COMMERCIAL PRINT AND PACKAGING EXECUTIVE
A senior level executive with years of management experience and manufacturing leadership in the commercial print and packaging industry that has the ability to leverage broad and valuable experience to formulate business processes that drive profitability by maintaining a lean manufacturing environment and promoting a positive work culture.
Seasoned veteran of the print industry with deep market knowledge and who is known to create successful outcomes when complex issues arise. Has demonstrated personal integrity and produced quality results in the following skills relevant to the print industry:
Operational & Strategic Planning
Safety, Quality & Process Improvement
Sales & Growth Leadership
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Negotiating & Managing Aquasitions
Large Purchase & Credit Negociations
EXPERIENCE
PBM GRAPHICS, an RRD Company, Durham, NC, PRESIDENT
Responsible for the overall leadership, direction, training, development and performance of a $160 Million dollar commercial print & packaging plant. Led the Company Executive Leadership Team to work to develop an overall business plan and strategies to continually improve quality, productivity, safety and sales. Charged with implementing strategies to improve customer relationships, increase and develop efficiencies in various departments, maintain awareness of and improve customer satisfaction to reach corporate financial goals.
PBM GRAPHICS, an RRD Company, Durham, NC, DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES
Responsible for the leadership and performance of the Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning and Estimating Departments of a $130 Million dollar commercial print plant. Collaborate as part of the Company Executive Leadership Team to work to develop an overall business plan and strategies to continually improve quality, productivity, safety and sales. Charged with implementing strategies to improve customer relationships, increase and develop efficiencies in various departments, maintain awareness of and improve customer satisfaction to reach corporate financial goals.
MILLENNIUM PRINT GROUP, Apex, NC, GENERAL MANAGER
Provided executive leadership to all employees of the company as well as charged with management of all aspects of the commercial print facility, customer relationships, manufacturing and productivity practices and procedures, safety conditions and improvements, and all regulatory, governmental and public relations. Responsible for all HR functions and employee discipline and conflict mediation and resolution in order to maintain a productive work environment resulting in long term retention of key personnel. Provided options, reports and feedback to owner on plant activities and results as well as negotiated on behalf of the company on two acquisitions, all credit instruments and large asset purchases. Ensured accurate bookkeeping and financial statements for use in creating strategic plans as well as reporting to relevant financial and governmental institutions. Throughout tenure the company was regularly recognized with various PICA
Awards for Printing Excellence!
Early Career: Worked in several print production plants as a manager and plant manager with increasing scope of responsibility in every aspect of print manufacturing equipment, technical methods and processes, day-to-day operations, production schedules, inventory management and employee management at small to mid-size printing facilities.
EDUCATION
Chowan College | Murfreesboro, NC | Degree, Printing Technologies | 1982