Steven E Johnson Email & Phone Number

Frederick, Maryland

We are a printing and mailing service provider focusing on press, laser and lettershop check services as well as procurement and complete project management.

I manage the weekly fulfillment of the Marriott and Ritz Carlton Rewards programs.

In May of 2010, Direct Group was purchased by a Canadian investment group.I continued in the same capacity as with Direct Group and HintonHill before that until October of 2010.

Direct Group purchased HintonHill in January of 2007I continued in the same capacity providing the same services as with HintonHill.* Performing on-site and off-site press inspections in order to assure consistant print quality through out a given program * Offer in-house consulting to project managers as well as others on developing most efficient ways to produce different programs* Assit with estimating as well as help to clarify written specifications in order to produce… Show more Direct Group purchased HintonHill in January of 2007I continued in the same capacity providing the same services as with HintonHill.* Performing on-site and off-site press inspections in order to assure consistant print quality through out a given program * Offer in-house consulting to project managers as well as others on developing most efficient ways to produce different programs* Assit with estimating as well as help to clarify written specifications in order to produce accurate quotes* Perform spot checks on imaging and mailshop facilities in an effort to assure that we maintain a consistent high standard of quality Show less

2007 January*Responsible for client retention by maintaining the best quality for many high profile accounts. I helped to institute the practice of pre-qualifying new vendors by personally visiting the shops before sending them any work. This allowed the determination of strengths and weaknesses according to the services offered. This gave us great efficiency in the procurement of projects so that we may offer the best possible value to our clients. Conducted all press checks for… Show more 2007 January*Responsible for client retention by maintaining the best quality for many high profile accounts. I helped to institute the practice of pre-qualifying new vendors by personally visiting the shops before sending them any work. This allowed the determination of strengths and weaknesses according to the services offered. This gave us great efficiency in the procurement of projects so that we may offer the best possible value to our clients. Conducted all press checks for envelopes, brochures, inline projects, continuous forms, as well as imaging and lettershop services. These jobs ranged from 2 to 12 colors with quantities reaching into the millions. Consulted with clients on design ideas and provided suggestions on how to produce projects efficiently. Position involved extensive local and national travel, long hours, and the willingness to leave at a moments notice. * HintonHill was purchased by Direct Group in January 2007.Direct Group became DGI Services in May 2010 Show less

Responsibilities included estimating costs for printing and mailing services for this small to medium sized production house.As well as maintaining client relations during production of their jobs.And performing outside press inspections when needed.Today this company is known as Paul & Partners.

Promoted to Manager of Procurement.Responsibilities included purchasing of all outside services as well as maintaining inventory of the shop supplies such as ink and paper for the press room.I was named Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year for 1996.The company closed its doors sometime in 2000

I was hired as a member of a Sales Support Group for this full-service mail shop. Responsibilities included in-house sales, estimating, purchasing outside services, and performing press inspections when needed.

This company was a Production Management firm with sales that reached $2 million annually with a staff of only 5.As company owner, I managed daily operations and a small sales staff. Assisted clients and prospects by consulting with them about design ideas and possible efficiencies. I managed the procurement of printing and direct mail services. Performed press checks and oversaw imaging and lettershop operations. As well as the financial day-to-day management of the company.

Direct Marketing sales to the Virginia, Baltimore and Washington DC area markets.

Sales of small format printing and binding services to the Washington DC area market.

Pressman 6 color Man Roland

Pressman running Man Roland Perfector

I was offered a position in the front office in the Estimating Department.It was there that I learned the"business side" of direct mail working in the Estimating and then the Inside Sales departments.The business eventually closed sometime in 1988.

I was hired as a Helper on a 2 color Harris 38" LUM.Then later I ran a 29" single color Harris press LWQ.Then later graduated to running the 38" Harris.

This was a summer job.I cut my teeth learning to run a 2 color Multilith press