Joseph Simon
Bolingbrook, IL ***40
Career Summary
A hardworking, dependable pressman with strong operating skills running many different and unique jobs. A consistent work ethic with high-quality standards and a determination to get the job done right the first time under extremely tight deadlines. Has the ability to complete jobs as an individual or within a team atmosphere.
Employment History
Fine Arts Engraving – Burr Ridge, IL March, 1998 – January, 2009
Pressman
• Duties included maintaining and running large-scale Heidelberg presses
• Superior performance
• Consistently relied upon to perform high quality jobs
• Liaison for brand identity design projects with clients
• Customers satisfied include: General Electric, General Motors, U.S. Presidential Inaugural Invitation Committee
Minuteman Press - Alsip, IL April, 1997 – March, 1998
Pressman
Duties included maintaining and running 1650 W/A T-Head and 1250 Printing Presses
Unrelated HVAC work January, 1997 – April, 1997
Minuteman Press – Bolingbrook, IL July, 1995 – January, 1997
Pressman
Duties included maintaining and running 1250 and 1650 Presses
Safeguard Check Printing – Addison, IL October, 1993 – September, 1996
Pressman
Duties included maintaining and running Three Unit Pak-Pak Press, continuous forms
Minuteman Press – Downers Grove, IL September, 1993 – January, 1997
Pressman
Duties included maintaining and running 1650 Multi Press
Ricky’s Sports Bar & Grill – San Leandro, CA July, 1991 – June, 1993
Bartender
Minuteman Press – South San Francisco, CA November, 1989 – September, 1990
Pressman
Duties included maintaining and running 1650 Multi Press
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Military Experience
USS Carl Vinson – Alameda, CA November, 1983 – November, 1987
Pressman – E4
Duties included maintaining and running 1250 and 1360 Multi Presses
Community Activities
Involved in the Big Brother Program from 1999 to 2007 mentoring two children.
Taught Religious Education at the seventh grade level for two years.