MUBASHAR SAMAD KAZMI
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East Haven, CT 06512 Email: ********@*****.*** Home: 203-***-****
Results-oriented professional with demonstrated management and
Quality control skills in printing industry
1 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
> Solid responsibilities and accomplishments in printing industry with
focus on high standards of quality control, enhanced by Bachelor's Degree
in Mathematics and Physics.
> Strong ability to perform printing functions related to troubleshooting
various issues, research and development, and staff training.
> Thorough comprehension of industry-related practices proven to maintain
productivity and efficiency while delivering superior customer service.
> Highly resourceful and positive team player with solid work ethic and
ability to effectively solve problems while meeting deadlines in ever-
changing and stressful environments.
> Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
easily develop rapport with peers and recognized by senior management for
superior performance.
1 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brook & Whittle - Guilford, CT
2011-Active
Ink Room manager
. Responsible of getting press ready inks according to the schedule. Color
matches to the customer's requirements.
. Responsible of managing 2 printing process (UV Flexo, UV Screen)
. Vast knowledge of Shrink printing labels formulating inks and matching
colors as per customer requirements
. Extensive knowledge of various dispensers not limited to Novaflow and
GSE.
. Immense facilitation skills to train personal to achieve goals
successfully.
. Responsible of ink inventory re-ordering inks and supplies and providing
training at press side.
. Responsible team member of quality control and process improvement
. Great customer communication and interpersonal skills.
. Performed IT support to certain extended as needed.
CCL Label - Shelton, CT
2007-2011
Ink Room manager
. Responsible of getting press ready inks according to the schedule. Color
matches to the customer's requirements.
. Experience with Gravure solvent base inks. Troubleshooting any printing
issue may occur.
. Responsible of managing 4 printing process (UV Offset, UV Flexo, UV
Screen and Gravure)
. Responsible member of R&D team and new projects.
. Responsible of ink inventory re ordering inks and supplies and providing
training at press side.
. Great customer communication and interpersonal skills.
. Great knowledge of office applications that helped presenting plans and
projects to show customer success and gain more business on quarterly
bases.
SIEGWERK INK (Former Sicpanorthamerica) - North Branford, CT
2005 -2007
Ink-Tech II
. Responsible of setting up new in-plants with providing Dispenser and X-
rite or Gretag Macbeth training to cut the time and cost.
. Extensive knowledge of Formula master 3 and x-rite web application as
well as creating assortment for fast match.
. Waste knowledge of Water base, Solvent base, Flexo UV, Rotary Screen UV,
Offset and letter press ink.24 X 7 on standby to provide customer and
technical support to avoid downtime and keep the production smooth.
. Responsible of press trial and generating trouble shooting reports.
Responsible of writing and implementing SOPs.
. Coordinated high levels of quality control, detailed troubleshooting with
focus on customer satisfaction in working with UV flexo and UV screen
inks as well as UV Offset and letter press.
. Great experience in color matching in a very fast pace work place.
. Conducted quality inspection of monthly and weekly consignments and
complete record of ink room.
. Gained complete experience utilizing Gretag ink formulation and color
quality version 5.0 and below.
. Managed training of incoming staff.
. Coordinated high level management with great responsibilities by
maintaining all the equipments properly working and managing the whole
staff.
. Waste knowledge of Novaflow and SPEC dispenser and EMMS software.
. Manage ordering consignment ink and supplies in timely manner to keep the
customers place running smooth and mellow.
. Waste knowledge of unbeatable computer skills with proven record.
. Managed complete networking to keep the data accessible for each
authorized personal to keep the customer running without any problem.
. Managed staff to provide customer 24 hour support (remote or live) and
kept the budget maintained by providing waste knowledge and skills.
. Conducted press trials.
. Provided technical support on product complains by visiting
implementation sites by analyzing and writing reports to conclude a
solution of the problem.
. Responsible to arrange annual technical seminars and meetings to enhance
interpersonal technical skills.
SUPERIOR PRINTING INK - Hamden, CT
1999 -2005
1 Senior Lab Technician
. Coordinated high levels of quality control, detailed troubleshooting, and
research and development with focus on customer satisfaction in working
with paste inks, including sheet fed and heat set.
. Oversaw various functions related to ink formulation and dry pigments.
. Conducted quality inspection of raw materials prior to formulation of
inks for customer shipment following thorough training.
. Gained specific experience utilizing Greytag and Duke Viscometer.
. Managed training of incoming staff.
. Achieved waste knowledge of manufacturing sheetfed, heatset, and metal
deco inks from scratch using raw material including dry pigments and
different vehicles combinations.
PROGRESSIVE INK - Lionville, PA 1997 - 1999
2 Senior Graphic Ink Designer (In-plant)
. Performed various quality control functions related to formulation of
various inks, matching of Pantone color, and utilization of X-Rite.
. Weighed, blended, and delivered press ready inks to customer's equipment
in plant with focus on efficiency and productivity.
. Coordinated color matching, ink formulation, and on-site mixing according
to production schedule.
. Prepared and maintained accurate records on color matches, ink
adjustments, and consignment returns and complaints.
. Supported maintenance of work-off by regulation usage and storage of
obsolete materials.
. Vast knowledge of water base and solvent base inks.
. Achieved work off use from $200000 down to $60000 within six months by
utilizing color matching and waste technical knowledge of solvent base
inks.
2 EDUCATION
FC COLLEGE - Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Physics
Coursework in Chemistry
SCHOLAR'S COLLEGE OF COMMERCE - Lahore, Pakistan
Pre-Engineering Coursework
1 COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer assembly and repair, network problem resolution, and web designing
and publishing
Waste knowledge of office 2002 and 2003 including word, excel, Microsoft
outlook and front page.
Knowledge in networking is plus to help work environment running smoothly
by providing timely maintenance.
2 KEYWORDS
Lab Technician, Graphic Ink Designer, Project Manager, Trainer, Supervisor,
Inspector, Quality Control, Manager. IT Manager. Inkroom Manger, ink in-
plant Supervisor, Customer Support, press side troubleshooting, color
matching, spectro eye, x-rite, dispenser.