Kristine L. Kluzak
Greenville, MI 48838 *******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To join an innovative organization in a challenging position enabling me to utilize my communication, leadership
and creative skills while helping the company surpass their goals in the print industry.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI December, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Imaging, Cum Laude
Research Thesis: Color setting methodologies and their implications on newspaper production
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Production Manager June 2002 Present
Greenville, MI
Screen Works Custom Screen Printing
Operate and manage all aspects of profitable screen printing business
Coordinate purchasing of all components for each job from several suppliers
Creatively work with clients to achieve desired graphic designed detailed artwork for production
Schedule production for textiles, stainless steel, and vinyl graphics to meet customer demands
Communicate directly with customers to obtain repeat orders for ongoing or similar production runs
Advertise daily to customers through word of mouth and cold call sales
Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software for various duties on a daily basis
Designed and implemented a training program for new employees in screen preparation and press operation
Production Management Intern May 2008 July 2008
Riverside, CA
Dow Jones and Company
Managed night-side operations for production of The Wall Street Journal.
Participated in operational meetings including safety, capital, quality, and budgeting
Identified recurring quality errors by each operator’s defects through extensive research
Completed hands on training for making and installing plates, setting color, and troubleshooting on press
Created and entered newsprint orders and manifests based on allocated tonnes and current inventory levels
Networked with industry professionals and toured vendor facilities to further understand production
Facilitated chemical inventories throughout the plant and updated MSDS data accordingly
ACTIVITIES
Retreat Coordinator October 2006 Present
Lansing, MI
Michigan Pilgrim Fellowship Youth Commission
Seek and evaluate site locations for youth safety and event readiness
Create web page and update on regular basis for student communication
Establish relationship with host site and inform contact of required duties
Guide small group discussions with junior and senior high students
Treasurer December 2004 December 2007
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Women’s Rugby Club
Compiled financial information for approximately $8,000 per semester for the team
Prepared budgets for allocation processes from campus funding totaling $5,000
Organized monthly e-board and bi-weekly team meetings
Solicited businesses for monetary and gift donations to support the team
President August 2006 December 2007
Kalamazoo, MI
Sports Club Council of WMU
Lead bi-weekly meetings with student representatives from twenty clubs on campus
Wrote a request to reallocate a portion of student funding for WMU to benefit sports on campus
Addressed concerns of students on campus with President of university on a monthly basis