Looking for employment

[jonathompson@yahoo.com]

Hi,
I am looking for employment in the Chicago Land area.
I have over 20 years of General and Sales Management experience.
I am a very dedicated and hard working individual with attention to detail.
Vast knowledge of all aspects of the graphic arts industry.
I have attached my resume for those that are intrested.

Thank you for your support,

Jon Thompson


2031 Chadwick Way Home: (847) 837-9745
Mundelein, Illinois 60060 jonathompson@yahoo.com

Jon A. Thompson


OBJECTIVE Management position in a mid-sized corporation.

Strong ability to communicate effectively on all business levels. Resourceful, profit-oriented,
team leader with determination. Self-motivated high performer with in-depth technical/digital background,
with over 20 years of extensive experience in management.

GENERAL MANAGER Jan 1999-Dec 2007
Pools Press Incorporated, Northbrook IL
• Implemented changes in workflow thus improving quality, productivity and bottom line.
• Rearranged all departments, both work space and hardware, achieving harmonious environments.
• Improved all aspects of the operation and personnel to achieve company and customers goals.
• Trained staff on implementing new safety (OSHA/MSDS) and maintenance procedures for all equipment.
• Researched, purchased and installed two major pieces of equipment both press (Heidelberg 102ZP)
and bindery (Fenimore 9 Pocket collator, stitcher, trimmer).
• Completed hardware/software change over to Logic 2000/UNIX, networking to PC/XP Pro workstations.
• Installed DSL, automated order entry utilizing Print Cafe/PDF’s allowing workflow direct-to-plate.
• Researched and upgraded Purup 80/10 image setter with Standard Page Tool and polyester plate material.
• Personally handled upgrades of Macintosh hardware/software (OSX) in the electronic pre-press area.
• Oversaw installation of Konica LD-5100 Color Printer with BizHub/Creo Interface.
• Installed CTP Screen 8600 with True Flow and 44” Epson Plotter with Best Color software.

SALES MANAGER/ELECTRONIC PRE-PRESS LIAISON May 1993-Jul 1998
A. Carlisle and Company of Nevada, Reno NV
• Produced the largest sales year in the company 78-year history.
• Motivated each sales associate into million dollar plus producers with one/one, group training.
• Utilized the estimating department to establish more efficient techniques in the pre-press, press
and bindery areas, allowing more efficient use of time and materials, thus greater profitability
establishing a stronger customer base.
• Remodel and installation of a $1.3M electronic pre-press system and its documentation.
• Taught a formal training program at the University of Nevada Reno on desktop publishing.
• Versed in Quark, Pagemaker/CS, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft 2000.
• Assisted in the research, leading to the purchase and installation of a 440 Heidelberg Speedmaster.
• Developed and executed quarterly newsletter and poster print series.

SALES/GENERAL MANAGER Jun 1985-Sep 1992
Central Coast Printing, Grover Beach CA
• Reorganized the company from chapter 11 to a number two position in its market share.
• Generated volume sales to allow for procurement of new equipment.
• Trained the sales and production staff in the merits of teamwork and goal setting.
• Directed the first commuter airlines (Wings West) American Eagle timetable from computer to film.
• Assisted Copeland Sports with their in-house graphics department to become totally self-sufficient
by researching and purchasing of Mac computers and Agfa Image setter.

EDUCATION Grossmont College
Stratford Career Institute
Certificate of Leadership/United States Air Force

MEMBERSHIPS Advisory Council Truckee Meadows Community College
Recipient Potlatch Sales Strategy Workshop
Board Member Sierra Nevada Craftsman Club

Edited by: Jon Thompson on Mar 21, 2008 12:57 PM

[CKL]

Are you willing to relocate to Denver ?

[jonathompson@yahoo.com]

Yes, I would entertain relocation for the right opportunity.