Robert S. Sloan is seeking a management position in the printing industry utilizing his 29 years of experience. He has extensive experience operating various printing presses including flexography and offset presses. His most recent role was as an operator of a Mark Andy P7 Hybrid press where he ran pressure sensitive and screen printed labels. He aims to continue gaining knowledge and expertise in new technologies.
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.
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.
1. R-E-S-U-M-E
OF
ROBERT S. SLOAN
2430 Bonnieview Ave.
Dayton, OH 45431
Cell: (937) 474-4803
E-MAIL: R.S.Sloan@outlook.com
My objective is to obtain a position in management with an established and growing printing
company that will enable me to enhance my skills in all phases of the printing industry, to utilize
my 29 years of experience and be an asset to a management team. I desire to gain knowledge
and expertise in new technology and computer/digital equipment. I have great mechanical
aptitude and abilities and have worked around Offset in my early years as well as being around
silk screen.
PAST EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
3/9/2015 to Present WS Packaging Group
7400 Industrial Row Rd
Mason, OH 45040
I’m currently the operator of a 2014 Mark Andy P7 Flexo Hybrid press, running LED Ultra
Violet Inks and Water based inks. I’m running everything from your normal Flexo Pressure
Sensitive labels to learning/running Flexo Rotary Screen printed Labels. Cold foil applications
etc. This press is also fitted with a KTI Butt Splicer and KTI Turret. Press is also equipped with
an AVT & BST Video quality monitoring systems. I’ve learned how to program and establish
quality parameters for the finest quality run inspections of my work. I’m also experienced in
using X-Rite color managing systems along with Spectrometer and Densitometer meters.
6/23/14 to 12/5/14 Standard Register
600 Albany St.
Dayton, OH 45417
Production Supervisor for the New Dayton in mold research and development department. My
duties were to supervise and assist operators where ever I could as well as occasionally run Their
Mark Andy 4150, 16 inch 10 color press. Took Care of Daily Huddle Meetings, Safety alerts,
visitor notification to employees etc. Was also responsible for weekly payroll using ADP payroll
software. Unfortunately for many of us we were hired in as a group for a specific customer and
product development. When we were unable to develop this 3D label in time the customer pulled
the order leaving Standard in a position of an oversized work force. They have since filed for
bankruptcy protection. I enjoyed my time there and was grateful for the experience.
2. 5/7/07 to 2/28/14 REPACORP INC
31 Industrial Park Court
Tipp City, OH 45371
Production Manager, responsible for label and tag production on flexography, process printing
and variable imaging. I oversee the embossing/hot stamping and finishing departments.
Responsible for all press scheduling, trouble shooting and fixing problems with the presses. I
have experience in Label Traxx Software as well as experience in ADP payroll systems,
approving and verifying weekly and overtime hours. 5 S & Lean manufacturing practices Deal
directly with Sales and Customer Service Reps. In the past did logistical numbers on efficiency
and daily waste totals. Took care of all temporary staffing needs for 1st and 2nd shift as well as
their payroll hours weekly. While in the employment of Repacorp I came into a company that
had 5 years of consistently declining profits and was able to turn that around and broke all profit
and revenue records for the years of 2011 & 2012. I also was able to build a more team like
mentality and put an end to what was constant employee turnover.
9/04 to 5/07
While looking for the right challenges and company for a management position I worked at a
few Label houses temporarily as a press operator. I enjoy working and like to stay busy as well
as to care for my family.
4/4/00 to 9/29/04 TREBNICK, INC.
15 S. Pioneer Boulevard
Springboro, OH 45066
Helped Greg Trebnick start and establish his Label Company. I was the first one to turn on his
New 3510 Roto Press as well as set up and establish relationships with a variety of Vendors to
move the business forward
3/19/98 to 4/4/00 PREMIERE LABELS
Troy, Ohio
I was responsible for running the 8-Color Mark Andy 10” Press at Premiere. I won a 2nd place
Silver medal award through FTA for the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company label for perfect 6-
color screen process on film with laminate. I have some experience with in-line hot stamping as
well.
11/11/91 to 3/19/98 RAND McNALLY DOCU SYSTEMS
1285 Archer Drive
Troy, Ohio 45373
Press operator and ran every press in the building, ending my time there with the last 4 years
running their 14 color Mark Andy 2200 working on new product development.
3. 9/26/86 to 11/9/91 T & T LABEL COMPANY
2563 Technical Road
Miamisburg, Ohio 45402
Ran a Vandenberg 4-Color Central Impression Press, 5-color 10” Comco 1000 with U.V.
capabilities, 10” Propheter. Did my own set-ups, mixed my own solvent-based inks.
Experience in supervising second shift, inspection and quality control. I ran orders for Delco
Products, Nissan, Pyle Industries, Jensen and others that demand high quality.
Education: 1970-78 Beavercreek Grade & Jr. High
1978-80 Beavercreek High School
1980-82 Greene Joint Vocational School – Graduated
Portfolio of my printing and 27 years of experience available upon request as well as personal
references.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1. Pat Konkol Previous Supervisor/Plant Manager @
Telephone: 937-339-2223 Repacorp Currently with Spinnaker
2. Dave Nosker Owner/President of Creative Label
Telephone: 937-339-8019
3. Scott Ford Lead Operator @ Creative Label
Telephone: 937-631-9717