Mark D’Adamo
South Haven, Michigan ***** • 407-***-**** • ****.*.******@*****.***
Selected Achievements
Initiated Lean Management System for production throughout the shop
Created faster workflows which in turn signed on several yearly contracts
Researched then purchased Xerox Docutech Controllers increasing RIP time by 50%
Adjusted workflow for large variable program for Disney creating higher through put along with meeting their SLA
Hired, trained, and developed entire prepress department
Evaluated and influenced company decisions in acquiring department equipment to increase productivity while reducing costs
Influenced company decision to convert to CTP –Digital Output which saved the company 50% of labor costs and 30% of material costs
Constructed proposal to change material purchasing operations to buy in bulk which saved company over $6,000 per year
Instituted recycling program for Xerox and iGen printers which reduced waste by 98%
Arranged sale and removal of unneeded equipment during conversion of the department to digital
Areas of Expertise
Project/program management
Planning/organization
Cost reduction initiatives
Staff training/mentoring
Staff development
Production and quality systems
5S/Operations management
Budget development
Cross-functional team leadership
ISO Regulatory Compliance
Color management
Problem resolution
Customer relations
Equipment maintenance and repair
Digital press operations
(iGen, 8000, Docutech 180)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
O’Donnell Corp. Orlando Florida
Customer Service/Production Manager 2015 – Present
Introduced Lean Management with initiating in 2015
Setup a StoreFront for an incoming customer
Setting up Fulfillment for picking and packing for Storefront
Migrating other Fulfillment customers over to Storefront to lessen turnaround time
RR DONNELLEY Orlando, Florida
Digital Print Manager 2012-July 2015
Adjusted staff to cover programs running 7 days a week reducing overtime by 100%
Introduced SOP’s into digital department streamlining workflows
Cross trained operators on different printing devices creating flexibility for production
Trained all operators on existing client workflows to increase through put
Project planning for health care programs
Setting standards for outside vendors and service technicians
Creating marketing material for Advisors Plus credit unions across the country
Instructed Project Manager handling NAPA account on how to produce their products efficiently and on time saving the account
Promoted variable data products to new and existing clients
BOWNE / RR DONNELLEY South Bend, Indiana
Prepress Supervisor 1998-2011
Hired twenty employees to operate prepress department
oDeveloped criteria and experience requirements for new positions
oConducted interviews and made all final decision on new hires
Trained all prepress employees
oTrained in conventional output
oTrained in digital output when department converted to digital printing (2002)
oPrograms included proofing software such as BOWNE Flow
Developed employees
oCreated standard operating procedures for each position within the prepress department
oIncluded checklists to ensure all task were completed by employees
oSet individual goals for each position based on quality, efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
Influenced many company decisions to become more cost efficient relating to machinery, operations, and workflow management
Developed outsourcing contingency plan to delegate workload in event of a system failure
Repaired and maintained machinery to reduce downtime and prevent loss in production efficiency
Spearheaded color consistency within the plant that exceeded expectations of clients
Projected staffing needs and scheduled workers to operate on weekends and/or holidays
BOWNE Secaucus, New Jersey
3rd Shift Prepress Lead 1993-1998
Created efficient procedures for changing film material to reduce idle time
Constructed time-efficient processes for impositioning and proofing
Increased production of final product with minimal defects
Trained small group of staff
oTrained on impositioning and workflow
Covered supervisor’s absences on all shifts
Worked with management to develop and institute operator self inspection (OSI) to enhance quality of finished products
TOPPAN CO. LTD Mountainside, New Jersey
Primary Color Technician 1980-1992
Color management of client base for commercial and publication magazines
Trained associates on color theory to manipulate film and images related to client requests
Worked on color management for proofing equipment -3M Matchprint
Involved in internal quality control of color proofing for client base
EDUCATION
Associate’s Degree, Printing Technology, Union County Vocational Technical School, Scotch Plains, NJ
Strong leadership, mentoring, training, and team building capabilities
Flexible, focused, and goal-oriented work ethic
Ability to set forth workflow while ensuring consistency and quality output
Extensive knowledge in equipment maintenance and repair
Ability to predict and plan future workflow