Professional Production/Project/Account Manager, holding a number of key operational functions at Webmart with a key focus on making things happen and continually striving to achieve a greater ROI, by efficiently procuring print media and related services for key accounts with a combined turnover of circa £6m.Skilled at managing multiple projects with overlapping timelines, from the briefing and cost estimating stage, budget control, and scheduling through the whole production cycle to… Show more Professional Production/Project/Account Manager, holding a number of key operational functions at Webmart with a key focus on making things happen and continually striving to achieve a greater ROI, by efficiently procuring print media and related services for key accounts with a combined turnover of circa £6m.Skilled at managing multiple projects with overlapping timelines, from the briefing and cost estimating stage, budget control, and scheduling through the whole production cycle to on time delivery. Thorough understanding of setting up artwork, colour management & PDF specifications, print options, substrates and finishes, through to final distribution methods. Day to day management with a product mix of 2d/3d Point of Sale, Direct Mail Campaigns, Brochures, Catalogues, Magazines & General Print. With an in depth knowledge of distribution channels such as DSA postage, Door Drops, POS Store Allocations, News stand and Subs Distribution & International Freight forwarding. Possessing a current supplier category and market sector knowledge critical for effective procurement, supplier management and continuity of supply throughout UK & Europe. Show less

Working in the factory operating Sheet fed Lithographic printing presses and other finishing equipment. Working at shop floor level allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the mechanics of print production, substrates & materials, and the science behind printed colour management.