Tim Richardson

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About Tim Richardson

Printing is my area of expertise, with 20 Years experience in the print industry. From Design, Print, Pre Press, to finishing and Despatch. From letterpress, offset, flexo, screen and now the future digital print I have seen and been integral part of teams throughout my carreer. I have watched the industry transfrom over the years, from film and manual plate making to what most now know, being CTP (computer to plate) and Pdf. raster imaging processing software. As a qualified and enthusiastic print machinest, I have a keen eye for detail, and I am able to consistently deliver high quality printed material while working in fast paced enviroments, and completing projects ahead of schedule. With the completion of studies in fontline business management, I have developed the skills required to lead teams and identify areas involving production, staff satisfaction and customer appeal within the business requiring improvement or in some cases a complete restructure. With a proven track record of these skills as well as having developed and implemented processes and procedures to assist in improving efficency and quality, I would be an asset and an essential part of any printing company. Working in the industry over many years, in varied roles and companys has given me an insight has to how a great printing companys should operate, often poor planning, a lack of team structure and team involvement negatively influences the daily operations, and team morale. The key areas of succesful printing company are to deliver exceptional customer focus, as well as developing and maintaing strong team cohesion, all the while inovating the sales and production process, to offer new and improved products or services to best suit your potential client needs in this ever changing climate. As well as retaining an substantial edge on your primary competitors through effective and competitive pricing and presentaing a strong and identifiable brand.