JIM DENNY

adg9y9@r.postjobfree.com

*** ***** ***** **.

PORT ORANGE, FL 32127

386-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Willing to travel or relocate for appropriate opportunity to utilize high caliber experience and motivation in a growth-oriented organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Detail-oriented designer experienced in directing overall operations in virtually all aspects of graphics/screen printing

•Progressive management expertise spans over 35 years in efficient plant reorganization, and art and technical direction

•Equally competent in handling sales, customer service/personnel placement and supervision

•Skilled in purchasing, equipment troubleshooting/maintenance/repair, research/development, and vendor negotiation

•Consistently recognized for improving customer service and satisfaction, departmental production and cost efficiency

•Trainer/Team leader with strong organizational, communication/interpersonal and time management skills

Equipment /Processing

Proficiently utilizes Advance 1022 Auto Press; M&R Challenger Auto presses; M & R Gauntlet Auto Presses; M & R and Precision Belt printers; Precision Oval and Versa-Oval presses; TAS Series Auto Presses; MHM Series Auto Presses; Newman Roller Frames; Plastisol/Waterbase Ink/Discharge Ink/Conventional and UV Graphic Ink; M & R Formula Auto Presses; and American Centurion Auto Presses. Knowledgeable in RF Welding, Rotary Print and Embroidery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

8/10 to HOBBY LOBBY INC., Daytona Beach, Florida

11/17 Department Head Art & Hobbies / Certified Framer

Assist customers with selections and sales in various departments. Order and

stock product for assigned areas.

4/05 to FREELANCE CONSULTANT

Present Screenprinting Consultant

Consulting in the textile and graphics industries in regards to technical issues,

production, plant layout, art direction, etc.

8/04 to SELF EMPLOYED

Present State of Florida Licensed Real Estate Agent

Show properties consisting of single-family homes, town homes and condominiums. Generate new sales through MLS Listing, referrals and cold calling. Initiate and prepare purchase and sales contracts. Network with buyer/seller and mortgage broker to coordinate and expedite closing. Home remodeling and renovation, interior and landscape design.

8/01 to 8/04 STS APPAREL, Hialeah, Florida

Manager/Art & Sample Departments

Reviewed, initiated and implemented all art and samples for top designers such as Nike, Adidas, Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Calvin Klein, Chaps, etc. Coordinated and managed the day-to-day operations of four person art department and 8 person sample department.

9/99 to 6/01 CLINTON MACHINE & SUPPLY, Miami, Florida

Salesman

Traveled extensively throughout the State of Florida, personally calling on prospective customers in promoting and selling screen-printing, and embroidery supplies and equipment. Communicated and followed up with customers to resolve service related issues and ensure 100% satisfaction.

Acknowledged “Salesman of the Year Award Recipient”.

8/96 to 8/99 FUTURE CREATIONS, Hialeah, Florida

Plant Manager/Art & Technical Director

Provided leadership and direction supervising all stages of a 24-hour production operation consisting of 10 auto spot printers, 5 belt printers, 4 manual sample presses, 28 embroidery machines and 2 RF Welding Machines in a company of 200 plus employees.

Successfully reorganized plant operations, which significantly improved quality production

10/82 to present AIRWAVE STUDIOS, HALEIWA, HI

Freelance Artist

Owned and Operated Small Gallery and Studio.

Provide artwork/consultation on serigraphs, album covers, posters, logos, etc.

4/93 to 8/96 SUN MANUFACTURING, Miami, Florida

Pre-Production Manager

Oversaw computer graphic art and screen departments, processing 200-400 job orders daily. Monitored plant safety with emphasis on proper disposal of hazardous waste. Ensured that screen department met and exceeded industry standards.

1/90 to 4/93 BEND “N” STRETCH, INC., Hialeah, Florida

Art Director/Manager of Screening/Embroidery Departments

Managed staff of 125 in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week production operation. Restructured and implemented work related strategies to enhance screenprint production flow systems and procedures, which greatly increased productivity and decreased overtime.

4/88 to 1/90 GOLDEN SQUEEGEE PRODUCTIONS, Denver, Colorado

Production Manager/Art Director

Implemented plant layout and supervised staff of 15 in printing, production, and quality control of multi-colored textile graphics on 4 automatic/10 manual presses.

Received Impressions Magazine awards for “Rumple Minz” & “YMCA” designs

JIM DENNY

1450 S. PALMETTO AVE. #209

DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114

386-***-****

Dear Sir/Madam:

My interest and qualifications closely meet the requirements you seek in a Management and/or Sales position and I am interested in exploring the possibility of joining your team. My objective is to develop and handle immediate and future needs of the corporation, while meeting and exceeding bottom-line profitability.

In capacities as Art & Technical Director, Plant Manager and General Manager, I bring to the position progressive working knowledge (spanning over 30 years) in a broad spectrum of the art and technical industries. Some of my major strengths are in plant reorganization, art/technical direction, sales, customer service, personnel placement/supervision, purchasing, equipment maintenance/repair, research and development, and vendor negotiation. As well, I am consistent in improving customer satisfaction, departmental production, and cost efficiency. I have also completed many minor and semi-major renovations to residential to properties I have owned.

Along with excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, personally, I have:

•Proven ability in planning, organizing and supervising projects, and managing a workload of

major scope and volume from initiation to completion.

•Extensive interaction with exclusive designers and top trades people at national and

international levels.

If you are seeking a reliable, take charge professional who is dedicated, people-oriented and productive, then I would be a very valuable asset in your operations.

I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you in a more personal interview. Please feel free to call me at 386-***-**** or email adg9y9@r.postjobfree.com.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Jim Denny

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