Craig Elder Email & Phone Number

Douglasville, Ga, Us

Elucidate job specifications and requirements, respond to client questions, perform press checks & monitor work progress. Create mockups for clients to demonstrate concepts, provide input on cost-saving alternate approaches to printing projects for large format lithography, screen printing, and digital markets* Project management of 10 major national accounts with annual sales of more than $5,000,000 in 2007 * Respond to questions from pre-press, production and finishing. In addition, provide superlative customer service, maintaining current accounts with the goal of future growth and developing new accounts always with the endeavor to reduce costs and increase business * Write production work orders for jobs, including detailing production process to be used by pre-press, production, finishing departments and create mockups, if needed* Adept in balancing priorities for both short-term and long-range goals while also capable of multi-tasking to advance productivity

Elucidate job specifications and requirements, respond to client questions, perform press checks & monitor work progress. Create mockups for clients to demonstrate concepts, provide input on cost-saving alternate approaches to printing projects for large format lithography, screen printing, and digital markets* Project management of 10 major national accounts with annual sales of more than $5,000,000 in 2007 * Respond to questions from pre-press, production and finishing. In addition, provide superlative customer service, maintaining current accounts with the goal of future growth and developing new accounts always with the endeavor to reduce costs and increase business * Write production work orders for jobs, including detailing production process to be used by pre-press, production, finishing departments and create mockups, if needed* Adept in balancing priorities for both short-term and long-range goals while also capable of multi-tasking to advance productivity

Accountable for obtaining competitive quotes for print projects while working with multiple graphic artists on design parameters that took into consideration both equipment capabilities and budget objectives* Procured props and set up photo shoots for product catalogs* Researched and attained all product packaging, and standardized procedures for estimating, purchasing and order documentation during a high-growth period* Took a myriad of projects from conception to completion through strict adherence to deadlines, great attention to detail and coordination of details* Developed, introduced, and launched successful new product promotions, which increased brand awareness and knowledge of the product to customers

Accountable for obtaining competitive quotes for print projects while working with multiple graphic artists on design parameters that took into consideration both equipment capabilities and budget objectives* Procured props and set up photo shoots for product catalogs* Researched and attained all product packaging, and standardized procedures for estimating, purchasing and order documentation during a high-growth period* Took a myriad of projects from conception to completion through strict adherence to deadlines, great attention to detail and coordination of details* Developed, introduced, and launched successful new product promotions, which increased brand awareness and knowledge of the product to customers

Operated various finishing equipment including: folders, cutters, ink jet printers, die cutters and stitchers* Supervised a staff of 15 employees in bindery department while providing emphasis on career development and succession planning* Sourced paper, ink, and outside bindery vendors, identifying suppliers that could meet cost, schedule, and quality needs* Estimator pricing for the 40" market, screen print and digital markets* Consistently achieved sales goals and maintained a position in the top 10% of the company in outside B2B sales

Operated various finishing equipment including: folders, cutters, ink jet printers, die cutters and stitchers* Supervised a staff of 15 employees in bindery department while providing emphasis on career development and succession planning* Sourced paper, ink, and outside bindery vendors, identifying suppliers that could meet cost, schedule, and quality needs* Estimator pricing for the 40" market, screen print and digital markets* Consistently achieved sales goals and maintained a position in the top 10% of the company in outside B2B sales

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