John Marino
acqn3u@r.postjobfree.com
Successful print professional with extensive experience and wide ranging expertise in
Management, Pre-Press, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Production Delivery, Procurement and Sourcing
Key Responsibilities
Managed all aspects of print production and deliverables for G2 / Geometry Global - direct marketing, collateral printing, packaging, consumer and promotional advertising
oKey accounts include: Weight Watchers, Aetna, BMW, Hertz, Novartis, Philips, Pepperidge Farm, Imperial Tobacco Canada, Capital One, Time Warner Cable, Pirelli.
Negotiated purchase and service contracts, sourced outside vendors and developed business partnerships including price structuring based on aggregation of volume.
Led a team of 12 people for a New York City based medium sized communications and commercial print firm.
oMotivated, monitored and mentored staff providing training and development to achieve personal and organizational goals.
Experienced in budget management and forecasting - Planned, scheduled and managed all aspects of large printing projects and major ad campaigns with billings in excess of $19 Million.
Established vendor quality management and TQM.
Managed RFPs, RFQs and sustainability initiatives.
Controlled and oversaw all aspects of estimating and billing.
Developed and implemented innovative process strategies, policies, workflows and procedures.
Developed business plans and analyzed key metrics.
Worked closely with clients to develop digital media integration strategies including augmented reality.
Technical Competencies
Specific expertise in color correction and high-end nuance retouching,; Advanced understanding of pre-press, hard and soft proofing and color management.
Technical knowledge of printing, packaging, letter-shop, finishing and color separations including desktop publishing and proofing. Expertise with web in-line, sheet-fed, gravure, continuous forms, large format, outdoor and flexo printing.
Technical knowledge of paper, collating, binding, folding, fulfillment, ink jetting, embossing laminating, die cutting, mounting, perforating, foil stamping, converting, postal regulations, match mail, distribution and logistics.
Professional History
Geometry Global (Formerly G2 USA), New York, N.Y. 2013 - 2014
Associate Director, Production
G2 USA, New York, N.Y. 2011 - 2013
Production Manager
Cosmos Communications, Long Island City, New York 2009 – 2011
Vice President, Print Operations
Litho-art, Inc, New York, N.Y. 2000 - 2009
Vice President, Sales Manager
Schawk/Horan, New York, N.Y. 1991 - 2000
Sales Representative
Education
Currently working on MBA, University of Scranton, Kania School of Management
7 Credits Remaining, GPA: 3.9
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, St. John’s University, Queens, New York.
Computer Skills
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office Suite. Print Estimating software.
Organizational Involvements
Advertising Production Club of New York, Board of Directors.
APPY Award Founder and Former Chairman, APC New York.
Joseph Sisti Memorial, Bill Coughlin Scholarship Fund, Board of Directors.
Written articles for industry newsletters.
Attend Key industry events: Spectrum Conference, Graph Expo, Digital Ad Lab, WIP/APP
Awards
Joseph A. Feilder Fellowship Award – N.Y. Printing House Craftsmen