JEFFREY NELSON
Rogers, Minnesota 55374
Home: 763-***-****
Cell: 612-***-****
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SUMMARY
Proven background in account and project management responsibilities, which
lend themselves to a continued career in Sales Support/Customer Service. A
results-driven professional who is familiar with all production aspects of
the printing industry, and in turn, parlaying that experience in providing
superior and knowledgeable service to the client. The ability to work in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where quickly adapting to ongoing
change, thorough and timely follow-through, and providing a calming
influence in defusing potential volatile situations have been key factors
to a successful track record in building and maintaining profitable
customer relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NorthStar Media, Cambridge, MN
2009 - Present
Project/Account Manager, 2009-Present
Responsible for bringing in new national and local accounts and servicing
the customer.
. Bring new ideas and initiatives to create an updated printing
facility.
. Traveled to old and new customer locations for personal meetings,
which resulted in increased satisfaction, trust and loyalty.
RR DONNELLEY PREMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, Chanhassen, MN 1995 - 2009
(Formerly Banta Corporation)
Account Manager, 2003-2009
Responsible for managing three major national accounts and work with the
Response Marketing Service facilities in Minnesota and Connecticut.
. Maintained the highest level of customer satisfaction by introducing
new ideas and initiatives, resulting in more efficient and streamlined
deliverables.
. Traveled to customer locations for personal meetings, which resulted
in increased satisfaction, trust and loyalty.
. Trained customers, as well as internal staff, on soft proofing
application (Insite), which has proven to be a successful tool for
proofing on line, thus getting back to the customer with finalized
proofs in a more timely and efficient manner.
. Led meetings and training through WebEx and web video.
Desktop Production / Customer Service Representative, 1999 - 2002
Film Assembler / Proofer, 1995 - 1998
JOHNSON / ANDERSON PRINTING, Shakopee, MN 1990 -
1995
Privately owned envelope printer.
Electronic Prepress Lead, 1991-1995
Served as the firm's technical expert for prepress activities and
initiatives.
. Brought the Company from film assembly into desktop production, which
provided greater efficiency in eliminating several steps from the
previous process.
. Investigated and introduced new technology and integrated workflow,
resulting in a smoother, error-free process.
Typesetter/Film Assembler/Camera Operator/Plate Maker, 1990-1991
. Learned trade quickly. Maintained high level of production in a fast
pace environment.
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LERNER PUBLICATIONS, Minneapolis, MN 1987 -
1990
Privately-owned publisher of children's books.
Keyliner / Designer
Worked closely with the designer and prepress department in creating a
quality product
. Was a resource for designers and prepress for many operations.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
General Studies, North Central University, Minneapolis, MN
PROFESSIONAL / CIVIC / VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Advisory Board Member, HighPoint Church, 2002-2005
Board Member, HighPoint Church, 2005-2009
Committee Chair, Boy Scouts of America, 2006-2009
Member, Park Board, Rogers, MN, 2008-