robert eik

production and print specialist and creative and color consultant

About

I am a high-energy print production specialist accomplished in fragrance and cosmetic printing technologies with a full acumen in Offset Web, Sheet-fed, Rotogravure, Flexographic and In-line Finishing. I am an astute driver of bottom-line efficiencies as well as a skilled liaison between client and printer. ► Adept in advertising, color approval and fragrance sampling. Demands and achieves the highest quality of color reproduction overseeing press runs. ►Assertive self-starter, client-focused leader with tremendous initiative who thrives in fast-paced environments and deadline-driven assignments. Areas of expertise: * Print Production * Color Specialist * Fragrance Specialist * Photo Art Direction * Creative Direction * Vendor Management * Talent Management * Client / Relationship Management Please feel free to contact me at robeik008@gmail.com

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

printing

Skill

direct mail, digital printing, packaging, advertising, direct marketing, offset printing, integrated marketing, pre press, account management, marketing, marketing strategy, new business development, purchasing, photography, catalogs, product development, print management, sales, brand development, strategic planning, pre press operations, catalog layout, catalogue production, business development, packaging design

Experience

studio manager and creative director

q advertising

1991-1 - 1998-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Championed all aspects of creative direction and brand concept development including layout design, talent selection, photo art direction, print and page production. Managed creative direction for print ads, brochures and direct mail pieces from concept through press approvals. Coached and developed talent to achieve clients’ business objectives.

production director and project manager

arcade beauty

1998-1 - 2015-1 · 17 yrs 1 mo

Estimated and bought printing, sourced new suppliers to create a secure supply chain, conducted audits of potential vendors. Supervised color corrections of proofs in preparation for print, press side color and fragrance approval at Arcade's various printing plants throughout the United States, oversaw color and production of outside printing vendors and binderies working on behalf of Arcade/Bioplan. Managed the Proctor & Gamble’s Scratch ‘n Sniff Label program with heavy client contact with both Proctor & Gamble and their vendor Zobele, Mexico, negotiated annual contract pricing, influenced client in implementing a forecast schedule to reduce makeready costs.

production and print specialist and creative and color consultant

2015-1 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

Providing press side approvals for clients achieving best possible results of their finished printed piece from magazine inserts,department store hand outs, fashion catalogs or any printed collateral where true color representation is critical.