Bryan Thrasher Email & Phone Number

United States

National sales development of polymer technologies to the flexo industry, including solvent based XSYS polymer, water wash Toyobo polymer, thermal XSYS polymer, and A&V liquid polymer resin. Serving the narrow and wide web, corrugated, metal deco, and letterpress markets.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Sundance offers digital label and packaging print and offset print, design, mail, and large format print services. With 25 years of packaging experience from customer service and sales to operations management, I will focus primarily on our flexible packaging offerings and labels for consumer packaging.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

I managed and developed sales for the Southeast territory: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. I was given to opportunity to take on two new states in 2020 (SC and TN) after proving substantial growth in original territory. The territory was at $6.5MM+ in the last year.I grew my territory with 5% yearly profit for first 3 years, then 18% profit growth in 2020 during COVID pandemic and then slightly below that moving forward. There was consistent growth… Show more I managed and developed sales for the Southeast territory: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. I was given to opportunity to take on two new states in 2020 (SC and TN) after proving substantial growth in original territory. The territory was at $6.5MM+ in the last year.I grew my territory with 5% yearly profit for first 3 years, then 18% profit growth in 2020 during COVID pandemic and then slightly below that moving forward. There was consistent growth through a mix of organic growth of existing clients and on-boarding of new clients through good prospecting and hunting skills.I redeveloped the A&V brand name in my territory and regained lost business through better customer service skills and extremely thorough follow up skills on opportunities. My goal was to leave every conversation and customer visit with a legitimate opportunity.I developed new brochures, sales tools, and procedures for developing new business opportunities that lead to the large growth over the 6+ years total in my position. Show less

Tampa, Florida

Operational and Client Responsibility for the SGS Tampa, Metal Decoration Business, a $10MM facility, including customer service, art, manufacturing, and pilot mockups for beverage can primary packaging.Facilitated the 21% sales growth and management of people, capital, capacity, and workflow improvements to accommodate the additional business.Facilitated automation and SOPs for front end production tracking and efficiency.Reconstructed and expanded the manufacturing departments for… Show more Operational and Client Responsibility for the SGS Tampa, Metal Decoration Business, a $10MM facility, including customer service, art, manufacturing, and pilot mockups for beverage can primary packaging.Facilitated the 21% sales growth and management of people, capital, capacity, and workflow improvements to accommodate the additional business.Facilitated automation and SOPs for front end production tracking and efficiency.Reconstructed and expanded the manufacturing departments for better efficiency and production flow. Show less

Atlanta, Ga

Onsite Project Manager for the Dixie Retail, Consumer Products Division. Liaison for all artwork needs between GP Design, Engineering, Mills, Print Production, Prepress, Platemaking, and Printer. Implemented new workflows and processes for more efficient client services.Development and Implementation of color management procedures including Lab reporting, brand color and ink standardization, quality control, and standards communication to all vendors.Research and development of new… Show more Onsite Project Manager for the Dixie Retail, Consumer Products Division. Liaison for all artwork needs between GP Design, Engineering, Mills, Print Production, Prepress, Platemaking, and Printer. Implemented new workflows and processes for more efficient client services.Development and Implementation of color management procedures including Lab reporting, brand color and ink standardization, quality control, and standards communication to all vendors.Research and development of new technologies and digital workflows for client such as on-line approvals, proofing, and 3D imaging.Organic business development leading to additional divisions' business and revenue. This lead to additional project management as a primary supplier to the GP Professional Division. Additionally, this in turn lead to the development of new business in Creative Services (3D interactive imaging, design, physical mockups, marketing promos, shelf set imaging, etc.) for National Sales groups, Marketing groups, and Packaging groups across existing divisions and three new divisions within Georgia Pacific. Show less

Des Plaines, Il

Client Services support for Schawk corporate and VPs of Sales on a national and global basis. Managed the content and presentation for all global business development RFI and RFP proposals for clients such as Colgate-Palmolive, Canadian Tire Company (Retail Division), Cole's Supermarkets (Australia), British Petrolium (UK), and HP (Mexico). Managed the coordination of international resources to build the correct capabilities needed for each client engagement. Assisted in audits for large CPG… Show more Client Services support for Schawk corporate and VPs of Sales on a national and global basis. Managed the content and presentation for all global business development RFI and RFP proposals for clients such as Colgate-Palmolive, Canadian Tire Company (Retail Division), Cole's Supermarkets (Australia), British Petrolium (UK), and HP (Mexico). Managed the coordination of international resources to build the correct capabilities needed for each client engagement. Assisted in audits for large CPG and Pharma companies such as Wyeth, Solo Cup, and Bacardi USA - Advertising. Assisted in the development on onsite solutions for several clients. Show less

Des Plaines, Il

Internal project manager for the Motorola Global Mobile Devices and acting Business Manager for Motorola North American Carrier Accessories accounts. Developed standard operating procedures for and trained internationally on the internal job management system, invoicing, and digital asset management systems. Assisted in the development of the facility GMP quality procedures. Assisted in project management for the Novartis and Heinz North American accounts.

Print Production Manager for Sara Lee Corporation. Acted as the liaison between marketing, food engineering, legal, design, print production, prepress, procurement, and printing. Assisted in the reorganization for print production to the new corporate HQ. Project management for procurement group to reduce artwork cycle times and reduce workflow costs, including on-line proofing and workflow engineering.Led major marketing projects to coordinate all graphic needs for product launches.

Plant City, Fl

Managed three direct reports within print support (cutting and scoring dies, print cassettes [plate and impression assembly], press cylinders, and preventative maintenance assistance). Acting Computer-to-Plate administrator and Capital Investment manager. Research and implementation of process enhancements (new inks, closed-loop color management technology, package design, etc.).Member of Innovative Graphics Council for Consumer Packaging Division.

Prepress Technology Manager – Proposal, implementation and continuous improvement of CTP system and software solutions; trained and developed personnel; developed standard press templates and file formats for incoming artwork; developed QC program to support new processes.Color Management – R&D for press color control; standardized ink Lab values; developed and managed all press fingerprinting; ICC profile implementation. Capital Investment Manager – R&D and implementation for all… Show more Prepress Technology Manager – Proposal, implementation and continuous improvement of CTP system and software solutions; trained and developed personnel; developed standard press templates and file formats for incoming artwork; developed QC program to support new processes.Color Management – R&D for press color control; standardized ink Lab values; developed and managed all press fingerprinting; ICC profile implementation. Capital Investment Manager – R&D and implementation for all facility process improvements (Bulk varnish system, updated print cylinders, press upgrades). Led full teams, shifts and other managers in efforts for implementation.Managed all on-site contractor training and safety programs for process improvements. Show less

Managed process print graphics from design to press-ready materials for North, Latin, and South America accounts covering two printing facilities. Traveled to North, Latin and South American designers and clients to train and develop efficient workflow processes. Reduced artwork cycle time by 50%, artwork errors by 80%, and improved supplier QC processes.Re-engineered graphic management process and implemented digital proofing and approval processes for client and plant… Show more Managed process print graphics from design to press-ready materials for North, Latin, and South America accounts covering two printing facilities. Traveled to North, Latin and South American designers and clients to train and develop efficient workflow processes. Reduced artwork cycle time by 50%, artwork errors by 80%, and improved supplier QC processes.Re-engineered graphic management process and implemented digital proofing and approval processes for client and plant approvals.Developed the artwork specifications for the litho and flexo print facilities.Managed press approval process for client on-site visits.Research and development and capital investment proposal manager for new press and prepress technologies.Color management specialist for web offset facility, handling all fingerprints and ink/color analysis. Show less

Developed the technical training program for the printing (5 Komori Chambon presses) and prepress departments. Developed the standard operating procedures for each individual press, the new-hire training guides and personnel development programs for the printing department.Developed and implemented a color management program including a standard color bar for process control, handheld and scanning densitometers, and fingerprinting formats with press profiling.Implementation support for… Show more Developed the technical training program for the printing (5 Komori Chambon presses) and prepress departments. Developed the standard operating procedures for each individual press, the new-hire training guides and personnel development programs for the printing department.Developed and implemented a color management program including a standard color bar for process control, handheld and scanning densitometers, and fingerprinting formats with press profiling.Implementation support for the expansion of a web offset facility, including training, specification development, and successful start-up for two new presses and the prepress systems to support them.Project manager for press upgrades.Part of the new-hire interviewing team.Intern Manager - interviewed, hired, and lead interns over six semesters. Show less