Gideon J. Bransford
Shell Knob, MO 65747
**********@*****.***
Objective:
To use my 32 years of experience in the printing industry to help a company improve production, quality and reduce waste.
Qualifications:
Having worked in large and small companies. I have seen the advantages of each. I have worked on many different types of printing presses and printing processes. Here are a list of certificates and courses.
Certified web offset press trainer-1984
Interaction Management Course-1986
Manufacturing Leadership Course-1987
Resource Management Course-1988
Resource management Course-1988
SPC Training-1992
Team Training-1993
ISO-9000 Training-1996
Certified flexo press trainer-1998
Education
1968-1972 B.S. in Industrial Education with a specialized area in graphic arts.
Murray State Univ.
Murray,KY
Employment
1998-Present Flexo Label press operator and Production manager. Operated a 6 color Allied 310 Press . Press equipped for roll,fold and sheeter orders. All About Labels, Inc. Shell Knob, MO
1992-1998 Flexo Label press operator--UARCO,Standard Register Co. Fulton KY.
Operated the following equipment, Mark Andy 4200 and 4150 flexo presses.
1985-1992 Press Room Supervisor--UARCO Inc. Fulton, KY
Responsible for the supervision of 8 web offset press operators and 2 press helpers. Had to trouble shoot equipment problems and make decisions as necessary to keep the shift running smoothly.
1983-1985 Web Offset Press Operator-- UARCO,Inc. Fulton, KY
Operated the following equipment;
Ashton Wet and Dry offset presses
Hamilton Dry offset presses
Harris wet offset presses
All presses equipped with Bunch folders.
1972-1983 Assistant Manager and Press Operator- Union City Printing Co. Union City, TN
Responsible for all duties in a job shop. Ran 500,700 and 701 sheet fed Davidson offset presses. Also responsible for darkroom, layout work and finishing work.
References on request.