Jonathan Baden Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az

New Role as of September 2021. I am now responsible for the entire sheet fed division including manufacturing, print production, digital and mailing operations. Previously I managed the manufacturing and production facility for producing ASI products for Dental, Vet, Medical and Wholesale Markets. Our equipment includes top of the line Digital Web Presses, Paper and Plastic Converters, Pad Printers, Screen Printers and Inkjets.Successfully relocated three operations to combine into a new 50,000 sq foot production facilitySuccessfully improved throughput by over 20% in the first two yearsReconfigured warehouse to hold 20% more inventory in a reduced footprintMet with key vendors to reduce supply costs by 18%-23% annuallyLaunched an internal cross training program to ensure key areas are adequately staffedImplemented workflow and purchased equipment for first-to-market products

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Coordinated email traffic for design team on assigned projects. Managed custom print projects, including project assignment, pricing, product assortment. Estimated and tracked custom print projects and timelines as needed by our customers. Created process for new line of custom design and branding options being offered.Key Accomplishments:Set up a shared document with pricing for custom print products for internal sales reps to reduce the need for estimatingSet up price lists for hundreds of products and managed customers for a new ordering portal for enterprise clientsReceived internal recognition for implementing the highest cost savings idea of 2015

Scottsdale, Az

St. Louis Park, Mn

Jessen Press is a full-service printer producing high quality traditional offset and digital products. Services include: design; wide-area POP signage and graphic display printing; one to six color printing; postal presort, addressing and mailing; variable data printing (VDP);PURLS; pick-and-pack fulfillment.Successfully managed 177 clients totaling $936,000 in annual sales volume, ran daily production meetings, dictated schedule to prepress department, pressroom, bindery and delivery, and coordinated outside purchases.• Interacted directly with clients through phone and e-mail to estimate costs, plan projects, review client specifications and ensure deadlines were met. • Communicated with managers in all departments to keep projects moving and work through any scheduling issues that arose.• Took over all scheduling and production management as well as maintenance scheduling and outside vendor coordination. • Lead a team to set up a scheduling board and system to track all projects within the shop.

Minneapolis, Mn

Responsible for creating an environment that inspired open communication and rewarded creativity. Pushed for open dialogue between production and office personnel to fix shortfalls in planning and operations which increased profitability.• Interviewed and trained new employees in estimating, customer service, CRM, online ordering and policies/procedures.• Instrumental in researching, analyzing and testing digital presses for speed, quality, variety of print mediums, cost, maintenance and ROI.• Created and improved processes and procedures to streamline production and increase revenue.• Worked with an outside Art Director to rebrand company logo, website and printed collateral; wrote copy and took photos for the website.• Moved into outside sales in 2008 and grew accounts from $200K to $400K in a span of nine months.

Brooklyn Park, Mn

Wrote up, scheduled and estimated print projects and assured customer deadlines were met. Worked with production manager and owner to prioritize work and schedule staff.• Trained with top Sales Rep to enhance sales skills and worked directly with many customers as an Inside Sales Rep handling their projects.• Coordinated move from 25,000 sq. foot facility down to 15,000 sq. feet including layout of departments, production equipment and workflow.• Promoted to Account Executive August 2003 to maintain and develop existing accounts, cold call and prospect while performing all Account Manager duties.

Minneapolis, Mn

Worked in the bindery for four years setting up and running all equipment including cutters, folders, booklet-makers, drill presses, letter-presses and other miscellaneous equipment. Promoted to production planner in April 2000 to coordinate projects, provide sales support, estimate, purchase paper and supplies, create job tickets, participate in daily production meetings, schedule jobs and assure due dates were met.• Learned to set up and run all bindery equipment and adhere to strict maintenance schedules.• Certified through Heidelberg as a Folder Operator.• Helped train new staff and learned new equipment upon the purchase and merging of another printing company.• Set up a seamless estimating and billing procedure for Key Accounts.