicians in the development of new

product line.

• Provide technical assistance to customer in Press Finger printing

and requierments:

Assist customer in graphic design reviews.

Work in real time with customer to increase maximum

usage of product.

Recommend equipment conformity and Maintenance

program.

Provide product samples for real time testing.

Mar. 2009 – Oct. 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers LLC Los Angeles, CA

Security Officer

• Performed Security procedures within Dodger stadium

guidelines.

• Served as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infraction

while making their visit pleasant as possible.

• Checked patrons before they entered Dodger stadium to create a

safe and secure environment

• Uphold the goal of providing a safe and secure environment for

the enjoyment of all guests.

• Assist visitors with seating and location matters.

• Patrolled facility and man post during event.

• Detect and report any suspicious activity

Axiom Label Group

Aug. 2005 – Aug. 2008 Compton, CA

• Plant/Production Manager

• Responsible for developing processes and procedures in quality

control and production.

• Train all staff in quality control and improvements processes and

implementations.

• Audits of press paperwork. To ensure quality measures are performed

by press personnel along with check-offs and required signatures.

U.V. Varnish adherence test

Die cut test

Rub test when required

Spectrophotometer reading to verify color variance

Visual match to customer signed target

Barcode verification

• Initial paperwork verifying tests were performed.

• Work with operator to raise efficiency.

• Use strong problem solving skills to minimize downtime.

• Work closely with Production Supervisors in regards to necessary

paperwork to track and increase efficiency.

• Work with Art Department involving label construction.

• Assisting system programmer in creating better schedule visibility to

increase forecast accuracy.

• Run capabilities include booklet labels, 4cp and multilayer on a Re-

Insertion unit. Also produce 1 to 8 colors.

• Adhere to attendance and conduct policies. Enforce within company

guidelines.

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Nov. 2004 – May 2005 Renaissance Mark Fullerton, CA

Production Manager

• ISO 9001:2000 environment

• AIB – “American Institute of Baking” company certification

• Enforce company’s Clean and Safety guidelines.

• Track attendance and enforce policy as necessary. Review employee

job performance and work with trouble areas.

• Oversee a team of 88 employees (Production, Finishing, and

Shipping)

• Developed training program emphasizing the importance of safety,

quality, performance, maintenance, employee development and

material allocation which resulted in:

Improved quality and reduced customer complaints and

1.

returns to less than 1% to sales.

Development of preventive maintenance program reduced

2.

machine downtime increasing product output and minimized

press downtime.

Raised efficiency in productivity while reducing staff by 20%

and consequently creating a reduction in weekly overtime by

40%.

Improvement of safety awareness resulted in zero loss time

injuries

Raw material allocation program developed with major cost

savings projected. Enabling the real time and data of material

used per job order while reducing material waste.

3. Increased on-time deliveries to 95% on 23MM/ year.

Insurmountable amount of “Same Day” deliveries.

500k Finished Goods inventory – Daily cycle counts, which

4.

rose inventory accuracy from 48% to 96%.

Reduced “Finished Goods” inventory by 40%

5.

• Purchase supplies from various vendors while initiating cost saving

options.

• Interact with customer to provide best label solution within

capabilities.

• Run daily and monthly “Open Sales” report to ensure on time

delivery to forecast.

• Interview potential employees.

• Utilized temp agency to meet or surpass monthly sales forecast.

Sep.2003 – Oct. 2004 Ampersand Label Inc. Garden Grove, CA

Production Manager

• Responsible for all aspects of production

1. Quality tools used are spectrometer for color verification,

tape and rub test for adhesion, peel test for applicability die

strike for customer applicability.

• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Met goals to improve quality, safety, efficiency, on time delivery, and

development of production team

• During the past 12 months ALI has grown by 20%

• As improvements became apparent, quality was raised from 87% to

98% increasing customer satisfaction and reducing reprints.

• Augmented on time delivery from 81% to 95% with the ultimate goal

of zero missed deliveries.

• Working with personnel, having meetings constantly and raising

awareness, produced zero lost time injuries for 2004

• ALI achieved records in monthly, quarterly, and yearly dollars

shipped.

• Printing capabilities include;

• 4 Color Process

• 4cp top and bottom unsupported

• Multilayer

• Flap lamination

• Regular Lamination

• Roll to roll

• Roll to sheets

• Roll to fanfold

• Thermal Printing

• Hot Stamp

• Cold Foil

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Oct. 1987–Aug. 2003 Los Angeles Label Commerce, CA

Production Supervisor

• Coordinate work schedules and all production crews

• Conduct daily production meetings, reviewing job requirements, and

delivery commitments

• Conduct all production training

• Maintain proper inventory levels for consumables and raw materials

• Ensure adherence to safety policies

• Work towards goals for profitability, waste and missed deliveries

• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Emphasize

the importance of all around safety and ergonomics.

• Blanks to 8 colors including 4cp with various types of printing

processes including Pharmaceutical work.

• Quality tools used are spectrometer for color verification, tape and

rub test for adhesion, peel test for applicability.

• Interact with Sales personnel and customers to determine project

requirements, specifications and production timelines. Provide a

variety of designs and manufacturing options.

• Maintain an inventory of spare parts through department expense

account and retail store account while researching other options.

• Research, locate, and specify special product requirements needed,

utilizing the Internet, internal libraries and vendor contacts.

• Responsible for opening and/or closing of Plant. Have personal code

to disarm security system.

• Supervise a crew of 40 employees.

• Have scheduling meetings twice a day to ensure safety, quality and

production requirements are met. Output daily scheduling reports to

make certain commitment to customers are main focus. Adjust

schedules to assure on-time deliveries. Ability to adapt to rapid

changing priorities.

• Have production meetings daily to predict any possible delays that

may occur.

• Use strong problem solving skills to minimize downtime. Maintain,

fix, calibrate and log equipment. Schedule maintenance of equipment

by internal mechanic or outside vendor.

• Work closely with operators to monitor material usage and daily

work schedule completion. Take appropriate steps to reduce waste.

Establish goals and give feedback

• Participate in the interview process of new personnel and write

performance reviews to determine merit increases.

• Use temporary staffing agency to schedule help as needed.

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Mar.1987–Nov. 1987 National Printing Converters Van Nuys, CA

Production Supervisor

• Responsible for all press crews, finishing

• Responsible for quality control

• Maintained all inventory levels for consumables and raw materials

• **Transitioned company from a wide web format to narrow web

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Mar. 1976 – Mar. 1987 Stone Container Los Angeles, CA

Night Shift Supervisor

• Coordinated all production crews to ensure efficient operations as a

night shift supervisor from 1985 1987

• Performed lead floor person duties from 1984-1985

**Press Operator from 1976 1985

Education 1974 – 1979 Cal State Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

• Graphic Arts

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