Preet Bhamra

Experience

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  Pollard Banknote Limited

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Press Assistant

  In high paced environment, assisted with the press operator via head-sets on 22-stations flexographic press. Controlled & Analyzed density readings for each station to detect potential quality issues. Responsible for the controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Gained exposure in commercial printing & lottery gaming products.

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  Esdale Printing

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  Digital Press Operator | Client Services

  Attained knowledge & hands-on experience on Xerox digital Color 800i/1000i Press and Wide-format Designjet printer & plotter. Was responsible and accountable for Digital printing and Wide format Finishing jobs. Worked partly with the customers as well, on queries and providing solutions. Acquired skills in the pre-press, platemaking, file-formatting, troubleshooting etc.

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  Winpak

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2017

  Print Project Coordinator

  In the Graphics dept. of one of the leading Printing Packaging Co. worked as a print coordinator to communicate with high touch clients and sales reps to obtain job specifications and troubleshoot scheduling & artwork issues. Major part of the value chain from artwork acceptance through to printed materials, Worked with Mac Operators & Marketing team to ensure customer, manufacturing and government requirements & ISO standards. Controlled & Monitored jobs in the production queue to meet the required deadlines. Handled core accounts/ clients by providing appropriate solutions and coordinating the productions and QC the deliverables. Show less

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  TPH

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2021

  As a TPH Branch Manager, I was responsible for the Business development, Processes & Team development to meet the needs and satisfaction of our customers to achieve mandated targets. Managed finances of branch including forecasting, budgeting, inventory and payroll. Ensured Client and vendor integrity (documents, analytical information where required, communication control, etc.) on a local and provincial level. Partnered with diverse client base to understand the scope of their needs, and bring their marketing campaigns to life through digital and print media. Directed the site production activities/ Operations (from execution, coordination, nationwide kitting & packaging) and personnel with constant oversight of safety standards and procedures, as well conducted reviews and growth plans for the team. Show less Assisted the Branch Manager in immediately responding to the volume of customer inquiries and overseeing the day-to-day production and planning. Produced detailed work orders & expedite each order into production, Handled scheduling and traffic coordination. Estimated print production projects and coordinated with various branches/ suppliers across Canada. Executed Nationwide Campaigns for various Retail Brands and Managed their Promotional, Core in-store signage programs. Dealt with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment by making smart decisions. Worked as a Trainee Manager for 9 months prior to my new role as a Manager. Show less

  • Manager

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Project Advisor / MIT

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2020
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  SGS & Co

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2023

  Project Manager II

  As a Project Manager at SGS (Print Management Agency) I primarily worked with clients to manage their marketing assets (CPG - with a goal of a balance of quality and creativity) and oversee the CPG creative Projects. Acted as a central liaison point between the Design studios, Production team, client services (Marketing) & the Printers. My core function was to ensure seamless execution, workflow & collaboration with different stakeholders to fulfil the Project via Project briefs, virtual job dockets, PPMs etc. while meeting the deadlines & KPIs. Show less

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  The Central Group

  Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  Customer Experience Manager

  Major Job responsibilities included Account management, building and pitching solutions to clients as a primary sales support. Oversees all day-to-day business (Account specific), offering assistance / support to the PM Team where needed.

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  SGS & Co

  May 2024 - now

  Senior Project Manager