Larry R. Wade, Jr.

**** ******* *****, ***. **, Durham, NC 27705

Cell Phone: 919-***-**** ~ Email Address: adrrws@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Bindery workflow and imposition specialist with proven track record of managing equipment and staff to del

quality work on time and within budget.

EXPERIENCE:

October 2018 - December 2021 - Bindery Finishing Technician

Triangle Web - Durham, NC

Machine operator running folders, cutters and other finishing equipment.

May 2017 - May 2018 - Bindery Finishing / Digital Pressroom Manager

Telepathic Graphics - Rocky Mount, NC

Chief production supervisor of $8,000,000 commercial offset/digital printing company. Oversaw scheduling and operati

of $5,000,000 digital pressroom, as well as all combined offset and digital bindery output. Responsible for plant schedul

quality assurance, and coordination with planning and estimating departments for optimal production efficiencies.

Approved impositions and proofs prior to production. Implemented policies and procedures, monitored staff to control

overtime, and created a Quality Standards and Sample department.

September 2014 - May 2017 - Lead Bindery Technician/Trainer

Millennium Print Group - Morrisville, NC

Responsible for training all bindery employees in the operation and capabilities of both standard and specialized binder

equipment for large commercial/custom printing organization.

March 2011 - September 2014 - Bindery Specialist and Supervisor

PBM Graphics, Inc. - Durham, NC

Trained operators in all equipment capabilities, focusing on maximizing efficiencies, charging time properly and maintai

the highest quality. Directed, planned and coordinated all special projects. Responsible for difficult make-readies, shift

supervision and coordination with other departments to meet delivery requirements.

January 2004 - March 2011 - Bindery Manager, Production Manager, Planner

Triangle Communications Group - Garner, NC

Started as bindery supervisor with less than 10 employees and $1,000,000 in sales. Promoted to Production Manager in

2006 and helped owner grow the company to 30+ employees and $6,000,000 in sales. Responsible for hiring, supervisin

and motivating staff. Handled all bindery and mailing equipment acquisitions, installations and implementations to inclu

the establishment of policies, procedures and workflow. Heavily involved in estimating and planning of jobs, particularly

imposition. Kept production costs and overtime to a minimum, while meeting delivery schedules.

October 1989 - January 2004 - Machine Operator, Bindery Supervisor

PBM Graphics, Inc. - Durham, NC

Lead machine operator running folders, cutters, perfect binders, three knife trimmers, saddle stitchers and other finishi

equipment. Promoted to Night Shift Bindery Supervisor with a crew of 20 full-time employees maintaining 85-90% shift

production with less than 1.5% spoilage. Promoted in 1996 to Day Shift Bindery Supervisor with a crew of 28 full-time a

20 temporary employees improving to 90-95% production with less than 1.2% spoilage.

August 1985 - October 1989 - Folder Operator, Multi Machine Operator

Edwards Brothers, Inc. - Lillington, NC

References and machine experience available upon request.

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