Manager Project

Allen C. Engel **** Quinton Lane Tujunga, CA *****-2834 818-***-**** ********@**.**.***

Summary

Performance driven print and production professional with expertise leading process control initiatives in digital and conventional Graphics and Print environments. Specializing in increasing color accuracy and cross-platform color reproduction. Demonstrated ability to slash on-press approval times. Proven success in business operations, production management, color management, project management, and press output. Skilled manager of diverse work groups and multiple projects. Strong analytical and problem solving skills focusing on long term, system based (process control) solutions. Unique blend of strategic thinking and solid execution.

Core Competencies

Organizational: Analysis and mapping of operating structures resulting in streamlined workflows and enhanced output. Supervised 60 employees.

Color Management: Proof to press matching (SWOP, G7); Cross platform color matching (litho, screen, large & grand format digital); Chromatix print by numbers expert.

Production Management: Planning and production analysis; Scheduling; SOP's; TQM; Logistics; Estimating; ETA analysis; Offset Litho (up to 40"); Screen Print (up to 5' x 12'), Digital (large & grand format), Print on Demand. Agency based vendor management of print and letter-shop.

Client Management: Defined and communicated Client expectations; conducting Press checks; meeting Client’s expectations and schedules; managed difficult client situations including Agency Art Directors and Discriminating Print Buyers from Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Disney, TBWA Chiat Day, AGT.

Operations: Integrated Management Systems – Logic & PSI including Accounting functions, inventory & finished goods; Database distribution system for 6,000 + employees.

Project Management: 1) Designed new Xerox Print-On-Demand networked print solution serving 4 locations. 2) Reengineered Commercial Screen print facility expanding capacity by 60% without adding square footage. Both projects cost in excess of $2,000,000, both managed and implemented on time and within budget.

Experience

Graphic Trends / Project Manager (temporary position ended 10/18) 2011

• Opened jobs and created Work Orders using custom MS Access system.

• Ordered materials and services required to produce printed projects.

• Conducted press checks, print and die cutting.

• Managed status and progress of projects through each phase of production.

The Ad Art Company / Color Manager 2011

• Accomplished G7 Requalification.

• Set new screen angles and accurate compensation curves.

• Developed and implemented screen making, screen and digital printing QC standards and reporting.

• Defined correct ink line and substrate compatibility, eliminating ink failures (adhesion and curling).

• Implemented creation of custom output profiles for individual digital presses and substrates.

• Trained staff on proper use of densitometry for troubleshooting color issues.

• Successfully conducted customer press checks with high profile clients such as LA Graphico and Old Navy.

Grizzard Communications / Production Manager 2010

• Accountable for all aspects of production and mailings for assigned accounts.

• Generated all printing and letter-shop vendor instructions, production grids and Purchase Orders.

• Responsible for maintaining data and production schedules to ensure on-time completion of campaigns.

• Approved all print proofs, press sheets, variable data imposition and insertion samples.

Advance Assets / Cash Flow Specialist 2008 - 2009

• Learned the private mortgage industry business from the ground up and launched Advance Assets.

• Created marketing plan, advertising materials (digital and direct mail) and launched ad campaign.

• Developed complex Estimating system utilizing sophisticated MS Excel spreadsheet.

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Impress Communications / Production Manager 2007

• Hired and trained all new Project Management staff.

• Developed new process controls resulting in 25% increase in available press time.

• Scheduled press floor, bindery and shipping output.

• Reorganized bindery reporting structure, eliminating redundant levels of supervision.

Nazdar Consulting Services / Consulting Services Account Manager-Territory Manager 2005 - 2007

• Sold Nazdar’s first Digital Color Management system to consulting client.

• Conducted on-site presale analysis of printing facilities creating and presenting Impact Assessments.

• Developed Project based consulting “solutions” for enhancing color accuracy, consistency & productivity.

• Defined equipment upgrade requirements supporting consulting solutions.

• Advised clients on “best practices” for achieving production and management goals.

S2K Graphics / Quality Control Manager 2005

• Implemented QC best practices and Chromatix “print-by-numbers” processes controls throughout entire printing operation, increasing color accuracy by 50%.

• Manage vendor relationships pursuant to Quality standards for media, materials and services.

Gangi Studios Inc. / Production Manager 2001 - 2005

• Implemented Chromatix “print-by-numbers” a companywide color management/process control systems.

• Conducted client press checks on a daily basis achieving 100% client approvals.

• Standardized processes and procedures by developing and implementing formal QC standards, Production Memos and Policy & Procedures documents.

• Managed $2,000,000 project reengineering workflow and equipment that more than doubling output.

California Litho-Arts / Production Manager 1999 - 2000

• Developed and implemented formal Policy & Procedures governing operations of all production areas.

• Virtually eliminated occurrence of “late jobs” within three months of employment.

• Formed CSR department, hired and supervised staff.

• Managed customer relations regarding press checks, delivery compliance and overall customer satisfaction.

Home Savings of America (post merger name - Washington Mutual) 1995 - 1999

Assistant Vice President / Office Services Support Supervisor (1997 - 1999)

• Organized and directed Business Operations Team of Graphic Services Department. Including Print Estimating, Order Processing, Scheduling, Quality Control, Inventory Control, Accounting, Digital Publishing (print on demand), Corporate Employee Distribution and Departmental Computer Systems.

• Developed, documented and implemented standard work flows and Department Policy and Procedures.

• Directed development and management of unique Access based Employee Distribution application, reducing the delivery error rate from 30% to 2%.

Assistant Vice President / Production Control Supervisor (1996)

• Analyzed and corrected Estimating Standards, reducing estimate to actual variance from 35% to 5% by analyzing and correcting Estimating standards.

• Achieved “On Time” statistics of 89% by restructuring Scheduling operations.

• Initiated ground breaking Utilization Team optimizing benefits of management system.

Quality Control Specialist (1995)

• Developed and implemented Team based TQM structure for long term improvement in quality.

• Detected problem “root sources” and eliminated re-occurrences by developing system based solutions.

• Established tracking/reporting system, resulting in 90% reduction in job reprints.

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ACE Graphics, Inc. / President - General Manager 1978 - 1995

• Formed Corporation, a technical publishing business dedicated to the production of technical documents and data for the aerospace industry.

• Developed requirements and oversaw evolution of custom PC based software to support publishing and procurement data, product lines.

• Created integrated illustration, parts list and assembly/disassembly system facilitating reuse of elements.

• Performed sales and customer service functions.

• Company produced 50 unique technical manuals and matching integrated procurement data files yearly.

Professional Development

• TQM - Printing Industries of America (8 week course)

• Production Management - Printing Industries of America (8 week course)

• Managing the Future - Prime Consulting Group/Unisource Worldwide, Inc. (3 day seminar)

• Leadership Training for Supervisors - Blanchard Training & Development, Inc. (5 day seminar)

• Managing Your Human Resources - Internal (6 week course)

• Discovering Self and Others (DISC) - Blanchard Training & Development, Inc. (2 day seminar)

• How to Manage Multiple Projects, Meet Deadlines and Achieve Objectives - Fred Pryor Seminars (1 day)

• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Covey Leadership Center (3 day seminar)

• Synergy, How to create Unstoppable People, Teams and Organizations - Covey Leadership Center (1 day)

References

• Gary Selix, Leiner Health Products, 626-***-****

• Mike Ruff, Nazdar Consulting Services, 816-***-****

• Sam Bradbury, Fujifilm/Sericol, 805-***-****

• Javier Baeza, MacDermid/Autotype, 847-***-****

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