BLAKE PETERSON
**************@*********.*** 620-***-****
Career Goal
A hardworking individual seeking a change in careers, that strives to achieve the best in all areas and eager to learn new skills.
Work Experience
Ink Technician
Kendall Packaging Pittsburg, KS August 2010 – March 2024
●Prepared and toned solvent based inks for Flexo presses
●Proficient with use of Kay Proofer and X-rite machine to determine color accuracy
●Made adds of fresh ink to meet specific Pantone Matching System colors
●Instructed new employees on basic knowledge of ink toning
●Assisted Press Operators in achieving acceptable colors
●Proficient in time management skills for scheduled jobs
Insurance Agent
Ozark National Life Kansas City, KS 2003 – 2016
●Conducted weekly financial seminars
●Sold Life Insurance and created Mutual Fund Accounts for individuals
●Specialized in retirement planning
●Achieved top sales levels in 2004,2005, 2006, & 2009
Order Entry Specialist/Customer Service
Ward-Kraft Business Forms (position change) Fort Scott, KS 2000 - 2004
●Customer Service
●Processed customer orders into the computer system
●Clarified specifications with customers and suggested alternatives to assure the finished product would meet expectations
●Arranged better deliveries to meet customer needs
●Coordinated with all departments to assure quality service to the customer
Press Operator/Pre-Press/Material Handler 1996-2000
Ward-Kraft Business Forms
●Ran various Flexographic printing presses
●Trained new employees
●Compiled a training manual
●Implemented new safety systems to meet government regulations
Operated Forklifts and Clamp trucks
Organized warehouse and inventory
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Pastoral Studies/Counseling Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO
Licenses and Certifications
Kansas Work Ready Certificate - Gold Level