David Cagner has over 20 years of experience in print manufacturing, advertising agencies, and account management. He has a proven track record of managing all aspects of production from concept to installation, including large format printing, direct mail, point of purchase displays, and in-store merchandising. Cagner is proficient in project management, budgeting, quality control, and developing client relationships. He is looking for an opportunity where he can apply his passion for excellence.

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davecagner@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To partner with a forward-thinking organization where my positive attitude and passion for excellence in all
aspects of In-Store Merchandising, Point of Purchase, Out Of Home, Print and Direct Mail production can be
maximized.
EXPERIENCE: Print Manufacturing and Adverting Agencies
Companies highlighted below by color; Print Manufacturing in red and Ad Agencies in purple.
CANDID WORLDWIDE Long Island City, NY September 23, 2013 – March 27, 2015
Account Manager/Production Manager/Customer Service Representative
Accounts: Showtime, HBO, A+E, Lifetime, Tag Worldwide, Macy’s, Tourneau, Outfront Media and
Candid Litho
§ Responsible for liaising with litho partner as they cross-sell large format printing.
§ Work with clients in Large Format and Out-Of-Home division regarding substrates, press capabilities,
pricing and timing.
§ Execute Out-Of-Home Media Plans.
§ Coordinate shipping logistics across United States.
§ Receive client print files and manage production process, file management.
§ Knowledge of Out Of Home/Large Format finishing techniques of billboards, kiosks, trains, buses,
subway stations and buildings.
HOGARTH WORLDWIDE New York, NY March 2013-September 2013
Account Manager/Production Manager For Magazine and Newspapers Advertising
Accounts: Rolex, Revlon, Bank of America
§ Manage and execute Media Plans from file retrieval to final upload to publication.
§ Interact with direct client, media company and design company to ensure timely delivery of media.
WUNDERMAN New York, NY July 2002-March 2013
Sr. Production Manager
Account: Citibank
§ Perform all functions of Sr. Production Manager regarding purchasing and managing all aspects of
In-Store Merchandising, Point of Purchase, Direct Mail, Lettershop and Collateral materials from
concept stage to “in-store” and “in the mail.”
§ Overall knowledge of paper (grades, weights, finishes, grain, availability, etc.) and bindery operations
(scoring, die-cutting, folding, stitching, gluing, converting, etc.)
§ Prepare Spec Sheets, Purchase Orders and process all related invoices.
§ Ensure timing requirements for all facets of production to facilitate the development of production
schedules along with other team members.
§ Review vendor proofs to ensure quality control.
§ Keep open constructive dialogue with Account, Creative, Traffic, and Database group.
§ Develop and maintain positive relationships with qualified suppliers and secure competitive bids.
§ Interact daily with clients to ensure project goals are met.
§ Responsible for all printing processes including large format, screen, web, forms, sheetfed,
dimensional, envelope and Direct-To-Press digital printing.
§ Create clearly documented estimate and maintain approved budgets.
§ Attend press checks as representative of the Wunderman team.
§ Review all specifications, bids and estimates with supervisor for final approval.
Citibank Retail Merchandising:
§ Manage Citibank Financial Center retail merchandising changeouts nationally for 1,100 Financial
Centers (changeout programs have as many as 200 files to be manufactured and installed.)

2. § Financial Centers merchandised based on language, ethnicity, salary and geography.
§ Knowledge of large format and Point of Purchase materials
§ Print onto styrene, self -adhesive vinyl, mesh, sintra, acrylic, foam core, duraplast and other substrates.
§ Produce posters, window clings, floor graphics, door decals, vinyl and mesh banners, counter cards,
lenticulars and other large format and Point of Purchase materials
§ Manage Client data
§ Provide logistical expertise to ship deliverables around the United States.
§ Coordinate receiving of printed materials with Citibank national installation hubs
Direct Mail
§ Produce high-end dimensional packages, #10, 6 x 9, oversized and postcard packages.
§ Develop specs for client printers.
§ Continually review USPS Postal Regulations and apply to Direct Mail programs.
§ Write lettershop instructions.
§ Work with lettershops to maximize efficiencies to ensure postal discounts, 1st class vs. Standard, Bulk
Mail Centers vs. Sectional Centers
§ Develop and manage timing requirements for all facets of production to facilitate the development of
production schedules to other team members.
§ Additional Accounts worked on: Astrazenica (Zomig), Biogen (Psoriasis), IBM, New York
Philharmonic, AICPA, New York City 2012 Olympic Committee, Lufthansa
COMMUNICATIONS PLUS New York, NY October 2001-December 2001
Freelance - Production Manager
Account: National Education Association
§ Performed all aspects of Print Production and Direct Mail for Insurance and Financial Services
programs; managed Production Coordinator.
GREY INK New York, NY August 2001-September 2001
Production Manager
Account: Chase Manhattan Bank “Balcon” Direct Mail Program
§ Managed print production and quarterly mailings of Chase Manhattan Bank Direct Mail.
§ Interacted daily with clients to ensure project goals were met.
§ Solicited bids from suppliers, awarded jobs, reviewed proofs and supervised press “ok’s”
§ Prepared Spec Sheets, Purchase Orders and processed all related invoices.
LOWE LIVE (Formerly Lowe Lintas Direct) New York, NY May 2000-July 2001
Production Manager
Accounts: Western Union, RCN, Novartis, Dell.
§ Managed Direct Mail programs from concept stage through “in the mail.”
§ Responsible for all printing processes including 4 Color+, Web, Forms, Sheetfed, Dimensional,
Envelope and Direct-To-Press digital printing.
§ Worked closely with electronic studio and other team members to insure mechanicals were produced
properly for pre-press production and agreed with Spec Sheets.
§ Responsible for quality control including press checks and, in tandem with the Database Group,
lettershop personalization and insertion checks.
§ Managed media plans for upcoming print ad campaigns.
§ Create a clearly documented estimate and maintained approved budgets.
PMG SERVICES, INC. (Print Manufacturer/Broker) New York, NY April 1997-May 2000
Production/Customer Service/Sales Representative
§ Solicited competitive bids from print suppliers to meet client’s quality, pricing and timing
specifications.
§ Followed-through on in-house orders with numerous printing facilities in New York, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania.

3. § Troubleshot problems and provide extensive Customer Service support.
§ Acted as liaison between clients and suppliers.
§ Worked with clients to design printed materials and assist in marketing strategies.
§ Generated new business via Direct Mail and Cold Calling.
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Oneonta
Bachelor Of Arts Degree
COMPUTER SKILLS
§ Mac and PC proficient
§ Strong Excel, and Word
§ Easily adaptable to all internal project management programs
§ Basic knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
§ File Management