WILLIAM L.

JACOT

1660 16th Street * Los Osos, California 93402 * 805-534-1573 (H) or 805-720-0922
(C) wj50c4e2@westpost.net

Summary of Qualifications
I am an experienced team leader who values cultural diversity and technical comp
etence to achieve superior results. I am a technically competent graphic arts s
pecialist with knowledge in all areas of graphic arts including design, electron
ic prepress, press (digital, web and offset), copying systems, finishing, fulfil
lment and mailing. I am skilled at report writing and financial control, includ
ing budget preparation and implementation. Co-workers at all levels have said t
hat I am a creative, fair and open minded manager who values teamwork and foster
s job satisfaction. I have achieved high levels of success working within all l
evels of organizational bureaucracies and have an intense desire to provide supe
rior results and yet maintain cost controls. I have a deep passion for the Grap
hic Arts Industry as well as an intense desire to achieve complete customer sati
sfaction by ensuring the delivery of exceptional quality and service.

Core Competencies

Program & Project Management

Strategic Planning & Direction
Team Building
Finance & Cost
Graphic Arts Technology
Environment & Sustainability
Motivation & Training
Quality Control
Customer Service
Safety Programs
Flexible & Open Minded
Communication
_____________________________________________________________

Professional Experience

POOR RICHARDS PRESS October 20

07 to September 2009
San Luis Obispo, CA
PRP is a California Central Coast general commercial offset and digital printer
with 4 locations, serving business, education and government printing needs of a
ll kinds. Included as services were: a fulfillment and mail preparation divisio
n; Digital electronic copy services for retail and wholesale accounts; Graphic d
esign and file preparation.
Vice President & General Manager
- Lead operations and customer service for three remote offices and the centrali
zed production facility
- Quality Control
- Support Sales Team and resolve customer issues
- Develop and control Capital and Operating Budgets
- Serve as company Champion for both internal and external benefit to all stakeh
olders

Key Accomplishments -
Evaluation of Oc, NextPress, Xerox iGen3/4and HP Indigo 5000/7000 digital pres
ses for purchase and installation, including XMPie, Freeflow and other digital s
oftware programs
Full P&L responsibility and application of cost reductions during declining sa
les to maintain profitability by a reduction of operating costs by 25%
Certification of company for FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) compliance
Implementation of industry standard G7 Color Management in both offset and dig
ital print
Reduced VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions by 85%
Renegotiated paper contracts to achieve an average recycled content of no less
than 25%
Integrated a mailing and fulfillment company with full electronic mail analysi
s (CASS Certification, NCOA list management, PostNet Barcode addition), preparat
ion and production into PRP operations and USPS entry facilities
Laison with USPS and represent company on local Postal Customer Council (PCC)
Re-implimented Enterprise Management Information System resulting in current a
nd accurate estimating, cost and invoicing data

SCHAWK, Inc.
December 2005 to September 2007
Los Angeles, California
Schawk Global, Los Angeles Division, has annual sales of $60 million and employs
240 employees in a 24/6 schedule. The division has a niche in the entertainmen
t and out-of-home markets. It also has extensive digital file and prepress serv
ices for major US and International Companies. Large format posters, billboards
and building wraps were produced in the large format ink jet department.
Vice President Operations
- Budget control of operational profit and loss with reporting to local and corp
orate management
- Guidance and oversight of all manufacturing and production departments
- Quality Control
- Support of Customers, Customer Service and Sales Personnel
Key Accomplishments-
Management, evaluation and training of 16 direct reporting department supervis
ors. Hired and trained new department managers for: Prep, IT, Maintenance and
Purchasing
Wrote and provided to local and corporate management monthly operational repor
ts, budget proposals and productivity recommendations creating a reduction of 20
% in operational cost
Oversight of quality control (ISO) for recertification and on-going compliance
Directed the research and implementation of Soft Color Proofing for local, dom
estic and international clients producing a reduction of 4 days in color approva
l times
Accomplished the purchase, acceptance and installation of a $6mm, 8 unit Man R
oland XXL 900 73 offset press. Purchase and installation came in 3% under budge
t and was operational and productive in less than 3 months
Negotiated and implemented the renewal of the Union contract
Foster an accident free workplace with a reduction of lost time accidents by 9
0%
Upgraded and reinstalled a PSI data collection system producing greater cost a
ccuracy and improved financial reporting to local and corporate management
Brought the company to full FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification
Reduced paper waste by 50% and converted all inks and solvents to environmenta
lly sustainable standards
Layout and restructure of warehouse resulting in a reduction of unnecessary in
ventory by 30% saving $120,000.00 annually
Established recycling systems for remaining waste inks, solvents and metal pri
nting plates
Planned and directed the opening of a fulfillment department which included ov
er 2500 individual items to be picked, packaged and mailed on-demand daily
Researched and recommended a Kodak Nextpress digital press
Reorganized all safety, ISO, FSC, AQMD and HR files into a comprehensive and s
earchable filing system for easy and centralized retrieval of all documents and
records
Consulted with suppliers to test and introduce the first combination of biodeg
radable inks and bio degradable substrates for ultra wide format inkjet billboar
ds

LAGRAPHICO, Inc.
August 1999 to November 2005
Burbank, California
LAgraphico grew in 6 years from annual sales of $8 million to over $35 million.
The company employs 200 individuals working a 24/7 schedule to produce a wide r
ange of printed products primarily for the major motion picture studios and adve
rtising agencies.
Vice President Manufacturing
- Creation and direction of a print manufacturing division to include digital pr
ep, print, wide format inkjet, fulfillment, finishing, distribution, IT and main
tenance departments
- Capital Budget development and implementation with cost and P & L accountabili
ty
- Human Relations development and oversight
- Customer Service Champion for internal and external stakeholders
- Workflow improvements, Quality Assurance and customer satisfaction
Key Accomplishments
Responsible for the start-up of an offset print division from empty building t
o full operation, including: equipment purchases, plant layout, hiring of staff,
and written operational manuals
Researched, specified and purchased numerous pieces of capital equipment inclu
ding 40 and 28 inch multicolor presses, bindery and finishing systems, die cutti
ng equipment, digital file servers and prepress input stations and output equipm
ent, Company-wide Hagen MIS system including integrated and automated PrintFlow
scheduling of all work flows
Established new vendor contracts and managed all Vendor relationships
Supervised the conversion to a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone syste
m
Reduced by 65% customer file corrections by implementing file pre-flight proce
dures
Implemented full color management for all processes including on-line direct i
nk key presetting and full sheet color scanning at press as a GRACoL color certi
fied printer
Established ISO (International Standards Organization) certification
Implementation of environmentally friendly process chemicals and safe operatin
g procedures reducing VOC emissions to below Los Angeles Air Pollution Control D
istrict allowable standards
Achieved FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification
Ensured a safe working environment by fully adopting all OSHA safety standards

CALIFORNIA OFFSET PRINTERS, INC. March 1988 to Au

gust 1999
Glendale, California
COP is a regional, industrial; web publication and catalog printer working a 24/
7 schedule producing $30 to $40 million in annual sales with over 600 million im
pressions annually with three heatset and one open web press.
Vice President Administration & Manufacturing
- Directed and organized all administrative and manufacturing functions as direc
ted by the company President
- Provided detailed manufacturing reports to Board of Directors
- General supervision of all departments and managers
- Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction champion
Key Accomplishments -
Developed and lead the reorganization of the Customer Service department to a
staff of 12
Improved on-time delivery to 95% by introducing a new scheduling system
Streamlined all manufacturing and the maintenance department workflows
Created human resources position; hired and trained new Human Resources Manage
r
Instituted quality control systems in manufacturing reducing waste and errors
by 35%
Revised and updated written documentation of all manufacturing procedures
Negotiated union contract renewals and administered the union contract
Reviewed and analyzed estimating and costing systems to provide estimates for
sales presentation within 24 hours and cost vs. estimate analysis within 48 hour
s
Negotiated the specifications for and directed the installation of a $4mm, fu
lly equipped Goss G18, 6 unit Web Press with three web capabilities
Converted traditional film prep department to a fully computerized DTP (Deskto
p Publishing) operation with CTP (Computer to Plate) technology
Revised all input data for Profit Control Systems MIS resulting in higher accu
racy of data collected

GRAPHIC OPTIONS, INC. Ja

nuary 1986 to March 1988
I started Graphic Options with three partners to create a commercial sheetfed pr
inting company producing primarily pharmaceutical labels.
President
- Organized and negotiated the purchase of the company
- Hired all staff
- Directed all company operations
- Worked with sales to develop new accounts

KEY GRAPHICS, INC. Sep

tember 1984 to January 1986
Key Graphics was a commercial label printer producing a wide variety of C1S lab
els for automotive, pharmaceutical, paint and food manufacturers.
Vice President Production
- Supervised all manufacturing operations
- Estimated job cost for sales
- Purchased all materials for production
- Trained new production employees

PASADENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE June 1973 to Aug

ust 1984
The printing department at Pasadena Community College is a teaching facility as
well as the district internal printing operation. It employed 6 production prin
ters and 12 faculty members who teach printing technology. The department was r
esponsible for teaching and also provides printed materials for all college depa
rtments. The department is also responsible for the purchase of external printe
d materials such as the college catalog and schedule of classes.
Print Department Coordinator/Assistant Professor
- Coaching and Motivation of Production Employees
- Teaching Print Production Management and Print Estimating
- Teaching Basic and Advanced Lithographic Technology
- Client Service Orientation for interdepartmental printing services
Key Accomplishments:
- Solicitation and receipt of over $1,000,000.00 in equipment donations from loc
al industry
- Creation and implementation of a departmental cost chargeback system through c
ollege business services to over 50 separate departments
- Liaison with 4 year Universities to write student articulation agreements ensu
ring full course credit upon transfer
- Installation of first fully electronic computerized typesetting system in a co
mmunity college
- Represent and improve standing and image of the department at all local and na
tional industry trade events
- Redesign of existing plant layout; design of new two story building addition f
or new student laboratories
- Recruiting presentations to district high school students

_____________________________________________________________
EDUCATION: Graduate Courses in Executive Management, Peter Drucker Management Ce
nter, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont California (24 units toward a Masters
in Executive Management)
Graduate courses in Administration and Instruction, University of California at
Los Angeles
B.S. Degree, Graphic Communications Management, California Polytechnic State Un
iversity (Graduation with Honors)
A.A. Degree, Printing Technology, Pasadena City College
ASSOCIATIONS: Current Member, Graphic Communications Department Advisory Board
, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Current Member, San Luis Obispo Symphony Education Committee
Current Member, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
Past Associations:
Chairman Verdugo Workforce Investment Board
Glendale Community College Foundation Executive Board
Member Los Angeles Craftsmens Club
Board of Directors, Santa Cecilia Orchestra
Coordinating Committee, NAPL/R&E Council, Digital Smart Factory
President Burbank Chamber of Commerce
President Los Angeles Litho Club
Chairman and President Itek Composition Systems User Group International
Eagle Scout award and over 20 years service to the Boy Scouts of America Progra
m
Basic Conversational Spanish
Letters of reference provided as requested:
Robert C. Tapella Public Printer of the United States, Government Printing Off
ice, Washington, D.C.
Joseph S. Kellenberger President, Graphics West, Las Vegas, NV
Harvey R. Levenson, Ph.D., Department Head, Graphic Communication Department, C
alifornia State University at San Luis Obispo, CA
Madelyn Blake Director of Community Development and Housing, City of Glendale
California (Retired)
Randy Mayer Plant Manager, Trisoft Graphics, Costa Mesa, CA