Manager Project

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a responsible and challenging position with a company that will

allow me to utilize my previous experiences leading groups of people and

working on projects as well as learn new technologies and skills to

improve beyond my abilities currently so that I may grow professionally,

while earning a good reputation amongst my peers and business partners.

EXPERIENCE

Arkansas Labeling - Currently Lead Pressman/IT/Technical Service -

previously Operations Manager and Project Manager

Bryant, AR - 2001 until Present

Due to restructuring and the purchase of new equipment they needed me to

operate, I stepped away from Operations Manager position last year

voluntarily.

Accomplishments

. Took over Operations when business was struggling and owner was going

overseas for an extended stay. Rearranged workforce hours and instituted

some procedures to improve efficiency and quality, during an extended

slow period, to enable everyone to retain their jobs so we could avoid

having to spend more on retraining personnel as we would if we had a

layoff. The procedures I put into effect also contributed to increased

efficiency so when work load returned to normal we were able to get more

production from the same resources in all departments using less time and

having less waste.

. Attended multiple trade shows in addition to traveling to other companies

to network and discuss other types of presses and equipment to help

gather information prior to helping make purchasing decisions. Also

helped gather information on other operations to see if there were any I

could use to help make ours more efficient or productive.

. Was instrumental in decisions regarding purchasing new equipment to help

modernize production, art department, and company computer systems.

. Helped with the changeover from analog plate systems to digital and

trained others on the process as well as doing a video and testimonial

video for the company when they installed it in 2006.

. Train others on color matching, press techniques for greater efficiency,

and production

. Took control of an in-plant facility for one of our customers, we

contracted to run, and turned it around from a 6 day 3 shift operation to

a 5 day 1 shift operation and ran it very profitably for our company

. During that time, I was also instrumental in helping the company choose

an offset platform to run 4c sheetfed work on, as well as a DTP RiP

system for the plates. Then I was trained on all the equipment and later

trained others. I also work with the graphics department on artwork to

help make it press friendly versus some of the web friendly artwork we

get.

. Took charge of the IT department in 2006 and reworked the system with a

combination of Macs and PCs so it would work better together and not have

frequent server crashes so that our company did not require having one

person dedicated solely to the IT systems

. Trained others on proper use of the companies Information Systems to keep

better track of time spent on jobs using LabelTraxx as well as setting

backup procedures and Internet Usage policy

. Operated efficiently and productively the following pieces of equipment

as well as being the main company trainer on our equipment: Nilpeter

2500B servo press, 16" Comco Commander, 10 and 7" Comco Captains,

ArpecoRewinders, ABDick 4995A 4c sheetfed offset press. DTP Offset RiP

and FlexoRiP DTP system using Esko software and thermal plate imaging

technology.

. Updated, maintained, and directed purchases for company's computer

systems.

. Purchasing from vendors for ink, paper, parts and other supplies.

. Tech support over phone for customers or on site when needed with regards

to our label products or thermal printer systems and labeling software as

well as doing thermal printer repairs for our customers on a contract

support basis.

Label Art, Pressman

Fort Smith, AR - 1990-1992

Accomplishments

. Qualified as a Master Pressman using the companies standards..

. Operated 5 and 7 color Webtron 750's and a Mark Andy 4120 in their Fort

Smith, AR facility with the lowest waste percentages, and highest

production numbers per hour.

. Was responsible for monthly maintenance with the Production Manager.

. Was offered the Maintenance Manager job in the Wilton, NH facility

overseeing 19 presses.

C&J Forms and Label, Lead Pressman

Fort Smith, AR - 1985-1990 and 1992-2001

Started in the bindery and learned about production, finishing, plate

making, etc... from the bottom up

Accomplishments

. Learned and operated productively and efficiently:Rotopress 10" 6 and 8-

color press, Aquaflex 10" 8 color. Mark Andy 2200 and 830, Stevens Web

offset, sheetfed collator, Stahl folders, Polar Cutter.

. Was involved with the move to changing from Aquaflex presses to Rotopress

equipment starting in 1994

. Helped set up, maintain and program new jobs into a Domino Amjet variable

data system.

. Helped produce plates for use in the Flexo and Offset Departments

. Mixed inks and helped keep track of ink and paper inventory.

EDUCATION

Mountainburg Schools

Mountainburg, AR Graduated Valedictorian 1982

University of Oklahoma 1982-1984 Engineering

Ashworth University, 2007-2010, A.S. Management Information Systems 3.93

GPA

Comptia A+ Certification, Technician Designation 2008

SKILLS

. Ability to effectively manage time and resources to organize jobs and/or

people to produce efficiently .

. Understanding of the printing business from top to bottom and how every

department should work together to help produce good results in an

efficient and positive manner.

. Ability to troubleshoot machinery and the printing process including

plates, inks, substrate, and machinery to pinpoint problem areas on a job

and figure out what to do to make it work.

. Understanding of computer systems and software to track performance,

material usage, and scheduling and why it is important currently in the

printing industry. Also as being the IT department in addition to

understanding the need for it, I also have experience getting meaningful

reports from the information and ability to learn new systems quickly as

well as troubleshoot issues with the system.

REFERENCES

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