Sabira Manalikudy Karim
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable professional with extensive experience in print operations, administration, healthcare, and finance. Currently serving as Print Technician/Administrator within NHS, possessing expertise in high-speed professional printing, print finishing techniques, and advanced software tools including Adobe Acrobat, Fiery Command Workstation, Excel, and Outlook. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, strong multitasking capabilities, and delivering outstanding customer service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Print Technician / Administrator
NHS, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Manage professional-grade digital printing using Ricoh Pro 8300s and C5300 systems.
- Handle job scheduling, tracking, and prioritisation using Excel and spreadsheets.
- Operate advanced finishing equipment, including laminators, binders, and cutters.
- Manage stock control and coordinate stationery distribution.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external clients via phone and email.
- Worked in a busy press office providing printing and document production services to local customers and businesses. The role required technical knowledge of print equipment, attention to detail, and the ability to support clients with official documents.
- Operated high-volume digital printers, photocopiers, and scanners to produce leaflets, brochures, certificates, and business documents.
- Completed print finishing tasks including laminating, binding, cutting, and stapling to professional standards.
- Assisted customers with preparing and submitting government or official documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Maintained stock of printing materials such as paper, ink, and finishing supplies, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Provided technical support to customers using digital services, including online form completion and document submission.
- Ensured all print jobs were completed within tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Handled cash payments and kept accurate daily transaction records.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining print and finishing equipment.
- Strong organisational skills, managing multiple print jobs under pressure.
- Accuracy and attention to detail when handling sensitive documents.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.
Print Technician
Press Office
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with design team to generate innovative print concepts.
- Assured timely order completion to meet client deadlines.
- Prepared digital files for film positive production for screens.
- Managed multiple printing projects concurrently, enhancing overall productivity.
- Monitored production processes to detect and rectify errors.
Print Technician
Akshaya Centre
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Ensured cleanliness to maintain a safe, efficient workspace.
- Monitored production processes for prompt error detection and correction.
- Adhered to environmental regulations during waste disposal operations.
- Facilitated training of new staff, enhancing skill development.
- Produced high-quality printed products using digital, relief, and lithographic presses.
- Optimised workflow by following schedules to meet production targets.
- Adjusted and monitored printing machine functions to ensure operational efficiency.
Education
MSc - Management
University of Essex
01.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Finance & Taxation
University of Calicut
01.2017 - 12.2017
Diploma - Computerised Financial Accounting
Kerala
01.2016 - 12.2016
Accounting Assistant Course - undefined
Skills
- Professional Digital Printing (Ricoh Pro 8300s, C5300)
- Print Finishing: laminating, wiro-binding, hole drilling, precision cutting, document padding
- Job scheduling
- Tracking
- Workflow management using spreadsheets and Excel
- Stock and stationery management
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Fiery Command Workstation
- MS Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Customer service
- Handling complex queries via phone and email
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Prioritising urgent requests
- Team collabrtion
Affiliations
- Reading
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Print Technician / Administrator
NHS, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
02.2024 - 09.2025
MSc - Management
University of Essex
01.2023 - 12.2023
Print Technician
Press Office
03.2020 - 05.2022
Print Technician
Akshaya Centre
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Finance & Taxation
University of Calicut
01.2017 - 12.2017
Diploma - Computerised Financial Accounting
Kerala
01.2016 - 12.2016