I am an extremely creative and innovative graphics (prepress, press & design) specialist with 27 years of extensive, strong production and managerial experience in print & digital media. I feel confident in all areas of graphics while excelling the last 20 years in CPG (paperboard, shrink, poly, etc.,), labels (dual & extended) and more. Over the years, I have specialized in all print & digital media relating to marketing and design, catalog, technical sales support, production and project management, account management, prepress management, standard operating procedures (SOPs), color theory, color management and color standardization, customer relations, press quality control, ISO quality control, as well as strategic planning within the prepress and printing industry. I am extremely technical and can offer more than basic answers to questions pertaining to prepress, press or print media & digital media. I also excel in public speaking, training, keynote speaking and more. I have major in-depth account experience with companies like Coca-Cola North America, Unilever, Slim-fast, SeaPak, Rich Food Products, Hearst Publications (Good Housekeeping, etc.,), Cabela’s, RJ Reynolds, Kroger, Ingles, McDonalds, Walmart, and much more. I can present to you a very impressive portfolio upon request.
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Ozburn 2015 resume
1. GLENN “OZZIE” OZBURN
85 River Birch • Oxford, Georgia 30054 • (770) 864-0892
ozzieozburn@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
I am an extremely creative and innovative graphics (prepress, press & design) specialist with 27 years of extensive, strong production and
managerial experience in print & digital media. I feel confident in all areas of graphics while excelling the last 20 years in packaging
(paperboard, shrink, poly, etc.,), labels (dual & extended) and more. Over the years, I have specialized in all print & digital media relating
to marketing and design, catalog, technical sales support, production and project management, account management, prepress
management, standard operating procedures (SOPs), color theory, color management and color standardization, customer relations, press
quality control, ISO quality control, as well as strategic planning within the prepress and printing industry. I am extremely technical and
can offer more than basic answers to questions pertaining to prepress, press or print media & digital media. I also excel in public speaking,
training, keynote speaking and more. I have major in-depth account experience with companies like Coca-Cola North America, Unilever,
Slim-fast, SeaPak, Rich Food Products, Hearst Publications (Good Housekeeping, etc.,), Cabela’s, RJ Reynolds, Kroger, Ingles, McDonalds,
Walmart, and much more. I can present to you a very impressive portfolio upon request.
PRESENT
RETAIL MARKETING GRAPHICS, LLC. (RMG)- Oxford, Georgia
OWNER/GENERAL MANAGER - January, 2015-Present
RMG is a total “turn-key” solution for your consumer branding, design, and marketing needs integrated with prepress, printing (print &
digital media) and shelf fulfillment. I specialize in all forms of print & digital media. I have over 20 years of intense Packaging (CPG) and Label
Design (design, prepress and printing) but excel in other areas as well. I have had success at helping customers from conceptual packaging
design and testing all the way through shelf deployment. I enjoy working with the customer to produce or enhance their brand by pleasing
design utilizing press friendly standards. My areas of expertise include, but not limited to, prepress & printing, graphic design, web design,
eCommerce, SEO, catalogs, marketing, B2B, B2C, promotional & collateral marketing, sales brochures & flyers, company branding, logos,
environmental & sustainable packaging, labels (dual and extended), large & small format printing, 3D mockups, narrow & wide web printing,
offset, flexo, whiteboard videos, promotional videos & more! See more at www.retailmarketinggraphics.com
PAST EXPERIENCE
GT LABELS & PACKAGING - Norcross, Georgia
PREPRESS & CREATIVE DIRECTOR/OWNER - September, 2013-January, 2015
I was charged with and successfully created a full in-house facility for the manufacturing of labels on a new narrow web 13” 8/C
Nilpeter Press which allowed in-house printing of up to 8 colors (4 UV and 4 Water Base) while also applying custom laminate, UV
printing & in-line foil stamping. Capabilities included extended and dual labels (silicon, deadeners, adhesives, etc.,) among other print
methods. I utilize precision proofing & G7 color management (GraCol) from inception through delivery. I was also in charge of selling
to the customer, branding their image and creating eye-appealing designs. I did all of the digital design and testing, prepress, plating
and more. I am extremely familiar with prepress, plating and pressroom facilities, materials, standardizations, testing and more.
SOUTHERN GRAPHIC SYSTEMS (SGS) - Kennesaw, Georgia
Sr. Lead Electronic Assembly Operator – Packaging/Labels February, 2013-September, 2013
Provided unsupervised electronic execution/approach upon receipt of raw packaging files from customers and within hours provided
press-ready digital packaging files for plating to be presented to printer for converting. Charged with completion of job following
receipt of printer’s specifications, from raw design into finished product, from paperboard, shrink-wrap, poly, and more to potato chip
bags to cookies and candies. Worked files for extended gamut color printing and traditional Flexo and Offset print.
SCHAWK - Atlanta, Georgia
Sr. Lead Electronic Assembly Operator /Packaging - 2001-January, 2013
Provided turnkey unsupervised electronic execution/approach upon receipt of raw files from Design Agency and within hours provided
press-ready digital file for printing, fulfillment and market shelf. I also had to work directly with customers to create conceptual packaging
designs and more while also considering the printer’s specifications. I am able to complete jobs from raw design into finished product,
from paperboard to shrink wrap to potato chip bags to cookies and candies. Sharpened knowledge in areas of prepress, including
2. Trapping, Proper Anilox usage, ink coverage, color curves, deadlines. Completed catalog work and medical supplies, adhering to strict
ISO 9001 codes, nutritional facts, as well as ingredient information. Instituted (SOP) programs for new as well as seasoned employees to
simplify work while keeping jobs consistent from employee to employee. Worked files from simple business cards to covers of major
magazines to private work for music stars. Troubleshoots hardware and software problems.
• Served instrumental in winning Coca-Cola account, leading to ten-year multimillion-dollar contract.
• ServedastheSrPackagingGraphics“GoTo”guy forCoca-Cola,Slim-Fast,SeaPak,FarmRich,andmore up tomyfinalday,duetocutbacks.
• I was selected personally by General Manager to turned around failing account, SeaPak, in two days. Designed, branded and created
packages for customers and company, earning multimillion-dollar account.
• Served instrumental in reviving struggling Unilever products including the SlimFast account, increasing profitability for all involved parties.
• Worked as an account coordinator, production worker, quality control and account administrator. Handed over accounts to other
operators to concentrate on lead operations for the Coca-Cola account.
• Trained employees, one-on-one and in groups using time tested teaching methods and proven standard operating procedures (SOP).
This allowed me to eventually delegate work to other employees. I work extremely well with others.
• Set up and managed ICC color curve profiles for imaging device and Esko CDI platemakers in adherence to stringent customer
requirements including ColorCert and G7 (GraCol) Standards.
GRAPHIC ART SERVICE - Marietta, Georgia
Electronic Assembly Operator-Lead Mac Operator - 1997-2001
Digitally stripped packages, catalogs, color work while also providing technical training. I worked with Adobe software, Hell Scanners,
Diapinnon Screen equipment, Artpro, Esko Packedge, as well as almost all output devices, UPC verification readers, Barco Megasetters. ISO
9001. My direct customers were Cabelas Outfitters, Ross-Simons Jewelers, Ingles, RJ Reynolds, Hearts Publications, and more.
ACCURATE GRAPHICS - Norcross, Georgia
Prepress Department Manager - 1993-1997
Managed two shifts (am/pm) in day-to-day operations. Accurate’s main focus was to provide prepress for packaging via electronically (analog film)
andmechanicallystepped(Misomex).AccuratealsoprovideotherprepressforCatalogs,SalesFlyers,Brochures,CorporateReports,andmore.
AMERICAN COLOR GRAPHICS, INC. - Decatur, Georgia (Panola & Snapfinger)
Electronic Assembly, Scanner Operator, 2nd Shift Department Manager - 1988-1997
ACGproducedprepressandprintingofadvertisinginsertsandnewspaperproducts.Imanaged/workedthenightshiftElectronicAssemblydepartment
ofScannerOperators,Paginating(buildingpresspageselectronically)andfilmoutput.CrosfieldScanners,Pagination,Filmoutputdevicesandmore.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Newton County High School, University of Georgia (working on obtaining my BFA), Esko CDI Training, 2013-2014, Kelleigh Plate Processor
Training, 2013-2014, Nilpeter Press Training, 2013, Esko Deskpack Training, 2013-2014, Esko Training, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2014, Artpro
Training,2000,RampageTraining,1999,AgfaBetatestingpartnerfortestmarketscanners,1994,DainipponScreenScannerTraining,1994,Crosfield
Pagination860,880,9500paginationtables,1990-1992,CrosfieldTraining645i,640DrumScanners,1991,DicomedImaginator,1990
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe CS, Esko, Rampage, Artpro, Backstage Pilot, Curve Pilot, Dotspy, CopyDot, Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, VideoScribe,
Social Mobile Suite, Video App Pro, GoMobi, iMovie, Vicon Lead, and many more.
SOCIAL / MOBILE
LinkedIn, Twitter and Professional Blogs for the industry (search - “Glenn Ozzie Ozburn”)
I encourage you to read more about me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/glenn-%22ozzie%22-ozburn/3a/46a/596 or go
to www.retailmarketinggraphics.com for more information.
TRAVEL
I don’t mind limited travel and have been able to incorporate into work in past. I will be more than happy to accommodate travel.
VOLUNTEER WORK
3. I served on the successful 2014 David Perdue for Senate campaign as the Chair for Newton County, Georgia and assisted
with the East Metro Atlanta area. I am still actively involved in helping my friend, Senator Perdue, in Georgia. I have also
volunteer freely to assist the “Fish” food bank (Monroe, GA) in the past.
REFERENCES
I will be more than happy to provide many references upon request.