Garfield Heights, OH 44125| (510) 470-2413 | jayelliotdavis@yahoo.com
FINISHING / FULFILLMENT, West Press, Tucson, AZ
Managed high volume of daily orders, packaged and shipped to over 500 locations nationwide. Worked interdepartmentally as needed in large format print production, bindery, shipping and receiving, mailing, and other areas of Tucson's largest commercial, employee-owned print production facility.
PRINT PRODUCTION SPECIALIST, Copy Central, Berkeley, CA
Solid knowledge of the principles of project management and print production methods, techniques, and styles with over 20 years extensive experience overseeing projects from conception through to delivery. Expert use of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat with solid working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator for vector graphic creation and manipulation. Proficiency with and daily use of MS Office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel for mailings, presentations, and calculations. Use of Fiery Command WorkStation to manage multiple print jobs from a single location. Oversize B&W and color printing using OCE and Xerox 5400 machines. Oversize lamination and foamcore mounting.
OPERATIONS, Contract for Google Inc., Mountainview, CA
Logistical support for SF and Mountain View project. Region-wide supply fulfillment, on-site technical support and new device beta-testing and
troubleshooting. Main depot workflow design, implementation and management. Inventory research, testing, acquisition and distribution.
FULFILLMENT SERVICES, The Independent Institute, Oakland, CA
Warehouse Management: depot re-supply, mail machine upgrades and maintenance, shipping, receiving, inventory acquisition, distribution and tracking. Worked with UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS and other vendors to determine best shipping methods.
PRODUCTION MANAGER, FedEx Office, Emeryville, CA
Expert use of all graphic design software and pre- and post-press equipment for jobs ranging from large format printing to binding and report creation. Consulted with customers to determine best shipping methods. Completed required daily financial reporting.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/DESKSIDE SUPPORT, Ohio Education Association, Columbus, OH
Database Design and Management: Created Microsoft Access Registration Database for 2002 Teacher's Conference in Columbus, OH. Print Production: Designed and printed personalized networking cards, badges, and information pamphlets for conference. Reporting: Used Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint to perform data analysis and demonstrate trends in presentations to OEA Executives. Deskside Support for statewide computer network: on-site and remote troubleshooting/diagnosis and repair of network and software issues, set up new devices and installed software updates and security patches.
PRODUCTION LEAD, Custom Printing Services | San Diego, CA
Print layout, design and production. Offset prepress including film and plate production. Troubleshooting network and printers.
EDUCATION
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH | Bachelor of Arts, English
COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Columbus, OH | Commercial Art, Graphic Design