Charles L. Blum
2285 Hundley Branch Rd
Scottsville, VA 24590
434.286.4385 home
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Objective
I feel that I would be an asset to your company, due to my extensive knowledge in the Screen
Printing industry as a whole. I have a driving passion that allows me to strive for nothing less
then perfection. I have the willingness to work hard, and the capability to teach and share my
knowledge with others. As well as learning new techniques as they are introduced into the
industry standards guide for printing. I have strong leadership qualities and at the same time
have the capabilities to maintain the ability to be instructed by my seniors.
Related Skills
*Supervise 8-50 people and in charge of 1-8 presses
*Proficient with the use of and operation for the following presses: Centurion, Gauntlet, Arrow,
Challenger, Conquest, Clamshell, and several Manual presses.
*Screen capabilities include reclaiming, coating, exposing, taping, strecthing, and knowledge of
different mesh counts, chemicals, time, etc.
*Inks, Pantone, Nazdar, Nylon, Puff, Gels, Clears, Bases, Process, Different mfgs and proper
use, as well as technical information of the above broken down into the smallest chemical
composites.
Relevant Work Experience
Supervisor 2007-2009
Blue Ridge Graphics Charlottesville, VA
Order supplies, improve print quality, train how to print 4 color process, simulated process.
Checked art and chose mesh. Guide artist to art to be print friendly to increase productivity.
Because of the increase in production, company no longer needed to subcontract jobs out. I also
ran a successful night shift.
Supervisor 2006-2007
Peace Frogs Glouchester, VA
Duties included training employees to print, shoot screens, and mix ink. Order supplies and
trouble shoot. Up production 20,000 more a week. Started a successful night shift.
Supervisor 2004-2006
Impulse Wear Inc. Columbus, OH
Duties included training new personnel, trouble shooting, mixing ink and more.
Night Shift Supervisor 2004-2004
Absolute Screen Printing Columbus, OH
Duties included supervise 2 presses, coated screens, shoot screens, setup 3 or more presses and
approve job to run next shift.
Owner 2001-2004
Quality Impressions
Ran my own printing business out of a garage.
Head Printer 2001-2001
Corrigan & Abum Sportswear Co Baltimore, MD
duties included all aspects of the print shop and screen department, as well as inventory control,
and process work.
Head Printer 1999-2000
Thunder Creek Screen Printing Co Baltimore, MD
Duties included all aspects of the screen department operations, head printer, screen and ink
room technician, inventory control, and liaison to art department.
Printer/Supervisor 1992-1998
Serigraphic/American Graphics Baltimore, MD
Duties included all aspects of the screen department operations, ink management, inventory
control, art liaison for entire shop area, head pressman, management of shop operations, sole
printer of all process work, signage and poster printing as well. I was also in charge of hiring
technicians for any mechanical breakdowns on presses, screen department equipment, and placed
repair orders, as well as created job list for the printers.
Night Shift Supervisor 1987-1992
Maryland Screen Printers Baltimore, MD
Duties included all aspects of the screen department operations, ink management, inventory
control, art liaison for entire shop area, head pressman during day shifts, management of shop
operations during the evening shift. During my employment I received many promotions,
bonuses, and certificates of appreciation from the company owners.
Press Operator 1985-1987
National Decal Company Baltimore, MD
Duties included all aspects of screen department and press operation. I received promotions
within the first three months of service due to performance and strong determination
*References provided upon request*
looking for a job 25 years in screen printing
