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Quality Project Management

Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
June 12, 2013

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Resume:

VINCENT DOWDALL

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTER

*, ************ ******,

St. Margaret’s,

Meakstown,

Co. Dublin.

Email:

**************@*****.***

Tel:

085*******

PROFILE

Dedicated, hardworking and skilled Flexographic Printer with over 15 years

experience and a strong

commitment to quality and service. Extremely reliable with a pragmatic

approach to solving complex issues

and finding effective solutions. Meticulous attention to detail with proven

project management, organisation

and interpersonal skills. Excels at meeting objectives using own initiative and

adept at multitasking in time

pressured environments. Seeking challenging position where current attributes,

knowledge and expertise can

be utilised and enhanced.

KEY STRENGTHS

Fully qualified printer with 13 year commercial experience

Experienced with 4, 6 and 8 colour optimum F&K print presses

Familiar with the use of SAP and Spider computer systems

Proven ability to understand job requirements and deliver efficient results

Effective at prioritising tasks and managing schedules to meet deadlines

Fast turnaround and changeover with strong professional and personal work

standards

EMPLOYMENT

2011-2013 Australian flexo printer lead flexographic printer

.

Trained staff on FnK 10DF while also running existing jobs and helping

company improve it's overall print process

.

Learned kuen yeun 8 colour press from operation manual and brought staff

up to speed

.

Learned and gained valuable experience in laminating and waxing

1997-2010 Amcore Flexibles, Flexographic Print Operator

Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11

(Formally Alcan Packaging & Superior)

Started as apprentice in this company specialising in food packaging solutions

Trained in all aspects of the printing process including gravure printing

Promoted to a 4 colour press and subsequently 6 and 8 colour F&K optimum

presses

Carried out precise and detailed instructions from job orders

Assessed requirements and organised job sequence, retrieving the required ink

and materials

Inspected printing plates and cylinder before setting up, loading and adjusting

press for each job

Managed print runs from start to finish ensuring deadlines were adhered to

Consistently monitored job for quality during print runs

Identified possible errors and took prompt action to correct them

Checked preciseness of details against specifications and passed jobs for colour

and quality

Self-initiated the start up and running of jobs in keeping with the production

schedule

Oversaw assistants and apprentices, giving appropriate instructions

Kept workspace clean and organised for efficiency in shift changeover

Adhered to all safety guidelines and completed relevant paperwork and logs

Assisted other employees in production process improvements

Provided quick and efficient changeover of inks and plates

Met standards for output and spoilage

Performed routine equipment maintenance and upkeep

Customers included Tayto, Mars / Cadbury’s / Henry Denny and other major

food companies

Vincent Dowdall CV

EMPLOYMENT Continued

1995-1997 Part-Time Employment

Crazy Prices Supermarket, Store Assistant

Finglas, Dublin 11

Served customers and assisted with shop display and stock levels

Dealt with customer queries and issues

Cleaned floors and stacked shelves

Other ad hoc duties as required

Northway House, Bar Staff

Finglas, Dublin 11

Served drinks to customers

Ensured tables, bar and floor area were kept clean and tidy at all times

Assisted with deliveries and stock taking

Cellar duties including cleaning lines, rotating stock and general maintenance

EDUCATION & TRAINING

2010 Digital Printing D.I.T

Bolton Street, Dublin 1

Fire Crew Training In-House

1997-2001 Apprentice Printer D.I.T.,

Bolton Street, Dublin 1

1995 Leaving Certificate Colaiste Eoin,

Finglas, Dublin 11

1993 Junior Certificate Colaiste Eoin,

Finglas, Dublin 11

HOBBIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Football -

Member of Mellows BDF, Finglas Football Club and Ballymun United

-

Managed Northway Rangers under 10 Football Team

Golf -

Society Golf

Cycling -

Recreational

President’s Bronze award

– achieved during transition year in school

REFERENCES

Available on Request

Vincent Dowdall CV



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