| Objective |
| Seeking opportunity to apply technical and mechanical skills in a new environment |
| Summary |
| Technically and mechanically skilled individual with extensive experience in commercial printing. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work under pressure and deadline. Expanding skill and knowledge in the area of information systems. |
| Education |
| General Occupational Technology Associate Degree including Electrical/Electronics, Computer Hardware/Installation/Maintenance, Networking, and Digital Photo Imaging. Anticipated Graduation Date, May 2003, at Catawba Valley Community College, 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC. 28658. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma Program, CVCC, August 2000 Electrical/Electronics Technology Diploma Program, CVCC, August 1999 Automotive Technician Diploma Program, CVCC, August 1999 Personal Computer Skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CVCC, Fall 1997 Basic Welding Course, CVCC, Spring 1997 High Employee Involvement Team Training, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Newton, NC, 1996 Rotogravure Printing Apprenticeship Program, Darmstadt, Germany, July 1976 High School Diploma, John F. Kennedy High School, Muenster, Germany, May 1973 |
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| Experience |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Newton NC (formerly Meredith-Burda Printing) 1990 - 1998 |
| Journeyman Pressman |
| Applied knowledge of press function to fine tune operation for optimum quality |
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| Monitored system performance, recognized and solved problems, and made repairs |
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| Served on Safety Commitee and Fire Brigade |
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| Meredith-Burda Printing, Newton NC 1981 - 1990 |
| Journeyman Pressman |
| Operated high-speed rotogravure presses producing over 1,000,000 prints per 24-hour day |
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| Developed extensive knowledge of ink blending system, and color to yield print products |
| Reviewed job specifications and organized crew to make ready for new production |
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| Programmed press and Crosfield Register Control with job specifications |
| Burda Printing, Darmstadt Germany 1973 - 1981 |
| Journeyman Pressman (1976-1981), Apprentice Rotogravure Printing (1973-1976) |
| Established advanced knowledge of ink blending system, and production press operation |
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| Benefited from examples of many German Master Craftsmen and their dedication to quality |
| Learned basic ink and print techniques on a variety of proof presses and other equipment |
| Gained basic knowledge of pre-press skills and techniques in different departments |
| Languages |
| Fluent in German and English |
| last update: August 2002 |
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