Ken Waterman

Experience

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  Taylor-Foster Inc.

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Sales

  Retail Sales - Hardware/Building Materials

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  AIG

  Apr 1997 - Jul 2004

  Associate Manager

  Oversee the daily activities of 10 sales agents, including assisting in the preparation and presentation of sales materials/calls.Responsible for the timely deposits of collections.Administer study materials and tests for industry Continuing Education requirements.

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  Multi Packaging Solutions

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2012

  Press Operator

  Extensive background in the design, production, and implementation of various horticultural/ floral tags; print and produce assorted horticultural products. Develop methods of printing on thinner substrates for the production of new products. Trainer for new hires in the duties of Helper, Press Assistant, Press Apprentice and Press Operator.

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  South Church

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Member

  Participate with the Music Ministry

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  Amway

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Roll Stand

  Handled material/Load press. Responsible for maintenance of all 8 print units. Operate plate mounting equip. Blanket changes M600 HeidelbergOffset Web Press.

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  Advantage Label & Packaging, Inc.

  May 2013 - Jul 2023

  Work directly with clients and account managers to develop creative ideas and concepts using appropriate media and styles to meet clients objectives.Design signs, labels and product packaging for a wide variety of products, exhibitions and displays.Create design solutions having a high visual impact, using innovation to reduce a design within the constraints of cost and time by taking a professional approach to deadlines.Up-to-date knowledge of industry software including: In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Printshop. Also required to demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches of ideas and concepts. Show less Create graphics and develop art concepts for all forms of printed material including brochures, posters, flyers, labels, floral tags and customer specific logos.Design and construct visual aids for customer presentations; determine materials and equipment best utilized for job.Oversee subordinates daily activities to ensure policy and procedures are being followed while making recommendations in policy and employee performance matters.Maintain and track graphic arts supply inventory and establish department filing systems for complex art/archive electronic files. Show less

  • Graphic Design

    Dec 2013 - Jul 2023

  • Supervisor, Illustration & Graphic Design

    Oct 2015 - Dec 2022

  • Press Operator

    May 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Biewer Lumber

  Dec 2022 - Jul 2023

  Production Coordinator
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  Auto-Owners Insurance

  Jul 2023 - now

  Work directly with Brand Management and Agencies to develop creative ideas and concepts using appropriate media and styles to meet clients objectives.Design and create signage, banners brochures, cards and promotional material for a wide variety of products, exhibitions and displays.Create design solutions having a high visual impact, using innovation to reduce a design within the constraints of cost and time by taking a professional approach to deadlines.Up-to-date knowledge of industry software including: In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Printshop. Also required to demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches of ideas and concepts. Show less

  • Prepress Graphic Arts

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Prepress - Graphic Arts

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2023