Ben Richardson Email & Phone Number

Development of Mark Andy's digital front-end solutions gamut, and management of technical relationships with software partners,Leading the development of the ProWORX product suite to simplify L&P file preparation, from initial strategic planning to launch and ongoing enhancement. (See Key Projects)Leading development and maintenance of the Mark Andy prepress knowledge base. Creation of documentation and training programs that significantly accelerate customer onboarding and product ramp-up.Provide global tier 3 prepress and software support for Mark Andy digital press solutions.Testing, benchmarking, and qualification of new software solutions, integrating the newest innovations into the Mark Andy workflow.Provide technical sales support on the topics of workflow automation and color management as they pertain to our equipment.Achieved G7 Expert certification in 2021, allowing us to improve the color training we provide to our digital customers.Attended Esko World 2022 in Dallas. Attended Label Expo Europe 2023 as an exhibitor.

Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom

National and international travel to support trade shows, maintain customer relationships and deliver prepress training for Mark Andy digital press solutions.On-site workflow integration and installation of prepress, DFE and colour management products from various software vendors.Remote tier 1 and 2 prepress and front-end support, for the entire range of Mark Andy digital press solutions in Europe.Demo centre and presales support, using high-end software such as Esko ArtPro+, ColorPilot and Automation Engine.Attended Esko World 2019 in Nashville. Attended Label Expo Europe 2019 as an exhibitor.

Unit G, Monument View, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset Ta21 9Jf

Developed and maintained prepress production workflows using LabelTraxx MIS, Esko Automation Engine, and Digital Front End software.Managed prepress integration of multiple HP Indigo presses.Management duties include production planning, press efficiency reporting, staff training, and supporting a studio of 4 operators.Prepress duties include customer account management, artworking, file preparation, tooling procurement, flight checking, quality control, and color management.Responsible for the continued development and maintenance of the Esko workflows that supported this work.Vale Labels was awarded ISO 9001 accreditation in 2015 for continuous improvement of our quality management system. A process in which prepress served a key role.

Bridgwater, Somerset, Uk