1. DAVID C. GILBERT
17016 Addison Street Encino, CA 91316
(818) 424-8533 david_gilbert@me.com
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Leading through Personal Example
PROFILE
Motivated Director of Operations with extensive experience in print production, operations management, digital
workflow, cost forecasting and analysis, purchasing, sales, marketing, and project management. Innovative individual
with a record of improving team performance through analysis, requirements compilation, issue resolution, and
solution implementation. Excellent organizational qualities, able to streamline and improve team goals and
achievement. Consistently recognized for improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency through management
expertise.
Highly accomplished, dynamic, and conscientious director of operations who facilitates organizational growth through
continually delivering exceptional performance. A results-oriented and driven executive with broad based expertise in
organizational and staff management, operations, workflow, systems, and development.
 Adept at quickly and successfully responding to ever-changing environments and situations, consistently
achieves goals within critical project deadlines, and leverages an eye for detail to ensure the quality and
accuracy of projects. Able to work with, motivate, and mentor diverse professional teams, while leading by
example as an individual contributor.
 A builder of high performance business teams and a natural team leader, mentor, and motivator thriving in
environments requiring a high level strategist and a big picture thinker, able to successfully work
independently or as part of a team in high pressure, delivery-oriented environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Building, Leadership & Training • Project Planning • Budget Oversight
P&L Management • Customer Service Strategist • Negotiations and Proposals • Vendor Procurement and
Management • Quality Improvement • Exceptional Communication & Presentation Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scribble Press, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 2008 – Present
Vice President and Director of Operations
“Imagine, Create and Publish your own book”
Successfully develop and market retail store experience and operations offering custom on-demand project
manufacturing, custom book design and printing, workshops, and events. Oversee product development and
implementation, workflow, standard operating procedures (SOPs), production and manufacturing modeling, equipment
and supply vendor relationships, marketing, and sales.
 Vice President of ground-up retail launch, including all aspects of operations such as IT, Human Resources,
product development and launch, cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis and budgeting, vendor relations, hiring,
and training, resulting in growth from $340,000 the first year to a projected $2,000,000 by the third year.
 Plan and execute retail expansion of two stores in New York City including space and build-out, procurement,
hiring, training, and leadership at all levels.
 Complete and implement organizational design project, a road map for implementing growth strategy and
structure such as development of functional requirements, process definitions, and job descriptions.
 Successful direction of complete redesign and development of web-site operations including e-commerce.

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Reed Business Information Los Angeles, CA 2003 – 2008
Group Production Director
Directed successful planning, manufacturing, and distribution of multiple high frequency titles, annual directories, and
custom published projects. Supervised a department, supporting $135,000,000 Entertainment Division, including Daily
Variety. Led a diverse staff of Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Production Managers for print and online.
 Transformed a passive group into an active customer focused team driving quality, revenue, and client
satisfaction through creative mentoring techniques and succession planning.
 Designed and implemented workflow for remote production manufacturing and distribution of film festival
dailies at Cannes, Berlin, and Pusan.
 Managed multiple domestic and international vendor relationships with a collaborative working process.
 Facilitated and supported high revenue custom project sales by providing creative manufacturing solutions to
meet client needs.
Primedia Business Magazines and Media Stamford, CT 1994 – 2003
Senior Director of Production
Oversaw printing and digital production of more than 50 trade magazines, supplements, and ancillary products across
five divisions and six locations. Managed all phases of manufacturing process including pre-press, print and paper
purchasing, workflow scheduling, budgeting, and ad trafficking. Initiated corporate-wide automation programs
significantly improving workflow efficiency and overall profitability. Developed various hardware / software training
programs for all employees.
 Skillfully negotiated contracts; performed due diligence and integration of business acquisitions, as well as
office consolidations.
 Initiated a direct paper purchasing program for all publication titles resulting in cost savings of 20%.
 Sourced and implemented digital workflow and planning software systems, resulting in increased efficiencies,
cost control, and improved customer service techniques and satisfaction.
 Recipient of Primedia Business Employee Excellence Award.
EDUCATION
General Education
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
General Education
University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA