James Bowie

Organized and like to problem solve. Served in the Navy.

Assistant Press Operator and Diecut Technician at LIBERTY PACKAGING (2018-01 – Present)

Formerly doing business as Omaha Box Company – Liberty Packaging bought Omaha Box Company in 2018

• Assistant Press Operator (2020 to Present) Assist Press Operators with any questions concerning plates and cutting dies. Past five needed for upcoming jobs on schedule.
• Work with Press Operator on any issues with press jams. Work on paper pre-feeder. Help Supervisor and Plant Scheduler with any Diecut Technician (2018 to 2020) Repair cutting dies and order materials. Created print plates and ordered materials. Assisted Press Operators with any questions concerning plates and cutting dies.

Packaging at ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Once the box was packed, fulfilled and put customer invoices in the box, then put on conveyor for weighing and sealing.

Graphics Administrator and Film Handler at HOOD PACKAGING (2000-01 – 2017-12)

Formerly doing business as Bemis Paper Company – became Hood Packaging in 2014

• Graphics Administrator (2008 to 2017) Prepare customer supplies electronic files for large film output using Illustrator 4 and Esko workflow with other department personnel; handled designated work to follow team member. Provided ongoing support for other departments photographic imaging and processing. Quality control and maintenance of plant scheduled graphics work for press schedules.
• Film Handler (2000 to 2008) Quality control of large format negatives & printing plates. Ensured quality and efficiency in busy areas.

Photo Technician at MIDWEST PHOTO COMPANY (1990-01 – 2000-12)

Responsible for processing customer supplied film. Made photo composite images using various single images. Made inter-negative from 35mm and 4x5 image transparencies. Film processor maintenance. Used a large format copy camera. Responsible for completing corporate directives; maintained safety and compliance to assist company.

• Analyzed negatives; read daily control sheets. Trained new staff according to company directives; maintained productivity in complex work environment.

Photo Technician, Rank E-5, Top Secret Security Clearance at UNITED STATES NAVY (1983-01 – 1990-12)

Responsible for photoprocessing Presidential film; in charge of printing official White House photographs. Trained personnel on Verse-o-mat film processor, Kodak 5 Simon-Omega, black/white enlarger, Kodak Professional 4 Brinswin video analyzers, Kodak printer, APAC roll printer, Logotropic and Colorado printers, Devere and Acculit enlargers and other equipment. Maintained appropriate and detailed Military records. Assisted with maintenance of equipment.

• Awarded Prestigious Service Badge, Good Conduct Medal and other recognitions during tenure in the United States Navy

Grill Area Supervisor and Cook at McDONALD'S RESTAURANT (1981-01 – 1983-12)

• Grill Area Supervisor (1982 to 1983) (part-time during high school) In charge of the kitchen operations; trained and coached teams.
• Cook (1981 to 1982) Prepared various foods for customers according to their specifications. Ensured quality in a busy workplace.