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Woodridge, Illinois

Managerial oversight and operational, production, quality, staff, on-time shipping and customer service responsibility for all trade show exhibit graphics production. Manage a team of employees for graphic production of exhibits. Oversaw all facets of print production, in-/out-bound materials, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, staff training, client relations, capacity planning, quality control, reporting and all aspects of machine maintenance. Monitor budgets for staffing . Estimate and lead full life cycle production through fulfillment. Maintain and control compliance standards.• Conduct daily quality and safety audits and led process improvements and team building strategies to improve output, quality, safety, cost controls, waste and labor.• Oversee the successful production of exhibit graphics and booth properties valued in the millions of dollars per year.• Analyze, detect and identify inefficiencies and potential business opportunities while developing innovative cost effective solutions to increase revenue.• Collaborate with clients on exhibit needs and relay information to graphic design team; present designs to customers for final approval.• Monitor all aspects of design, print, storage and delivery to trade shows.• Recruit, hire, train, mentor and manage a staff of 35 direct reports.• Manage and oversee the print production process from file prep to RIP software.• Maintain a core focus on ensuring the timely production and shipment of all trade show exhibit properties.• Assess daily operations, analyze options and implement solutions to streamline costs and increase efficiency.• Manage print production forecast and labor; track all jobs from production through billing.• Operate and maintain Fotoba trimmer, 40' Blackman & White Laser cutter, MCT Versa Tek Laser cutter, Gerber Versa Tek2 Router; familiar with Zund Router.

Woodridge, Illinois

Managed all aspects of printing operations including machine setup, quality control and final inspection. Experienced in various imaging formats, digital and UV applications. Printed various types of trade show booth graphics in a variety of sizes. • Read and interpreted instructions for each job ticket and directed set-up of press based on instructions.• Ran first-piece test to adjust print quality, registration and color settings.• Checked offsetting and load temperatures for various printed substrates.• Observed and monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments were needed.• Completed all required documentation including job log, sheet count, running sequence and all other pertinent information.• Fostered a positive attitude towards departmental and company objectives creating a team atmosphere.• Performed preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor adjustments and/or replacement of rollers and other smallmoving parts.• Regularly collaborated with project managers clients to ascertain necessary print objectives.• Attended trade shows to help evaluate the purchase of new print equipment and cutting equipment.

Woodridge, Illinois

Held full accountability for the production of trade show booth properties, served as a liaison between project managers and internal creative/production personnel to ensure the accurate/timely completion of all projects. Collaborated extensively with project managers to assess project scope and timelines; effectively coordinated the assembly of booth properties simultaneously to increase operational productivity.• Ensured the optimal functionality booths and associated signage to produce quality work in line with customer specifications.• Trimmed and laminated graphics to booth backwalls; assembled retractable stand-up signs and banners.

Chicago, Illinois

Successfully operated Photopolymer equipment to create components used in the manufacturing of architectural signage.• Developed experience in silkscreening, graphics and on-site installation operations. • Managed production inventory control; ensured adequate inventory supply levels.• Ensured operational compliance with mandated corporate policies and procedures as well as the enforcement of safety regulations.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Major In Illustration

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Major In Illustration