Bradley D. Mykins
142 Bloxom DriveNewport News, VA23608
(757)329-3453 BDMykins@aol.com
OFFSET PRESSMAN
Offset Pressman in the folding carton industry for the past 16 years
Total of 25 years in the printing industry in both packaging and commercial
WORK EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING
SHOREWOOD PACKAGING CORP.. NEWPORT NEWS,VA
05/95 TO PRESENT LEAD PRESSMAN
LEAD PRESSMAN KBA RAPIDA 51" 8 COLOR 2 COATERS AND PERFECTOR
Responsible for producing high quality process work
Business is primarily hair color for customers such as Revlon, Loreal, Proctor and Gamble
9 years of experience running UV curable inks and various water based and UV coatings
Produced cartons on foil board for customers such as Nike
Extensive experience running perfector primarily for Blister cards
Instrumental in the start up of two KBA RAPIDA 7 COLOR PRESSES
Produced cartons with conventional inks on: Planeta Varimat 55" 7 color and Roland Rekord 7 color 40"
FLOWERCITY PRINTING ROCHESTER, NEWYORK
08/84-05/95
Started as a general service worker after being honorably discharged from the Army
Served as an apprentice on various Man Roland presses
Advanced to the level of a First Operator on a Man Roland 40" 7 color press
Primarily ran commercial work and label packaging
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Impeccable attendance record
No safety incidents in 25 years
Served on many Improvement Teams including, Waste reduction, Quality, Safety
Trained in color management
Dedicated to performing preventative, daily and on going press maintenance
Solid electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Responsible for training and mentoring crew members
Working knowledge of digital prepress and plate making
Capable of mixing and altering inks for color
Consistently meet press targets, Key Performance Measures,
QUALITY FIRST
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
John J. Czelusniak
1405 Addison Ct.
Winterville, NC 28590
H- 252-509-4171 C – 252-341-0302
jczelusniak@yahoo.com
Objective: To obtain a managerial position with a company that can utilize the talent and experience that comes with the proven track record of implementing change within organizations and achieving extraordinary measurable results.
My positions with the companies listed on my resume, have prepared me for the fast paced, “need it now,” mentality of today’s customers, and also given me the knowledge that it must be right, on time, and within budgetary limitations.
Employment History:
September 2006 AccuCopy of Greenville, Inc. Greenville, NC
to Present
A 70 employee sheet fed and digital print facility with an array of Heidelberg equipment that includes thermographic, waterless, conventional print and 2 Halm Jet envelope presses. Digital print is supported by 4 Kodak Digimasters and HP Indigo 3050 and 5000 presses. The company specializes in short run, quick turn around work with variable print capabilities with complete finishing operations including mailing and fulfillment. Sales of $10MM
Operations Manager
Full responsibility for all aspects of the print related operation, including digital and lithographic print, Prepress, Bindery Mailing, and fulfillment (excluding Sales and Accounting, although I worked with these departments intimately).
Note: My employment contract is not being renewed due to corporate downsizing, and I will not be employed after September 1, 2009
October 2004 Great Lakes Integrated Inc. Cleveland, OH
to September 2006
A 110 employee commercial printing company with 3 divisions that covered, high quality print utilizing a half web, 3 Heidelberg 40” sheet fed presses capable of running up to 7 colors plus coating. Digital print utilized 2 Kodak Nexpress units, 2 Kodak Digimasters and finishing, Digital Asset Management, mailing and fulfillment. Sales of $25MM
Vice President of Operations
Full responsibility for all aspects of the print related Operation, including digital, lithographic print, finishing and facility management, excluding Sales and Accounting.
· Worked closely with Sales, and Financial departments to increase sales while increasing bottom line growth.
· Researched, recommended, and implemented new MIS systems during this period.
· Successfully helped keep the operation profitable during very difficult economic conditions, by recommending and making “tough” decisions necessary.
· Managed the implementation, and integration of new workflows to automate the order entry process, and flow through the MIS system, and company software.
· Implemented a “Total Quality Initiative” to insure consistent quality at all times.
· Rewrote all SOP’s to increase efficiency.
October 1992 Modern International Graphic, Inc. Eastlake, OH
to September 2006
A 90 employee, high quality sheet fed Union printing company that included 2 - 40” six color Komori presses with coaters, a 6 color 26” press with coater, digital print Using a Xerox I-Gen press, and large format printing and finishing. Sales of $18MM
Vice President of Operations
Full responsibility for all aspects of the print related Operation, including digital, lithographic print, finishing and facility management, excluding Sales and Accounting.
· Work closely with Sales, Customer Service and Financial departments to increase sales while increasing bottom line growth. Company sales and profits doubled during the period from 1992 – 2000.
· Successfully negotiated for the company, four Union contracts during an extremely difficult period in the printing industry.
· Responsible for the purchase, installation and implementation of over $10 million in new equipment, including taking the company from analog prepress to full digital prepress production, and the installation of three fully automated printing presses
· Researched, recommended, and implemented two MIS systems during this period.
· Have successfully helped keep the operation viable during very difficult economic conditions, by recommending and making the tough decisions necessary during these times.
October 1978 Carpenter Reserve Printing Company Cleveland, OH
to September 1992
A 90 employee high quality printing company that evolved from hot type’ to electronic image setting, digital image setting, and into DTP. Printing equipment included 4 and 6 color 40” presses capable of perfecting. Stitching, folding, die-cutting and various finishing operations. Sales of $10MM.
1989 – 1992 Vice-President of Manufacturing and Plant Manager
Responsible for all facets of the physical plant, including building maintenance, environmental concerns, Human resource issues, all department managers, and employees that reported to them. Responsible for new equipment recommendations, ROI’s and acquisitions. Oversaw the purchase, installation and implementation of over $5 million in new equipment Full P & L responsibility and documented reductions in rework while improving processes in all departments.
· Responsible for all facets of the physical plant, including building maintenance, environmental concerns, Human resource issues, all department managers, and employees that reported to them.
· Responsible for new equipment recommendations, ROI’s and acquisitions.
· Oversaw the purchase, installation, and implementation of over $5 million in new equipment.
· Full P & L responsibility and documented reductions in rework while improving processes in all departments.
1984 – 1988 Plant Manager and Production Manager
Responsible for the production, scheduling, and on-time delivery of all print related orders. Created a new Customer Service, order entry system that allowed for the reduction in time required to enter orders into the system.
· Responsible for the production, scheduling, and on-time delivery of all print related orders.
1981 – 1983 Production Manager and Purchasing Manager
Created and maintained a new equipment loading system (Scheduling Board) that tracked all in-house orders, (99% on-time delivery).
· Created and maintained a new equipment loading system (Scheduling Board) that tracked all in-house orders, (99% on-time delivery).
1979 – 1981 Purchasing Manager
· Responsible for accurate inventory control, and day to day purchasing of print related materials.
1978 -1979 Customer Service Representative
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Printing Management
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
AAS degree in Graphic Communications Management & Technology (full scholarship) Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, OH
Numerous professional management seminars and continuing education in management and human recourses
Professional
Organizations:
Past Officer of the Council of Young Executives, of the Printing Industries of Northern Ohio, (PIANO) President, two different terms.
20 year member of the Advertising and Production Club of Cleveland
Treasurer of The Graphic Arts Council of Cleveland
Member of the Printing Industries Association of Northern Kentucky and Ohio (PIANKO) Northern region, Board of Directors
Member of the Printing Industries Association of Northern Kentucky and Ohio (PIANKO) State Board of Directors
Professional Awards:
Inducted into the Graphic Arts Council of Cleveland “Hall of Distinction”, a prestigious honor given to a Graphic Arts professional for lifetime achievement in the Print and Advertising community of Cleveland.
Chelsea Ponter
8375 Arthurs Ct.
Pomfret MD 20675
240.346.9657
crponter@comcast.net
www.vistasmurals.com
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts / Minor in Spanish
Towson University
8000 York Rd, Towson MD 21252
Art Illustration concentration
Honors College Program, Deans Honor Roll consistently
Work Experience
Art Services, Towson University
8000 York Rd, Towson MD 21252, 410.704.2276
Supervisor: Jim Lasher
Employed January 2006 - May 2008
Job Title: Student Graphic Designer
Worked with clients to create graphic designs. Also participated in team projects & installations.
Michaels Arts and Crafts
3026 Festival Way, Waldorf MD 20601, 301.638.5669
Supervisor: Brandon Pryor
Employed May 2005 - January 2007
Job Title: Head Cashier
Key holder to all cash registers, front of store management, customer service desk, closing duties
Job Title: Custom Framer in Framing Department
Frame assembly, customer service, cash register duties.
Brewhouse Coffees
403 N. Charles St, La Plata MD 20646, 301.934.7929
Supervisor: Jim Turner
Employed March 2003 - May 2005
Job Title: Barista
Coffee/espresso/novelty drinks, cash register, café
food preparation, retail stocking, cleaning duties.
Volunteer Experience
House of Ruth, Maryland - B’More Bags
2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore MD 21218. 410.261.3027
Supervisor: Terri Wurmser
Volunteer March 2009 - Present
Assisting in sewing handbags to raise money for
the House of Ruth, MD.
House of Ruth, Maryland - Gateway Project
2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore MD 21218, 410.889.0840
Supervisor: Jana Mauro
Volunteer January 2009 - Present
Painting murals outside Gateway staff office windows.
North Baltimore Center
2225 N. Charles St, Baltimore MD 21218, 410.889.0840
Supervisor: Cynthia Cannizzaro
Volunteered March 25, 2009
Instructed two classes of 20 students each about mosaic
process. Art demo contributed to Total Health Day.
Mural Experience
Sheppard Pratt Health System
6501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21285, 410.938.3000
Supervisors: Rick Wallace, Rickie Wilmoth, Ruth Jordan
Employed Jan 2007 - Present
Murals done in Comfort rooms, hallways, kitchen areas.
Worked in Adolescent Male & Female, Autistic and
Geriatric Units. First mural commission was on a
volunteer basis.
House of Ruth Maryland
2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore MD 21218, 410.889.0840
Supervisor: Jana Mauro
Mural Work January 2009 - Present
Volunteered to paint mural on concrete wall outside
staff windows. Made possible by financial contribution
from Towson University.
Family Place to Play
3443 Rockefeller Ct, Waldorf MD, 301.632.6833
Employed May 2005 - August 2005
Murals done in party room, main playroom, bathrooms.
Residential Contracts
Mural Work March 2003 - Present
Please inquire about private mural contact information.
Stanley Wayne Patterson
11805 Pleasanthill Ct.Richmond, VA23236 804-241-9889 pattersonst@verizon.net
OBJECTIVE
Experienced Electromechanicial Technician with proven electromechanically troubleshooting skills in the semiconductor industry seeking opportunities to advance innovations and increase productivity.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Twenty years of electromechanical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
- Ability to successfully utilize effective organizational and oral presentation skills.
- Dedicated individual; achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required in customer service and support.
- Able to interface and coordinate effectively with various engineering, production, management, and support groups to address production and/or equipment issues.
- Monitor, maintain, and performs a variety of complex repairs on semiconductor fabrication equipment.
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Equipment Technician, Qimonda, Richmond, Virginia 1999-2009
- Primary point of contact for the NIKON toolsets, as it relates to qualifications and diagnosing equipment failures.
- Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled on photolithography equipment.
- Completed vendor training (TEL Lithious Coat/Develop track, NIKON SF 130,140,150,and CYMER Laser)
- Coordinated tool installs and performed acceptance testing before the tool was released for full production.
- Facilitated the training of co-workers on equipment operations, chemical handling, diagnostics, and repair of our primary toolsets.
- Participated on cost cutting, throughput, and equipment capability teams.
- Completed training in electrical, chemical and mechanical safety awareness (Electrical safety, Fire extinguisher, Hazardous Waste, Material Handling, and Laser Safety)
Equipment Technician, Intel Corporation, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 1993-1999
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and intermediate repairs on photolithography equipment.
- Utilized SPC to monitor tools and products for optimal performance.
- Completed training in CPR, SCBA, Chemical spill cleaning, Atmosphere Monitoring Devices (i.e. MDA, TLD, and MX251), Fire Extinguisher.
- ERT (Emergency Response Team) member for 5 years.
- SSI 150/500 coaters and developers.
- NIKON Step/Repeat System Body 4,7,and 12
Equipment Technician/Skills Trainer, Harris Semiconductor, Palm Bay, FL 1989-1993
- Responsibilities demanded profiency in repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance on MTI coaters/developers and Perkin-Elmer Exposure tools.
EDUCATION
RETS Electronic Institute – Associates of Applied Science (EET)
REFERENCES
Available upon request
James Solomon Ard Jr
2142 Tower Road • Margarettsville, NC 27853
Home (252) 589-2326 • Cell (252) 578-9397
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the printing industry that will allow me to utilize and further build upon my knowledge and skills to contribute to the company’s future goals.
EDUCATION:
• 2005-2009: B.S. Graphic Communication with a minor in Applied Business and Associate’s in Printing Production and Imaging Technology; Chowan University, Murfreesboro, NC.
• 2001-2005: High School Diploma, Northampton County High School-East, Conway, NC.
EMPLOYMENT:
• May 2008-August 2008: Sales, Prepress, Production, Shipping; Internship at Labels Unlimited; Virginia Beach, VA.
• September 2005- May 2009: Package delivery, Mail carrier; Work Study at Service Enterprise (mailroom) at Chowan University. (During school year)
• Summer 2006 and 2007: Tree care, Scouting cotton; Creekside Farm Nursery; Jackson, NC.
• September 2003-August 2005: Cashier, Customer Service, Stocker, Clean up; Turner’s Drive-In; Seaboard, NC.
VOLUNTEER WORK:
• World Changers mission trips. (Similar to Habitat for Humanity)
2006: Fort Pierce, Florida
2004: Vicksburg, Mississippi
2003: Charleston, West Virginia
2002: Atlanta, Georgia
• Various hurricanes clean-up activities within my community during high school.
• I have helped out with various church fundraisers for mission work in the community and beyond; Galatia Baptist Church; Seaboard, NC.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
2009:
• Graduated Chowan University with Magna Cum Laude
• Chowan University Most Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Communication
2008:
• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
2007:
• William A. Krueger Scholarship from Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
• Member of the North Carolina Phi Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honors Society
• The Print Industries of the Carolinas Award of Excellence for Screen Printing Two or More Index Colors
2006:
• Alpha Lambda Delta Member (Freshman Honors Society)
• PICA Special Judges Award for Offset Lithography Four Color Process
2005:
• Graduated high school: 8th out of 109, National Beta Club Member, Honors Graduate, and North Carolina Academic Scholar
• Chowan University Merit Scholarship
• Jordan Scholarship
2004:
• Small Business and Entrepreneurship Student of the Year, Northampton County High School-East
References available upon request
Douglas D. Luck
Qualifications
Having twenty five plus years in this field, starting back with a multilith single color press, to running several different knives, folders, and stitchers, plus three years of management of third shift at Cadmus Graphic Solutions. I look to achieve a position with the skills I have learned in the printing industry. Core professional competencies include:
- Extensive knowledge and experience with equipment such as Polar, Lawson, Harris, Stahl, Mbo, Baum, Muller Martini
- Three years of leadership experience at Cadmus Graphic Solutions
- Over a years experience in management at the Bindery Supervisor at Spectrum Press.
- Cost reduction and budgeting experience
- Strategic planning and project coordinating skills
Relevant Experience
1985-1986 Press Operator, Copy Cat
Duties: Operation and maintenance of press, as well as customer service.
1986-1987 Machine Operator, Manchester Board & Paper
Duties: Third shift leader while running a sheeter and knives.
1987-1988 Shipping Clerk, Dillard Paper Co.
Duties: Processing of materials through UPD, Federal Express, and freight carriers
1988-1992 Knife Operator, Worth Higgins
Duties: First shift knife operator for two years. Then moved to second shift to cover the knife, folder, and shipping needs.
1992-1994 Knife Operator, Carter Printing
Duties: Trim Stock for presses, as well as final trim on printed work.
1994-2000 Folder Operator, Cadmus Graphic Solutions
Duties: Worked as a third shift coordinator covering the knife and folder, also learned operation of Muller Martini.
2000-2001 Stitcher Operator, Carter Printing
Duties: Operation and maintenance of Muller Martini Stitchers.
2001-2006 Bindery Operator, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Duties: Knife, folder, and stitcher operator. Also responsible for maintaining all bindery and audio equipment.
2006-2007 Knife Operator, Spectrum Press
Duties: Cutting of stock and finished work while assisting other operators.
2007-2009 Bindery Manager, Spectrum Press
Duties: Helping operators and filling in as needed to keep work flowing. Process shipping using UPS and freight carriers, ordering shipping supplies and parts for bindery equipment. Hiring of employees as well as the scheduling of work flow to increase production with little to no overtime needed. With the loss of several key jobs and the economic recession, Spectrum Press closed January nineteenth.
Michael Disse
2202 Lakeview Dr
Powhatan, VA23139
804-921-7365
OBJECTIVE
My objective is to obtain a position that will expand and make profitable use of my skills in the areas of graphic design, wide format printing, customer service, offset and digital printing.
EXPERIENCE
MinuteMan Press Glen Allen
Graphic Designer
April 2005 to Present
804.290.4407
· Graphics using software (PC) such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Pitstop Professional, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher.
· Prepress duties that included the production of DPM plates and maintenance of an AB Dick DPM plate system.
· Offset press operator of an AB Dick 2-color (Ryobi 3302). Jobs included full color process and various other jobs suited to the equipment. Duties also included repairs and maintenance.
· Digital press operator of a Konica Minolta bizhup PRO C6501 with an IC-301 print controller Creo workstation.
· Wide format operator of a Mutoh 1604 value jet with a Flexi Print rip.
· Customer service responsibilities to include quotes, introduction of jobs into production and billing.
James River Press
Offset Press Operator
September 2004 to April 2005
804.230.4515
· Offset press operator of a 2-color Ryobi 3302. Jobs included full color process and various other jobs suited to the equipment.
X-Zact Printing
Offset Press Operator
August 2004 to September 2004
804-794-9558
· Offset press operator of Mulitlith 1250
· Graphics using software (MAC) such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Quark Express.
EDUCATION
Powhatan High School 1992-1997
· 3 year printing course.
· 1997 First place VICA/PIVA competition
REFERENCES
Joyce Gates
CMC Printing
804.744.5787
Walter Simmons Martin
4942 Rail Drive
Sandston, VA 23150
804-737-8335 | 804-389-6083
onjmwheels@verizon.net
Professional Objective
To seek a new opportunity that will challenge me and allow me to use my effective management skills to contribute to the goals and objectives of a new position.
Summary Statement
Production Management Professional with an extensive background in departmental management, including strategic planning and all areas of financial management. Particularly effective in developing people and processes to positively impact the bottom line. A diverse career history with experience with a small entrepreneurial business, a medium size company and a Fortune 500 Corporation. A self motivated individual with strong people skills, a innovative problem solver, and a goal oriented person driven towards a positive bottom line.
Professional Experience
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Richmond Times Dispatch, Mechanicsville, VA
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1995 - 2008
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Printshop/Commercial Ventures Manager
Budgeting and Financial reporting-
Created all budgets and prepared all tracking reports.
Personnel Development - Provide training and coaching to enhance employee performance.
Scheduling - Scheduled and staffed all incoming projects. Monitored the progress of all projects to ensure on time delivery.
Estimating - Quoted all commercial printing projects. Prepared contracts for all accepted bids.
Purchasing and Inventory Control - Purchased and inventoried all production materials as well as any outside services required for project fulfillment.
Payroll - approved all payrolls. Initiated employee performance evaluation for
pay increase or performance development.
Billing - Monthly billed all clients in-house and commercial. Prepared all end of month revenue reports.
Built strong teams that resulted in a quality driven highly efficient operation. Cutting expenses by 40%
Created a tracking system to show departmental project histories used to cut their printing allocated budgets by 30%.
Developed and lead a team to design and implement the department footprint to move the Print Shop to a new production facility. The result was a much improved production process workflow, higher morale, and an enhanced safe working environment.
Instrumental in the creation of the Commercial Printing venture, resulting in new and profitable revenue sources averaging 1.2 million dollars annually.
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Richmond Times Dispatch, Mechanicsville, VA
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1989 - 1995
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Print Shop Supervisor
Scheduling - Scheduled and staffed all incoming projects. Monitored the progress of all projects to ensure on time delivery.
Personnel Development - Provide training and coaching to enhance employee performance.
Payroll - approved all payrolls. Initiated employee performance evaluations for
pay increase or performance.
Purchasing and Inventory Control - Purchased and inventoried all production materials as well as any outside services required for project fulfillment.
Billing - Monthly billed all in-house clients. Generated a departmental printing report for each department to aid in expense budgeting.
Prepress - Stripped and flatted in position all negatives for the preparation of all printing plates.
Trouble Shooting - Assisted all employees in identifying and resolving all production problems. Using the resolution as a training opportunity.
Transformed the operation from a low volume, poor quality with zero customer service operation, to a high volume, quality driven operation with over the top customer service.
Identified, tested and implemented the change of both ink and papers to establish "House Stocks" resulting in a 30% reduction in cost / averaging $30K annually, with no negative impact on production or quality.
Developed a database that tracked and generated reports all aspects of the department.
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Richmond Times Dispatch, Mechanicsville, VA
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1986 - 1989
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Offset Pressman
Operated and maintained a Davidson 700 offset printing press. Made plates and staged all materials for projects. Met all schedule and quality requirements. Operated various types of bindery equipment.
Influenced a change in departmental mindset by demonstrating pride in the quality and quantity of my work as well as a new prospective on the meaning of customer service.
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Copy Van Inc., Richmond, VA
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1967 - 1986
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Printing Plant Manager
Managed all aspects of the printing production plant. Staffing, training, scheduling, quality control, pre-press and camera room, pressroom, bindery finishing, shipping and receiving.
Assembled and developed a 35 member staff.
Implemented job tracking and quality control systems.
I was instrumental, in growing the business to a point that the two owners could sell it and retire.
Education
Diploma, Thomas Jefferson High, Richmond, VA
Professional Development and Training
A list of training is available on request.
Memberships
Administrative Council Chair - Providence United Methodist Church 2005 - Present
Serve on the Board of Directors of the Richmond Times Dispatch Employees Credit Union 1995 - 2002
Lifetime member of The Independent Wheels - wheelchair sports organization.
Geoffrey Evans
11302 Links Ct Reston, VA 20190
(716) 583-1209
Objective
Seeking a position in the printing industry where strong technical and design skills will improve efficiency.
Summary
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Proficient with PCs and Macintosh Computers, skilled in Quark and Adobe Creative Suite.
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Highly capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Education
Associate in Applied Science,
Visual Communication Technology – Graphic Arts and Printing
ErieCommunity College, Buffalo, NY May 2009
GPA 3.3 out of 4.0
Employment
United Graphics, Buffalo, NY February 2009-May 2009
Intern-Prepress
• Experience with the Prinergy workflow from Kodak.
• Worked with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator for resizing, color correction, and adding bleeds to make high-def PDFs press ready.
• Communicate with customer to ensure satisfaction in a timely manner.
Time Warner Cable,Cheektowaga, NY January 2006-May 2009 Sales Representative
• Analyzed and resolved customer problems in a timely, efficient manner.
• Sold diverse services and provided exceptional customer service to guarantee satisfaction and retention.
• Consistently exceeded sales goals, received performance awards.
Capital Management Services,Buffalo, NY April 2005-December 2005
Debt Collector
• Initiated contact with third party phone accounts and set up payment options.
• Communicated effectively with diverse customers, staff, and management
Account Solutions Group, LLC. Amherst, NY February 2002-December 2004
Debt Collector
• Performed inbound/outbound collection activity to delinquent customers.
• Expedited debt recovery by providing solutions for payment.
• Used skip tracing tools to locate relevant customer information to ensure collection.
DAVID J. AVESIAN
PO Box 931, Vienna, Virginia 22183
(703) 682-8702
daveavesian@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVES
A growth position in sales/marketing/management. An opportunity to use my creative and analytical skills to develop, support, and achieve short and long term growth/profit objectives. Extensive experience in sales, sales management, corporate marketing, publishing, graphics, and printing, where I have excelled in every position held. Completely open to market new lines of products, services, and relocation.
LEADERSHIP AND POSITIONS HELD
2008 –2009 Administrator, Military Marketing Services, Inc., Publisher, Falls Church, VA
Market military support services, travel, maps, and recreation to active and retired military personnel around the globe, selling books, pamphlets, and website services. Report directly to President.
2006 – 2007 Sales Representative, Taylor Specialty Books, Dallas, TX
Opened new market and sold book manufacturing throughout SE Region. Personal sales increased from $0 to $1,200,000/yr in six months in specialty books. Reported to VP/Sales.
2003 – 2006 Sales Representative, Worzalla Publishing Inc., Stevens Point, WI
Established Central and SE Regions selling children’s book manufacturing and commercial printing in 16 States. Personal sales increased from $0 to $2,000,000 annually. Reported to VP/Sales.
1997 - 2003 Sales Representative, Transcontinental Printing, Fairborn, Ohio/Montreal, Canada.
Sold commercial, book, magazine, catalog, insert, and direct mail manufacturing and CD-Rom manufacturing/replication in 20 States. Personal sales increased from $0 to $5,000,000 annually. Reported to VP of Sales as will as Divisional President.
1990 - 1997 Sales Representative, Quebecor Printing USA, Vienna, VA
Sold book, commercial, magazine, catalog, insert, and direct mail printing in 19 states. Personal sales increased from $200,000 to $4,500,000 annually in 4 years. Reported directly to Sr. VP of Sales.
1988 - 1990 Sales Manager, Explus, Inc., Chantilly, VA
Managed four sales personnel and one telemarketer, reported directly to President. Personally sold exhibit design and fabrication, graphic design, and museum services to corporations, foundations, and government agencies in five-state area. Company sales grew 24.5% in first year.
Mar-Nov 1988 Vice President for Sales/Marketing, ImageMatrix, Cincinnati, OH
Managed ten sales personnel in Washington regional office, wrote contract proposals, and personally sold full service business communications, graphic design, and computer graphics. Number of corporate accounts increased 35% in six months, including many top 100 companies, Washington, D.C. area.
1979-Mar 1988 Washington Sales Manager, BookCrafters, Inc., (now Sheridan, Inc.) Headquarters, Chelsea, MI
Managed satellite sales office of three salespersons plus three sales assistants and telemarketers, reported directly to V.P. for Sales and personally sold book printing to over 250 active professional accounts in DC, VA, MD, WVA, NC, and SC. Personal sales grew to $3,400,000 annually in eight years.
1988 - 1990 Leadership Trainer/Course Instructor, Professional Selling Skills III Sales Training Program (Xerox/Learning International)
Taught skills of prospecting, account qualification, probing, overcoming buyer objections, and closing.
1975 - 1979 Teacher,Ann ArborPublic Schools, Ann Arbor, MI
1976 - 1977 Graduate Instructor, Psychology Department, The University of Michigan
EDUCATION
Office Manager Certification, The University of Virginia Continuing Education, 1983
M.A., The University of Michigan, April 1977. Education Psychology Major, with Honors, 4.0 GPA
B.A., The University of Michigan, December, 1974. Psychology Major, With Distinction
AWARDS
Transcontinental Printing, Top Sales, SE Region, 2001, 2002
Quebecor top producer, New Accounts Closed, 1991, 1992, 1993
Class Honors at The University of Michigan, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
Phi Delta Kappa, Honorary Education Fraternity Board, 1977, 1978, 1979
Election to The University of Michigan Board of Governors, 1978
References Available Upon Request
Karen Adrianne Jezewicz