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Montana Talent – Sales, Production Supervision – Blaine Woodgerd

I am seeking a challenging position in production/ production supervision or sales. I excel at building strong client relationships to discover their needs to maximize the value of our business relationship.

I have a proven track record for success. As an account manager I always improved sales within my area of responsibility including an increase in a fledgling district by 425% within one year. I look forward to hearing from innovative Montana companies. I want to Come Home to Montana.

Blaine M. Woodgerd

661.904.7253

[email protected]

Professional Experience

Sales and Project Management

• Twenty years experience in the graphic arts industry with proven knowledge of proofing systems, and artistic concepts for preparation of film or digital files for print

• Most recently held direct sales positions in this field for the past 10 years

• Have supervisory and technical sales experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of an organization

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and identify core issues and have a capacity to adapt to priorities

• Solid leadership, networking, team building and influencing skills

Technical and Computer Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, ACT and internet

• Used various job ticket programs; PlanWell, FileMaker among others

• Working knowledge of graphic design and pre-press terms and specifications

• Strong overall knowledge of sheet fed offset printing as well as digital printing procedures

• Expert at color theory, able to work with pre-press to convey client’s color requirements; approved proofs before sending to client for sign off

Employment History

Mailers Haven

List Agent 2007 – 2008

Sold data (custom mailing lists) for direct mailing and marketing purposes. Independently researched my own quality leads from companies nationwide and then contacted those companies via phone and e-mail helping them to find their target demographic in order to obtain their most successful marketing list possible. Generated list counts and quotes, negotiated prices and closed sales.

Automation Printing

Account Executive 2006 – 2007

Sold products and services for this commercial printing company–developed an assigned territory, generated leads, conducted sales presentations, client press checks, wrote proposals and closed sales.

Blair Graphics

Account Manager 2004 – 2006

Sold products and services for the reprographics industry–developed an assigned territory, generated leads, conducted sales presentations, wrote proposals and closed sales. Managed new territory start up at Woodland Hills Branch office, resulting in increased sales by 425%

Studio Image

Account Executive 2002 – 2004

Established new leads, did cold calling and closed sales. Increased the volume of work from existing clients. Handled invoicing and follow up of payment as necessary. Oversaw scheduling for the production department and managed this department when the manager was out.

FujiFilm Graphic Systems Division

Technical Sales/ Field Specialist 1997 – 2002

Handled Territory called Regions I & II, (the entire western United States). Worked directly with dealer representatives, Fuji sales staff and customers; performed on site training for customers on their proofing systems and consumable products.

Ivy Hill Graphics an AOL Time Warner Co.

Proofing Dept. Supervisor & Production Coordinator 1994—1997

Created 4-color proofs using the Fuji System. Produced mock-ups for the point of purchase display division as needed. Supervised the activities of the department, including scheduling workers, and material control and inventory.

Education & Specialized Training

Moorpark College, Business Math, English, Moorpark, California

Agoura High School Graduate, Agoura Hills, California

Received the following certificates of completion:

• Fuji Electronic Prepress Technical Workshop—G.A.T.F. (Graphic Arts Technical Foundation) in Pittsburgh, PA.

• Accomplished GSQ (ISO 9000)—FujiFilm Graphic Systems Division

• QLP—Quality Leadership Program rollout training ISO9000, Ivy Hill Graphics

Full Resume: http://www.matr.net/files/BlaineWoodgerdsResume.doc

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