Ralton May

Print estimator with more than 16 years in custom print, packaging and finishing. I cost jobs from the spec through to the final quote, pricing accurately and protecting margin, and I take pride in numbers that are right the first time. I work well alongside sales and production, and keep a level head under tight deadlines.

Senior Estimator - Blue Print Digital

(2025-01)

• Prepare cost estimates and quotations for custom print jobs across the workload.
• Write work tickets that carry each job from approved quote into production with the correct specs.
• Raise purchase orders and manage material procurement for production.

Senior Estimator & Print Buyer - Plastibox

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Prepared accurate, timely quotes for custom print and packaging jobs, working from client specs through to costed quotation.
• Built material, labour and production cost estimates and checked them against margin before sign-off.
• Handled procurement of production materials and supplies, improving cost efficiency and supplier pricing.
• Worked across sales and production to keep jobs running from quote to delivery.

Senior Estimator (contract) - Hot Ink

(2022-06 - 2022-12)

• Prepared client quotes against job specs and timelines, costing each job accurately.
• Coordinated between clients and production to confirm requirements and resolve costing queries.

Administrative Clerk - City of Cape Town - Recreation and Parks (Area North)

(2019-12 - 2021-12)

• Managed procurement and stock control of PPE and supplies, with accurate records and timely distribution.
• Supported project administration, contract preparation and HR-related tasks.

Procurement Specialist - Print Outsource International (Sanlam/Santam)

(2016-07 - 2019-02)

• Ran print procurement end to end, from quote preparation and order placement through to delivery and invoicing.
• Managed client communication, artwork approvals and job sign-offs against budget and brief.
• Administered business card production, keeping process and brand consistent across print materials.

Estimator & Buyer - Dash Print

(2014-05 - 2016-07)

• Costed jobs accurately and managed purchasing for cost-effective production.
• Worked with suppliers and internal teams to hit deadlines and quality standards.

Estimator - Impressum Print Solutions

(2012-09 - 2014-05)

Estimator - Graphicraft / Modart

(2009-11 - 2012-09)

Estimator - Trident Press

(2007-08 - 2009-11)

Estimator & buyer - CJ Litho

(2005-02 - 2007-08)

Certificate - Print Estimating - Cross Media Training Centre

Estimating 1 and 2 - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2005-01 - 2005-12)

Estimating 3 and Print Management - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2006-01 - 2006-12)

Matric - Livingstone High School (2002-01)