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Jim Edwards

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Senior Graphics Systems Administrator at PPC Flex who integrated business systems and cut processing timelines by 63%.

At PPC Flex, I integrated companywide systems and processes, improving operational efficiency and reducing timelines by 63%. I also connected ePS Radius and Esko workflows to automate graphics, data, and file management, reducing duplicate inputs by 80%.

At Phenix Label, I designed and prototyped a customer-facing WebCenter portal that streamlined brand collaboration and pre-submission workflows, decreasing rework by 45%. I also deployed automated inspection and integrated production workflows to improve quality, throughput, and speed to market.

Earlier at Phenix Label, I worked as a Graphic Artist / Designer, developing print and holographic processes and optimizing production design. My work spans technology integration, workflow automation, color management, and print production.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Graphics Systems Administrator

PPC Flex

May 2021 - Jan 2026 (4 years 8 months)

Integrated, configured, and managed on-premises and cloud applications, improving operational efficiency and reducing timelines by 63%. Implemented core business integrations leveraging automated processing of graphics, data, and file management via ePS Radius and Esko products, reducing duplicate inputs by 80%.

EPS Radius Esko Adobe Workflow Automation System Integration Project Management Training

Design & Systems Manager

Phenix Label

Oct 2010 - Apr 2021 (10 years 6 months)

Spearheaded design and prototyping of a customer-facing WebCenter portal, streamlining internal brand collaboration and pre-submission workflows, decreasing rework by 45%. Executed a standardized multi-brand approval process, aligning all brand owners prior to production and accelerating speed to market by 25%.

WebCenter Global Vision HP Indigo Technology Esko MIS Integration Color Management Workflow Automation Project Management VDP Flexographic Printing

Graphic Artist / Designer

Phenix Label

Feb 2006 - Oct 2010 (4 years 8 months)

Developed a proprietary ink system using extensive print methodologies to enable a multiplying application, producing enhanced foil effects through cumulative colorization formulations. Refined proprietary holographic processes to increase refractive indices, enhancing commercialization potential and improving live-run results.

Graphic Design Print Production Holography Flexographic Printing Color Management Process Optimization