Estimating, Planning & Purchasing at Western Graphics
Printing | Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, US
As a graduate of the Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Graphic Communications program, one of the best of its kind in the nation, I've focused my efforts on continuing my education with innovative companies within the industry.
Today with Western Graphics, I contribute my skills as an Estimator and Planner for the leading print management company in the Twin Cities. We recently won the prestigious 2010 Manufacturer of the Year award given by the Manufacturers Alliance. We are a multiple-year award winner for Best Workplace in the Americas from the Printing Industries of America.
Specialties: • 10+ years experience in estimating, purchasing, project management and client services
• Tenacious & highly detailed in a fast-paced environment
• Material, equipment and costing expert for management, sales & clients
• Successful management of multiple, time-sensitive projects from start to finish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (and listening too!)
• Established working rapport with a variety of vendors
• Quick to learn new processes
• User of PSI & PrintSmith
Apr
2006 - Present
Estimating, Planning, Purchasing / Western Graphics
Apr
2003 -
Mar
2006
Project Manager / Graphic Arts Management
Project Manager responsible for estimating, planning and customer service.
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1999
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2002
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science
in
Graphic Communications w/Emphasis on Print Mgmt
Activities: University Graphic Systems
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1996
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1998
Cerro Coso Community College
AA
in
Desktop Publishing
Activities: Golf, Photo Restoration