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General
About
Driven, results oriented, focused on win
Professional Experience
Nov 1987 - Present
Director of Sales
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Sales leadership, focused on delivering our value proposition through our products and services for our existing and prospect clients.
2004 - Present
General Manager
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Upon reaching my goal of General Manager, my leadership responsibility changed to include not only Manufacturing, but also Sales Management. My responsibilities include the successful leadership of the facilities sales growth, EHS compliance and future environmental sustainability, lean manufacturing, and leadership direction to sustain the overall operation.
1988 - 1990
(2 years)
(2 years)
Customer Service Representative
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
My duties consisted of the day to day handling of a diverse client base of End Users and Gravure Printers. I succeeded as a result of my ability to build strong professional relationships, my high level attention to detail, my quest for success, and the competition of overcoming the impossible.
Nov 1993 - 2001
(8 years)
(8 years)
Sales and Technical Service
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Quite frankly, Sales and Customer Service has always been my focus. The success I've achieved throughout my career HAS BEEN directly linked to my focus on the customer and the level of service they expect. CUSTOMER IS KING!!!
2001 - 2004
(3 years)
(3 years)
Plant Manager
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
Southern Graphic Systems
Graphic Design
I relocated from Atlanta, GA to Battle Creek, MI as a result of being promoted to Plant Manager. My duties included, management responsibility of 60 employees. Implementation of Lean Manufacturing System through Alcoa Production System. Leadership of EHS compliance and environmental footprint. During my leadership role as Plant Manager, the Battle Creek facility consistently met corporate objectives, achieved Best Practice Environmental compliance and consistently reduced our environmental footprint. In addition, we saw year after year improvement of operation efficiency and improved plant performance.
Education
1984
Rosary High School (High School)
1995
BSBM, Shorter College (High School)
Business Management
Business Management
More about Brian Bishop
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Bishop
Interests / Hobbies
Fishing and Golf
My Affiliations
PLGA, Host Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels,
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