GREG W. EDWARDS, JR.
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Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
OBJECTIVE
A challenging position within a progressive company or organization which offers a high level of responsibility and the opportunity for continued career growth.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
● Has fifteen years of top, diversified experience.
● Strong background in many areas including office administration, project management, purchasing, vendor sourcing, data entry, records maintenance, quality assurance, and customer relations.
● Hard working, driven, and dedicated, while highly-experienced in many aspects of daily organizational operations, and proven in ensuring that all organizational and project goals are met and exceeded.
● Can handle many tasks simultaneously, and has excellent attention to detail.
● Knowledge of computers, working with Windows, Mac, Word, Photoshop, Internet, and other systems.
● Results-oriented, with an ability to see any assignment to successful completion.
● Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and people skills.
● Thrives in a busy, fast-paced working environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Express Personnel. Edina, Minnesota
Press Operator (2010-2012)
Responsible for press operation, press setup, safety compliance, ordering supplies, stock work, inventory control, quality assurance, and handling a wide variety of special projects.
Empo Temporary Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Flexographic Press Operator (2010)
Handled one, long-term temporary assignment. Responsible for press operation, coordinating press setup, reviewing job specifications, inventory control, quality assurance, and other related assignments.
Quality Label, Elk River, Minnesota
Purchasing Manager (2002-2009)
Responsible for managing purchasing operations, vendor procurement, vendor price negotiation, purchase order preparation, and vendor relations. Originally hired as a Press Operator, and was quickly promoted.
Commerce Label, New Hope, Minnesota
Flexographic Press Operator (1997-2002)
Responsible for Flexographic press operation, press setup, ordering inks and supplies, and other production-related functions. Ran six to eight-color jobs.
EDUCATION
Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Certificate of Completion in Advanced Flexographic Press Operator and Photoshop courses.
St. Paul Technical College, St. Paul, Minnesota
Certificate of Completion in Flexographic course.
REFERENCES
Available upon request