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11 Breenview Place
Doreen VIC 3754
Mob: 0418 589 994
E-mail: fd.abbley@bigpond.com
Frank Abbley
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An experienced, energetic Printing Industry & Manufacturing Industry professional who has a very strong work ethic. I have a
strong background in Production Management, Sales, Costing and Estimating, planning, Operations Management and staff
training/mentoring. A confident operator of change for more efficiency and enhanced performance. A quick learner who thrives on
a challenge and is not afraid to make vital decisions and think on his feet. Key interest and focus is on achieving excellent business
results by aligning products and solutions to the right situation. Good technical thinker who can transfer his skills and knowledge to
other industries.
Managerial accomplishments include competently managing own business and operations for other businesses steering them all to
achieving excellent results. Working to gain industry wide respect with a reputation for getting the job done while keeping staff
motivated and happy.
F.D.A Solutions: Started 2012. F.D.A Solutions offered technical printing solutions plus Capital equipment / Consumables to all
areas of commerce industry which including Packaging/ Sheet fed and Flexographic industry. Also qualified to train and assess in
the work place
Specified capabilities include:
 Technical printing & related industry knowledge including packaging (Trade qualified)
 Strong Strategic Planning & Project Management – A conceptual thinker, able to identify strategic issues, design
conceptual models and align strategies to business issues
 Strong Leadership focus - Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, creating a result oriented environment. Excellent
interpersonal skills and experience in managing 20+ staff
 Possesses strong operational skills, business acumen and driving innovative solutions
 Leading by example philosophy - Staying calm under pressure, demonstrating patient whilst dealing with staff and
customer issues
 Dispute resolution/negotiation experience working in a unionised environment
 Effective change management skills
 Technically minded individual – Ability to grasp many technical concepts whether it is professional or hobby related
 Cert IV Training & Assessment
QUALIFICATIONS
1977 Certificate of proficiency in Printing Melbourne College of Printing & Graphic Arts
2008 Diploma of Business Kangan Batman TAFE
(Operations Management)
2010 Advanced Diploma of Business Kangan Batman TAFE
(Operations Management)
2015 TAE40110 Certificate 1V in Training and NMIT Melbourne Polytechnic
Assessment includes LLN unit

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EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
Position Employer Dates
Owner Operator F.D.A Solutions Nov 2012 - Present
Technical Sales Specialist Australian Graphic Servicing Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Technical Sales Specialist Ferrostaal Australia June 2008 – Nov 2011
Operations/Production Manager Currency Communications Aug 2006 – March 2008
Factory Manager Ultimate Commercial Printing Feb 2005 – Aug 2006
Freelance Printing/Operations Manage Various companies Sept 1995 – Jan 2005
Owner Operator Belcass Printing Jan 1990 – Aug 1995
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Nov 2012 – Present Owner Operator
FDA Solutions
Marketing and Sale of Machinery / Capital Equipment and Consumables within the Printing Industries:
: Flexographic industry
: Label industry
: Commercial Printing Industry.
: Workplace training and assessment
Key Achievements:
 Build a network of companies through my many contacts and years in the Printing Industry from the ground up
 Build relationships with our Clients across large companies and small business
 Connect our Clients with the consumables they need to run their businesses
 Provide outstanding customer service to our clients
 Company Presentations
 Demonstration of Machinery and Consumables Products

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Jan 2012 – Oct 2012 Technical Sales Specialist - Consumables
Australian Graphic Services Pty Ltd (AGS)
AGS is a provider of specialised quality electrical servicing and consumables to the Printing, Packaging and Label industry. AGC
has been running for over 15 years.
As a Technical Sales Specialist I am responsible for the sales territory of 1/3 of Victoria.
Key Achievements:
 Build a network of companies through my many contacts and years in the Printing Industry from nothing
 Build relationships with our Clients
 Connect our Clients with the consumables they need to run their businesses
 Provide outstanding customer service to our clients
 Liaise with internal staff to ensure timely delivery of products
 Flexibility in pricing and consignment of goods where appropriate
 Provide superior technical troubleshooting and solutions to our Clients’ problems
 Ensure provision of appropriate MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Key Responsibilities:
 Costing and budgeting forecasts
 Preparing weekly activity reports
 Providing clients with technical information and training support on our products
 To initiate Non-conformance reports
 Controlling stock, ink and chemicals (including negotiating consignments)
 Networking at industry events
Liaising between my clients and internal colleagues to provide positive outcomes for my clients
June 2008 – Nov 2011 Technical Sales Specialist
Ferrostaal Australia
Ferrostaal is a global provider of industrial services in plant construction and engineering. As a technology-independent system
integrator the business is focused around strong core business units in the competence areas of projects, trading and assembly
solutions. Ferrostaal have four core competences: project development, project management, partner integration and system
integration. Ferrostaal is a printing machinery and printing consumables distributor. Three years ago Ferrostaal launched the
consumables distribution arm to their Australian business and after three years they decided to close the consumable division.
Responsible for the sales territory of Victoria/Tasmania /South Australia.
Key Achievements:
 Build a network of companies through my many contacts and years in the Printing Industry
 Build relationships and trust with our Clients
 Connect our Clients with the consumables they need to run their business
 Provide outstanding customer service to our clients
 Liaise with Ferrostaal internal staff to ensure timely delivery of products
 Provide flexibility in pricing and consignment of goods where appropriate
 Provide superior technical troubleshooting and solutions to our Clients’ problems
 Ensure provision of appropriate MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

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Key Responsibilities:
 Costing and budgeting forecasts
 Preparing weekly activity reports
 Providing clients with technical information and training support on our products
 To initiate Non-conformance reports
 Controlling stock, ink and chemicals (including negotiating consignments)
 Networking at industry events
Liaising between my clients and internal colleagues to provide positive outcomes for my clients
Aug 2006 – March 2008 Operations/Production Manager
Currency Communications
Currency Communications is a unique company. Established in 1984 providing a complete range of print and creative solutions to
their clients. These include award winning graphic design, award winning offset printing using state of the art plate to print
technology.
Responsible for production, planning, costing, estimating, purchasing, outsourcing certain suppliers, staff training and OH & S.
Key Achievements:
 Maximise productivity
 Minimise waste
 Implement QA 9002
 Constant stress testing of plant and equipment to minimise risk
 Facilitate cross training of staff
 Promote high morale amongst staff
 Ensure high quality of work produced
 Manage Client expectations
 Vital contribution to the ongoing success of the company
Key responsibilities:
 Provide Clients with technical information on printing needs/packaging designs
 Manage 20+ staff or 2 shifts
 Recruiting staff for key roles throughout the plant
 Analyse all pre press requirements
 Estimating using most popular software programs
 Budget reports/Planning & Scheduling
 Verify effectiveness of corrective actions reports & initiate
Non-conformance reports
 Establishing strong client relationships.
 Costing and budgeting forecasts for all print/packaging jobs undertaken.
 Formulate machinery and plant maintenance programs
 Risk and safety assessment throughout plant
 Ensuring all KPIs met by staff
 Training and staff development responsibilities
 Outsource some technical functions where applicable

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Feb 2005 – Aug 2006 Factory Manager
Ultimate Commercial Printing
This company has closed down.
Jan 1990 – Aug 1995 Owner Director
Belcass Printing Pty Ltd
Owner and Director for Belcass Printing Pty Ltd. built from the ground up. Belcass offered technical printing solutions to all areas
of commerce industry that including Packaging and Sheetfed industry.
Other Skills and Professional Development
 Quality Assurance ISO:9002
 OH&S Representative
 Forklift license
 Masterprint
 Dolphin
 Proficient in following software packages:
Microsoft Office 2007 & 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Quick books, MYOB)
Hobbies and Interests
 Coaching, level 1 Basketball
 House renovator
 Golf
 Fishing
 Football
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