BETH VALENTINE
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly conscientious and dependable with over 30 years in print related industry.
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
Very motivated to meet or beat scheduled deadlines and works well under pressure.
SKILLS
Proficient in Monarch/Hagen 2012.1 Estimating system. Proficient in Microsoft Word.
Efficient with press layouts and imposition. Experience in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication skills. Detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task.
WORK HISTORY
PRINT ESTIMATOR/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, 10/1986 to 02/2015
COLORDYNAMICS INC. – ALLEN, TEXAS
ESTIMATING 1994 TO PRESENT
Plan and estimate production for commercial digital, sheet fed and web printer. Established and quoted all details including
pre-press, press, bindery and finishing. Negotiated outside purchases including paper, finishing, fulfillment and mailing
operations. Assisted in implementation of Hagen/Monarch estimating program. Concurrently updating standards and internal
pricing structure on a yearly basis. Extensive contact and coordination with outside vendors, internal sales and manufacturing.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR 1990 TO 1994/1986 TO 1989
Organize and plan production for commercial print accounts. Establish and negotiate raw materials, quality levels, finishing
functions and fulfillment. Procure any outside services or materials in relation to each project. Prepare complete and accurate job
ticket and press layout clearly communication information to all of manufacturing. Serve as primary liaison between clients, sales
and department management.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/CSR, 11/1989 to 06/1990
PADGETT PRINTING – DALLAS, TEXAS
Estimate, plan and prepare details for web and sheet fed printer. Schedule and oversee the order entry process following the job
through its entirety. Generate layouts and tickets with specific and accurate instructions for each department including pre-press,
press and finishing. Conduct press checks with clients to insure quality objectives are met. Procure any necessary outside
materials or services ensuring that deadlines are met. Extensive contact with sales, vendors and clients.
MARKETING COORDINATOR, 11/1980 to 10/1986
JCPENNEY FINANCIAL SERVICES – PLANO, TEXAS
Responsible for direct mail print projects from development through completion. Projected matrix of future mailings for print bid
process. Proofread and deem blue lines accurate for final print run. Extensive contact with creative agencies, printers and
mailing facilities. Complete analysis and reconciliation of production expenditures. Trained and supervised new production
personnel. Established new procedures for efficient flow of internal responsibilities and functions for various internal marketing
programs.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma: 1980
Hilton Central High - Hilton, New York
Graphic Arts:
Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, New York
In conjunction with the Continuing education program at Hilton Central High School, attended many training classes and
seminars during the regular school semester. Attended one summer semester in relation to Print Production, Graphic Arts and
Screen Printing.