Denver, NC ***** Cell: 704-***-****
e-mail: ********@*********.***
Alexander W. Barrio
Objective To apply my extensive knowledge and experience in printing, towards securing a position offering career growth, leading to a managerial position.
Professional Experience 2005 - Present CCL Labels, Inc. Charlotte, NC
Head press operator
• Hands-on working knowledge of the Arsoma 410 - 12 color UV Flexo press with 6 screen units, hot stamps and cold foil
• Hands-on working knowledge of the Gallus 200 10 color press with 6 screen units
• Administer mechanical maintenance to the press
• Attend customer print trials
• Provide highly technical production solutions and service assistance to management and customers as it relates to inks and materials selection
• Identifying, diagnosing and rectifying production problems as it relates to individual print orders
• Experienced rotary plate and screen maker, UV inks, coatings and laminations
• Trained and team member responsible for the implementation of the “5S” methodology which reduces workplace waste and optimizes productivity by maintaining an orderly workplace and finding means to motivate and engage employees
1999 - 2005 Trend Printing/ International Labels, Inc. Ridgefield, NJ
Working supervisor of printing operation where I managed 10 employee; head press operator
• Hands-on working knowledge of the 6 color Gallus letter press – 1 screen unit
• Hands-on working knowledge of the 8 color Mark Andy Flexo press
• Administered mid-level mechanical maintenance to the press
• Attend customer print trials
• Provide highly technical production solutions and service assistance to management and customers as it relates to various UV ink and materials selection
• Identifying, diagnosing and rectifying production problems as it relates to individual print orders
• Performed quality checks on materials received and labels ready for shipment
1996 - 1999 Logo Tech, Inc. Fairfield, NJ
Working supervisor of printing operation where I managed 8 employees; head press operator
• Hands-on working knowledge of the 8 color Gallus 200 with 2 screen units
• Administered mid-level mechanical maintenance to the press
• Provided production solutions/suggestions directly to management and client
• Engaged and participated in several client sales meetings
• Provide highly technical production solutions and service assistance to management and customers as it relates to various UV ink and materials selection
• Performed quality checks on materials received and labels ready for shipment
1988- 1996 American Labels, Inc. East Hanover, NJ
Working supervisor of small printing operation where I managed 12 employees; head press operator
• Hands-on working knowledge of the 7 color Gallus R-250
• Experienced with process work, packets and pharmaceutical labels
• Administered both mechanical and electrical maintenance to the various presses
• Responsible for training junior press operators
1983 - 1988 New Jersey Packaging, Inc. Fairfield, NJ
• Head press operator of Gallus 160 and 250
Education 1976 - 1980 Weehawken HS Weehawken, NJ
Miscellaneous Certifications 1992 - 2005 Maplewood Reserve Officer Maplewood, NJ
Enrolled and passed Essex County Police Academy Reserve Training program; volunteered approximately 25 hours a month performing various emergency personnel duties; periodic miscellaneous training
Other Skills Excellent oral and written communications skills; fluent in Spanish; computer literate; certified forklift operator; updated knowledge of current flexo printing technologies