Garnered recognition for purchasing and turning around underperforming companies while boosting profitability. Proven track record of overseeing operational, equipment, production, and fiscal initiatives within high profile wide format printing firms. Astute strategist that excels in streamlining activities, introducing process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency, and slashing costs. Specialized expertise in identifying and developing new business accounts with Fortune 500 companies. Technical and equipment proficiency includes Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Monarch Productivity Suite, Cyrious Control, Caldera Rip Systems, ONYX Rip Software, FlexiSign Cutting Software Equipment Knowledge: Agfa Jeti 1224 UV HDC Flatbed Printer, HP Design Jet 5000, LZ26500 Latex, Z6100ps Latex, Epson SureColor S30670, Aristomat GL 610 CNC Cutter/ Router, Graphtec FC8600 Vinyl Plotter, Oce' Arizona Solvent Printer, and Cruse Color Tech Camera. Highlights of my achievements include: * Successfully managed and implemented the conversion of digital wide format imaging technology. * Championed efforts to negotiate the purchase of a small-scale wide format business as well as acquired digital printing and finishing equipment to form a competitive wide format print provider to the greater Pittsburgh market. * Mechanically serviced and repaired production and finishing equipment to maintain maximum production. * Played a key role in negotiating best contract pricing of print and finish materials and distribution. * Reduced turnaround time by purchasing new equipment while reducing waste. * Integrated a new division of large format photographic imaging into an existing printing company before digital technology. * Negotiated the sale of a proprietary wide format company to a large national firm while being hired to stay on as an advisor and account manager.