ESTIMATINGPrepared estimates and contract pricing for all corporate accountsWorked with material vendors, outside printers, bindery companies, and carriers to negotiate pricing for special projectsPerformed supplier sourcingResolved problems involving disputed invoices and late paymentsWrote production work orders for jobs, which included detailed production processes to be used by graphic design, pre-press, production, finishing, and distribution departmentsApplied detailed knowledge of hour rates, run speeds, and standards for both estimates and job ordersCONSULTANTMet with clients to determine budget solutions and contractsWorked with customers as a consultant to determine printing/production specifications that would produce the desired end product most efficiently and cost-effectivelyPresented, explained, and recommended options involved in the printing processActed as a resource to clients and new hiresProvided technical direction and support to clients when neededClarified job specifications and requirements, responded to client questions, created mockups for clients to demonstrate concepts, and provided input on cost-saving alternative approaches on printing projects.Provided cost analysis of actual costs versus estimated costs and updated standards when necessaryProvided market analysis to ensure target pricing aligned with current trendsExperience and ability to determine estimated paper types, weights, finishes and sizes based on samples brought in by customers

I planned the overall theme and content of 3 magazines, collaborated with the Graphic Design department, assisted the Sales Associates, worked with contributors and advertisers, and organized and edited article/photography submissions.

PRE PRESS DEPARTMENT• Worked with in-house graphic design artists on design and layout parameters that took into consideration both equipment capabilities and budget objectives• Gained knowledge of print production operations including the relationship between graphic artwork and traditional offset and digital laser printingPRODUCTION DEPARTMENT• Trained to operate laser printing machines• Trained to troubleshoot and perform basic operator maintenance on laser copiers• Scheduled, facilitated and monitored printing and production services• Maintained print and copy schedule formats to meet production needs• Provided direction and support during schedule interruptions to accommodate emergency requestsBINDERY DEPARTMENT• Operated production equipment including cutting, collating, saddle-stitching, padding, punching, spiral coiling, drilling, and shrink-wrapping