Baton Rouge Strategic Planning
Resume:
Paul W. Bethel
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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Results-driven Digital Printing Manager with 42 years of experience in printing and prepress production. Expertise in managing teams, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. Skilled in equipment maintenance, employee training, and coordinating large-scale projects. Proven track record of growing businesses through process improvements and strategic planning.
Key Skills
● Leadership & Team Management
● Employee Training & Development
● Production Workflow Optimization
● Print Job Estimation & Coordination
● Equipment & Software Maintenance
● Strategic Planning & Business Growth
● Stakeholder Communication
● Experience in Prepress Processes
● Expertise in Digital Printing
Professional Experience
Digital Printing Manager
Louisiana Blue (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana), Baton Rouge, LA June 1994 – December 2024
● Managed and tracked daily production for digital printing operations.
● Trained and developed employees to optimize performance and efficiency.
● Collaborated with stakeholders to plan and execute large production runs.
● Coordinated with bindery and mail departments to ensure seamless workflows.
● Oversaw corporate in-kind print work intake and coordination.
● Conducted job estimation and ensured cost-effective production processes. Production Assistant
David Gregory Productions, Baton Rouge, LA
December 1993 – April 1994
● Obtained job quotes and assisted in estimating.
● Conducted paste-up and layout work for production.
● Performed courier work to ensure timely delivery of materials. Prepress Department Head
Baker Printing Company, Baker, LA
February 1989 – November 1993
● Operated and maintained all prepress equipment, including lithographic processes.
● Produced high-quality negatives, line art, and photographs.
● Managed four-color stripping, proofing, and plate production.
● Coordinated workflow with other prepress staff and maintained inventory.
● Ordered supplies and ensured uninterrupted operations. Prepress Department Head
Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, Baton Rouge, LA
June 1984 – February 1989
● Operated and maintained prepress equipment, including Heidelberg-Stahl folders.
● Produced negatives, proofs, and plates with precision and consistency.
● Supervised prepress workflows and team members to meet tight deadlines.
● Managed supply inventory and equipment maintenance. Press Operator
Postal Press/Legal News/The Shopper, Baton Rouge, LA September 1983 – December 1983
● Operated two-color AB Dick 360 Offset press and Harris Five-Color Web Press.
● Maintained and operated addressing machines and forklifts.
● Produced line art negatives and supported print production workflows. Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Baton Rouge, LA
May 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
University of Phoenix, Baton Rouge, LA
March 2004
Associate Degree in Photography
A.E. Wooley College of Photography, Baton Rouge, LA June 1998
Diploma in Graphic Arts & Printing
Baton Rouge Vocational Technical Institute, Baton Rouge, LA October 1983
Engineering Major
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
December 1982
Courses in Marketing & Distribution
Baton Rouge Vocational Technical Institute, Baton Rouge, LA October 1981
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