David Beales Email & Phone Number

United States

4641 International Trade Ct. Richmond, Va. 23231

2924 Bells Road Richmond Va 23234

Vice President of Operations Think Printing, Richmond, VA 2014-Present Operate Heidelberg CD74 6 color with coater and the XL75 4 color with axis control and speed package Implement major repairs and maintenance of press and bindery equipment. Create short-/long-term strategic planning initiatives, along with company policies, procedures, etc. Contact vendors and negotiate pricing contracts Work with managers and department heads to coordinate services, while streamlining processes to cut costs. Used Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) offender rehabilitation program to hire released offenders into the industry

Industry Group Manager Virginia Correctional Enterprises, Richmond, VA 2012-14 Managed print services (offset & digital) and silk screen Interviewed potential candidates for employment Supervised and executed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) throughout all print services.  Approved daily purchase requisitions Developed and summited bids to all Virginia state agencies. Implemented offender job skill development for use in public sector after release.  Review operating procedures and improve quality products & services. Provided Incident Reports to Operation Manager  Completed various classes including, but not limited to PREA, Evidence-based Practice (EBP), and Dialogue. Selected by EBP Learning Team to facilitate weekly leadership classes.  Increased sales/production by 46% over calendar year in 2013 Managed monthly Xerox operations to continually improve our equipment efficiencies and product offerings

Oversee Print Services (Offset & Digital Printing) Interviewed panels for VCE staff and offender workforce Attended and facilitated Unit Manager monthly meetings Represented VCE Print Services at various trade shows and events Responsible for managing fiscal activities of the print shop Performed annual evaluations for staff and offenders  Managed day to day operation of the print shop which resulted in a 42% increase  Performed customer service internally and externally on a daily basis Implemented monthly safety meetings Create and create maintenance schedules for all equipment

Press Operator Heritage Printing, Richmond, VA 2007-09 Pressman (unsupervised) Heidelberg 6 color perfector w/ coater  Prepared, operated, and maintained the printing presses. Prepared the presses to print by installing and adjusting the printing plate, adjusting pressure, inking the presses, loading the paper, and adjusting the press to the proper dimensions of the paper. Checked to make sure paper and ink meet the required specs, and made adjustment to the margins and the flow of ink to the inking rollers as needed. Watched the presses and ensured that paper feeds were stocked abundantly. Made appropriate adjustment when issues with ink distribution, speed, and temperatures in the drying process. Fixed problem such as paper jam as quickly as possible to avoid excessive downtime. Performed preventive maintenance including dismantle and reassemble printing unit or parts, to repair, maintain or adjust machine.  Clean and lubricate printing machine and components (e.g., rollers,) using oil, solvents, brushes, rags and hoses.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Utilized exceptional management skills to realize growth and expansion into an 18,000 sq.-ft. facility with annual sales of $6M operating on a 24/7 basis. Worked with managers and department heads to coordinate services, while streamlining processes to cut costs. Known for outstanding management skills and ability to establish well-trained and highly motivated teams of staff members to meet and exceed organizational goals and objectives. Served as liaison between contractors and company president, while completing a $1.2M facility restoration project.

Established well-trained and highly motivated teams of printing specialist, while streaming operations, introducing technology improvements, and enhancing company's bottom-line profitability. Provided leadership and direction for all aspects of the printing process; utilized Heidelberg 2 color Quickmaster

Criminal Justice And Corrections

Criminal Justice

High School Diploma