MARCUS SERRANO SHANNON SR

Atlanta, GA 404-***-**** ad0ztx@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNICIAN EXTRUSION MACHINE OPERATOR LAWN & GARDEN CARE SPECIALIST With over 26 years of experience in the printing press industry and a strong background in flexographic press operations, I am a results-driven professional with a passion for innovation and community. Experienced in UV inks, WB inks, and solvent ink systems, I specialize in printing on a variety of substrates, die cutting, 4-color process, peel and seal technology, hot stamping, two-sided printing, coupons, plow folding, rotary screen printing, and laminating. Safety is always my top priority, and I have a track record of achieving successful outcomes while maintaining the highest level of safety. In addition to my printing press background, I am also a seasoned lawn and garden care specialist with expertise in mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pruning, diagnosing and treating plant diseases, and maintaining garden beds. My strong knowledge of lawn and garden care concepts, ability to troubleshoot problems, and identify quality work according to standards have enabled me to consistently achieve above-average KPI metrics, including a 97% quality standard for lawn mowing and a 93% standard for garden bed maintenance. As a self-starter and independent thinker, I have worked in both start-up ecosystems and large enterprises, and I thrive on seeking to understand situations to become a trusted advisor or subject matter expert within any organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

100% Customer Print

Expectation

Toned Ink using Xrite 939 Compliance with Quality

Fertilizing Pruning Garden

Beds

Machine Preventative

Maintenance

8 Color PCMC Press

Lawn Mowing Trimming W&H, Kidder, Uteco, F&K, PCMC ForkLift Certified

Safe work practices, rules,

& policies

Film Types: PET, OPP, LE-PE Film & Foil Substrates

Printing Press

Troubleshooting

Production Average 1500-1800

ft/min

Flexible Shift & Seeking

Overtime

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Habersham Gardens Inc Atlanta, Ga

Irrigation and Landscape Technician (Independent Contractor) 1989 - Present Company Overview: Habersham Gardens Inc is a gardening and landscaping company that offers unique and personalized garden design and maintenance services to its clients. They specialize in creating custom-designed gardens that are tailored to their clients' individual needs and preferences, using a wide range of plants and materials to create beautiful and sustainable outdoor spaces. They also provide comprehensive garden maintenance services, including lawn care, tree and shrub care, and irrigation system installation and maintenance. With a team of experienced and skilled professionals, Habersham Gardens Inc is dedicated to providing high-quality and environmentally-friendly landscaping solutions to its clients.

● Successfully designed and installed irrigation systems for lawns, gardens, and landscapes, achieving a customer satisfaction rating of 4.8 or higher on a 5-point scale.

● Completed 94.5% of projects within budget and timeline parameters, resulting in a 20% or more year-over-year increase in new business referrals.

● Executed mowing and trimming of lawns, edging along sidewalks, flower beds, and walls to meet established quality standards by 97%.

● Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to lawns and gardens with a demonstrated reduction in weed and pest populations by 80%, a decrease in fertilizer and pesticide usage by 20%, and an average time between applications of 4-6 weeks.

● Maintained garden beds, including mulching and weeding, to meet established maintenance standards of 95%. PRINTPACK INC Atlanta, Ga

Printing Press Operator 2020 - 2021

Company Overview: Printpack is a packaging company that designs and manufactures flexible and specialty rigid packaging solutions for a variety of industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Printpack's packaging products include pouches, bags, films, labels, and other flexible and rigid packaging formats, and the company also provides printing and converting services to its customers. Additionally, Printpack has a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, working to develop innovative, environmentally responsible packaging solutions and reduce the environmental impact of its operations. The company operates over 30 manufacturing facilities and sales offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Printpack was the first packaging company to develop a 100% compostable snack food packaging solution, using plant-based materials. The company has won numerous awards for its packaging innovations, including the DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation and the Flexible Packaging Association's Highest Achievement Award.

● Participated in department meetings, process improvement events, training, and safety programs, eliminating redundancies in the production process, cutting delivery time by 20 hours on average.

● Supervised and trained over 5 Press Assistants to run press through breaks/lunches, increasing production and growth of the plant by 25%.

● Spearheaded the clean-up activities following changeover; clean ink pans and ancillary equipment, strip plates from cylinders, conduct wash-up, exceeding compliance of housekeeping requirements 100% of the time. LONESTAR PLASTICS Prattville, AL

Lead Printing Press Operator 2008 - 2020

Company Overview: Inteplast Group is a diversified plastics manufacturer based in Livingston, New Jersey. The company produces a wide range of plastic products for various industries, including packaging, building and construction, and healthcare. Lonestar is a supplier for this company. The company has more than 50 facilities throughout North America, with over 6,000 employees. Inteplast Group has won numerous awards and recognition for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, including the Sustainable Leadership Award from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and the Manufacturer of the Year award from the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program. PRINTPACK INC Atlanta, Ga

Printing Press Operator 1997 - 2008

Company Overview: Printpack is a packaging company that designs and manufactures flexible and specialty rigid packaging solutions for a variety of industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Printpack's packaging products include pouches, bags, films, labels, and other flexible and rigid packaging formats, and the company also provides printing and converting services to its customers.

● Conveyed in internal meetings clear commitments, thorough expectations, and current accurate competitive analysis and differentiators between the company and its competitors products and services, reducing cost of marketing expenses by 27%, increased sales revenue by 19%.

ATLANTA FILM Atlanta, Ga

Flexographic Printing Technician 1992 - 1997

Achievements & Accomplishments:

● Achieving a press setup time of less than 1 hour for 90% of jobs

● Reducing ink waste by 15% through accurate ink flow adjustment

● Resolving printing problems within 45 minutes of identification

● Completing scheduled maintenance tasks on printing equipment with a 95% completion rate

● Achieving a 95% inventory accuracy rate for printing supplies and materials

● Conducting weekly safety audits and achieving a 100% safety compliance rate ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE

Lawn & Garden Retail Experience Customer Service Sales Experience with identifying and selling products based on customer needs Common Retail Technology Assist customers looking for products Articulating product details and benefits Warm Greetings Thanking customers for their business Lift over 50 pounds without assistance EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Forklift Operator Certification

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