QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Multi-faceted in the die cutting/bindery industry with 34 years of
experience providing superior customer service with confidence while
effectively multi-tasking to meet deadlines. Highly motivated bilingual
professional experienced working in production environments that demand
exceptional technical, organizational and managerial skills. Dedicated to
producing a high quality product, that exceeds industry standards
efficiently and with attention to detail. Experience spans across a
multitude of areas within the industry providing positive results.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
. Oversaw all operations including but not limited to die
cutting/making, folding, gluing, mounting and hand fulfillment as
owner of a growing die cutting business for 14 years.
. Supervised the operations of various departments overseeing as many as
105 employees to ensure they followed proper procedures, company
standards and OSHA compliance.
. Organized and supervised the packaging process to ensure FDA
compliance.
. Managed hiring, training and scheduling of staff also mediated and
resolved disputes
ADMINISTRATIVE & CUSTOMER RELATIONS
. Handled general accounting functions; payroll, accounts
receivable/payable, invoicing and processing of payments.
. Generated and arranged the production reports for entire plant to
display the progress of the plant on daily basis with headquarters.
. Recruited, secured and maintained new client accounts resulting in an
increase in plant production while generating income of $1 million.
. Assisted clients in the design process to ensure they were receiving
superior customer service and the best results from the equipments
capabilities.
TECHNICAL
. Experienced technician for a vast majority of equipment used in the
industry; Operated and maintained Bobst Die Cutter, Muller Perfect
Binder, UV Coder and others.
. Provided plans for equipment and the production process to plant
management streamlining the process resulting in an increase in
production and ease of use.
. Manufactured flat and rotary dies; worked with corrugated packaging
and displays.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PLANT SUPERVISOR, American Bindery, Pennsauken, New Jersey, 2008 - 2010
CEO/PRESIDENT/OWNER, Falcon Die Cutting, Pennsauken, New Jersey, 1993 -
2007
PRESS OPERATOR, Oxford Bookbinding, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1991 - 1993
DIE MAKER, American Die Cutting, Pennsauken, New Jersey, 1990 - 1991
SUPERVISOR, Packaging Coordinators Inc., Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 1987 - 1990
DIE MAKER, Triangle Container, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1984 - 1987
JOURNEYMAN/DIE MAKER, Die Cut Specialty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1976 -
1983
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN BINDERY, Pennsauken, New Jersey 2008 - 2010
PLANT SUPERVISOR
. Supervised plant operations for die cutting/making, folding and
fulfillment departments
. Ensured staff was following company standards to produce products of
high quality
. Maintained machinery in the event of failure to avoid stops in
production
. Monitored production process to make sure they were aligned with
company goals
. Assisted on the production line to lead by example and display proper
procedures
FALCON DIE CUTTING, Pennsauken, New Jersey
1993 - 2007
CEO/PRESIDENT/OWNER
. Recruited and secured client accounts; maintained relationships for
all clients
. Handled general accounting duties including invoicing and processing
payments
. Observed production process to identify any inefficiencies needing
improvement
. Monitored production of plant to evaluate and plan for future projects
. Assisted in the technical duties of maintaining and operating
machinery
. Handled recruitment, hiring, training and scheduling of staff
. Provided input to clients on designs to improve marketing based off
experience
OXFORD BOOKBINDING, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1991 - 1993
PRESS OPERATOR
. Operated die cutting, bindery and UV coding machinery
. Assisted in various aspects of the bindery department
. Handled some maintenance and troubleshot problems in machinery
AMERICAN DIE CUTTING, Pennsauken, New Jersey 1990 -
1991
DIE MAKER
. Accountable for the manufacturing of dies
. Operated, maintained and troubleshot problems in the presses
. Manufactured and assisted in the design of dies
PACKAGING COORDINATORS, INC, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
1987 - 1990
PLANT SUPERVISOR
. Liaison to headquarters stationed in New Jersey, reported progress of
plant
. Generated production reports detailing the plant's posture in every
department
. Supervised and lead production process of entire plant
. Operated and troubleshot die cutting/making machinery
. Responsible for ensuring packaging guidelines followed FDA regulations
. Supervised over 100 employees ensuring they followed proper procedures
EDUCATION & SKILLS
OLNEY HIGH SCHOOL, Philadelphia, PA
Graduated 1976
. Proficient in Microsoft Applications and Internet; Word, Excel,
Internet Explorer
. Fluent in Spanish