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Richard Bence

Rochester,Kent

Summary

Dependable , Loyal with exceptional integrity , leadership and problem solving abilities . Proactive and adaptable to meet evolving environment needs . Capable of working solo or within in a team with an inner confidence that enables me to end the working day with a smile!

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Digital Printer

SMP GROUP PLC
Rochester, Kent
04.1994 - Current
  • Digital Printer with 30+ years of experience skilfully operating a variety of printing presses with the highest level of safety compliance. Expertly skilled in various P.C programmes and Print finishing techniques, utilising superior organisation abilities to maintain production efficiency.
  • Created working files utilising excellent graphic design and a clear understanding of prepress requirements.
  • Enforced high work standards by assessing machines, processes and output.
  • Generated digital print images in line with client expectations.
  • Assessed quality of printing against company standards.

Print manager

SMP GROUP PLC
Woolwich, Greenwich
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Covered existing Manager whilst long term absent. With various duties of which I continued thereafter.
  • Analysed and improved manufacturing processes to cut costs.
  • Trained co-workers and new staff, interpreting technical jargon for ease of comprehension.
  • Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
  • Planned and delivered on-the-job training programmes, increasing pressroom productivity.
  • Sustained production speed by checking ink levels and ordering supplies promptly for out-of-stock items.
  • Offered printing process guidance, helping to reduce costly print reruns.
  • Organised work schedules to meet demanding production goals.
  • Oversaw print projects from start to completion, managing and allocating project budgets.
  • Applied troubleshooting skills to diagnose and fix printer malfunctions.
  • Monitored supply levels to maintain proactive approach to handling shortages and maintaining manufacturing schedules.
  • Boosted staff performance by training apprentices on printing equipment operations and maintenance.

Education

Brampton Primary School
U.K
09.1983 - 05.1987

GCSEs -

Welling School
Welling
09.1987 - 05.1993

Skills

  • Foster Carer 6 years experience
  • First Aid at work, FA First Aid and Carer Certificate
  • Forklift licence
  • FA level one Coaching Badge
  • Full Manual Driving Licence
  • Pitmans 1st Class pass


Affiliations

  • Managing U16s football team .
  • Walking my dog
  • Socialising
  • Days out with my Family

Timeline

Print manager

SMP GROUP PLC
01.2017 - 02.2018

Digital Printer

SMP GROUP PLC
04.1994 - Current

GCSEs -

Welling School
09.1987 - 05.1993

Brampton Primary School
09.1983 - 05.1987
Richard Bence