Kevin Johnson
Lytham St. Annes
Summary
Accomplished Senior Print Production Co-ordinator with extensive experience in managing print production across various sectors, including retail, charity, and telecommunications. Proven track record in leading teams to deliver high-quality print materials on time and within budget, as demonstrated at Beaverbrooks and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Expertise in direct mail, commercial print, POS, and merchandising, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in project management systems such as Netsuite and Workfront. Adept at forming strong relationships with peers, clients, and suppliers while maintaining clear communication and methodical organisation. Career goal: to continue leveraging extensive industry knowledge to drive successful print production initiatives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Print Production Co-ordinator
Beaverbrooks
Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire
06.2021 - Current
- Based within the Digital, Brand & Creative team, leading a sub team to ensure that all stores are supported with necessary materials for campaigns and promotions, along with all IFC and BAU materials, meeting both timing and budget requirements.
- High degree of administration from liaising with suppliers on initial concepts, to the creation of initial production schedules and print matrices.
- Undertaking of store testing of creative if deemed required prior to commencing final print runs.
- Ensuring, upon delivery of a campaign to stores, everything received correct, arranging any replenishment needed, and finally sharing results with business by picture reviews.
- All necessary budget and invoicing work completed in timely fashion for each project.
Print Production Manager
Royal Society of Chemistry
Cambridge
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Working within the Creative & Production team, procuring and producing all print related needs of the group for marketing campaigns, exhibitions and events.
- Use of in-house project management software to ensure all key tasks kept on schedule, with all material being delivered on time, to the best quality and within any budgetary requirements.
- Due to Covid restrictions, and necessary work place changes, I was home based from latter part of 2020.
Group Print Production Manager
Age UK
London
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Based at the charity HQ, working on a wide range of print across both the commercial and donation areas of the organisation - along with supporting POS for Age UK shops.
Senior Account Executive
Williams Lea
London
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Employed on the flagship BT account, based on site with client.
- Focused predominantly on direct mail of both large volume and targeted mailings.
Senior Account Manager
Charterhouse
Hatfield
10.2003 - 02.2011
- Worked on the Orange account on both personal and business customer promotions.
Production Manager
Britannia Music
London
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Production of club member magazines and one-off customer mailings, whilst working closely with the companys own mailing house to ensure packs all correct.
Production Executive
British Tourist Authority
London
04.1996 - 10.2001
- Production and procurement of numerous multi language guides, including advertising, promoting Britain to the world.
Production Assistant
Centurion Press
London
08.1992 - 03.1996
- Production of regular monthly business magazines and first-time responsibility of press passing.
Junior Production Assistant
Reed Travel Group
Dunstable
08.1987 - 09.1991
- All round assistant. Learning cut and paste production skills on travel guides and undertaking a general hands-on introduction to the print industry with an evening BPIF course undertaken.
Education
BPIF Introduction to Print Techniques -
Watford Print College
BTEC Business Studies -
Dunstable College
DunstableGCSE's - English Language, Mathematics, Science, French, Technical Graphics, Geography, English Literature, Art
Manshead Upper School
DunstableSkills
- Computer literate with extensive use of Microsoft Office
- Use of finance and project management systems - Netsuite, Workfront, Freedcamp
- Strong expertise in Direct Mail, commercial print, POS and merchandising
- Working knowledge of InDesign
- Artwork packaging of final print files
- Digital asset management
- Management and team-leading experience
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Multi-tasking
- Clear, concise communicator
- Methodical filing and archiving
- Form and maintain good relationships with peers, clients and suppliers
References
References are available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoy watching all sports - both individual and team competition, but with particular love of all things football. Was a keen player for several years in local league teams until the body said no more. Challenged into running the London Marathon a few years ago - raising several thousand pounds for Guide Dogs and, despite saying 'never again', four years later I ran it once more to raise funds for a colleague who was diagnosed with a serious illness - raising money both for him and the MND charity. Not only did I exceed my personal fund-raising target, I also improved on my previous finish time by over an hour.
Timeline
Senior Print Production Co-ordinator
Beaverbrooks
06.2021 - Current
Print Production Manager
Royal Society of Chemistry
10.2019 - 03.2021
Group Print Production Manager
Age UK
07.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Account Executive
Williams Lea
03.2011 - 12.2016
Senior Account Manager
Charterhouse
10.2003 - 02.2011
Production Manager
Britannia Music
09.2001 - 09.2003
Production Executive
British Tourist Authority
04.1996 - 10.2001
Production Assistant
Centurion Press
08.1992 - 03.1996
Junior Production Assistant
Reed Travel Group
08.1987 - 09.1991
BPIF Introduction to Print Techniques -
Watford Print College
BTEC Business Studies -
Dunstable College
GCSE's - English Language, Mathematics, Science, French, Technical Graphics, Geography, English Literature, Art
Manshead Upper School