Andy Barron Email & Phone Number

Uk

Artwork & reprographics specialist in 2-piece aluminium can reproduction.Currently servicing major manufactures - Rexam, Ball, Ardagh, Schawk.Extensive packaging knowledge for brand consistency across all substrates (Aluminium / Litho / Flexo / Gravure) having worked over many years servicing major blue chip clients.Implementation & set-up of multiple studio's including I.T. infrastructure, workflows, procedures and best practice.

Responsible for the setup of studio & continuation of service to Rexam Beverage Can Europe (+ worldwide).° Manage all day to day production.° Feasibility of designs submitted with resolution for feedback to Rexam’s customers.° Booking in of designs using clients eSmart system + costing using internal Filemaker Database.° Running of Self Bills for invoicing & monitoring costs through database.° Account Manager for Rexam Graphics for following regions: UK, Benelux, Russia, Austria, India, Germany, Spain & Italy.° Lead Operator producing artwork & repro for the 2-piece can market.° Advise staff on ‘best practice’ on reproduction of designs & train where necessary.

Mk

Responsible for the setup of studio, maintain IT infrastructure, development & implementation of workflows, assist production & account management staff across all accounts & manage Rexam production team.° Manage all day to day Account Management & production etc. of Rexam account° Implement & manage Xinet Fullpress (FPO + server config.) / Webnative (DAM).° Troubleshoot & rectify any Macintosh problems.° Assist on production across all accounts where necessary.° Training of staff across all accounts, & liaising with Technical/Colour Manager to achieve best practice.° Maintain & setup Scitex Brisque (RIP) systems coupled with Dolev setters.° Manage all day to day Account Management & production etc. of Somerfield account.° Implement / maintain & upgrade Studio software / hardware.

Luton, United Kingdom

Responsible for the change in setup of studio, upgrade & maintain IT infrastructure, develop & implement new working practice.Duties:° Manage all day to day Account Management & production etc. of Rexam account° Change Studio entire workflow & re-train operators to achieve best practice.° Troubleshoot & rectify any Macintosh IT problems.° Maintain & setup Scitex Brisque (RIP) system coupled with Dolev setter.° Implement/maintain & upgrade Studio software / hardware.

Wellingborough

Responsible for production of studio across a varied range of customers for artwork, retouching & reprographics.Duties:° Continuation from role at SCS Ltd. with the merger of 2 studios.° Combine existing infastructure with addition of merged company & clients.° Repro & step & repeat for the Beer Mat market across a wide range of customers.

Bedford

Responsible for production management of studio etc. across a varied range of customers, from bureau output to artwork & reprographics including dry-offset.Duties:° Manage all day to day digital production.° Assist digital staff in production of work.° Troubleshoot & rectify any Macintosh IT problems.° Implement/maintain & upgrade Studio software / hardware.

Leicester Square + Fleet Street

Responsible for all digital production & management to achieve extremely tight deadlines.Duties:° Manage & create all day to day digital production.° Liaise with clients & front end staff on requirements.° Liaise with Press Manager on production.° Assist satellite shop (Fleet Street).

Keysoe, Bedfordshire

Responsible for creation of digital designs / artworks.Duties:° Create digital designs & artworks.° PMT camera operator.° Platemaking for GTO press.