Ryan van Bruggen
@ryanvanbruggen
I’m a graphic designer and DTP/Digital printing specialist who optimizes production workflows, shop setups, and store growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced print industry professional specializing in shop setup, production workflow optimization, design, and operational consulting for commercial print businesses. I’ve built my career supporting production teams and franchise print centers—diagnosing operational challenges and implementing standardized workflows that drive efficiency and revenue.
Today, as a Graphic Designer and Field Representative / Field Operations & Production Systems Specialist, I train store teams on FLEX MIS systems, optimize production using templates and hot folders, and help troubleshoot EFI Fiery print servers and digital production equipment. I also support growth through pricing, job costing, quality control (Q1P), sales-performance reviews, and marketing initiatives like email marketing campaigns and inactive-customer reactivation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Field Operations Specialist
Minuteman Press International
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Manage field operations for commercial print stores by conducting shop setups, operational reviews, and staff training on FLEX MIS job entry, quoting, reporting, and workflow management. Configure and troubleshoot EFI Fiery/production systems, support production troubleshooting, and improve store performance through standardized workflows, pricing/job costing guidance, and marketing follow-ups.
Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press (Strijdom Park)
Apr 2016 - Feb 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Produced digital print and signage work using Versaworks, running Roland equipment and supporting client requests from quotation through delivery. Applied digital printing workflows and installation support to improve production consistency at the store.
Senior Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press (Secunda)
Jan 2009 - Mar 2016 (7 years 2 months)
Delivered DTP and digital printing production work while handling signage installation and related client engagements. Supported business operations through project management tools, advanced administration, and corporate sales account management.
Graphic Designer
Moon Graphic (Randburg)
Oct 2007 - Dec 2007 (2 months)
Produced client-facing design and layout work and supported on-site installation tasks for signage-related projects. Completed window frosting application and projector box installations as part of client deliverables.
DTP Operator / Field Support
Cci Turnkey Projects (Pty) Ltd
Jul 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Provided operational and technical production support through site visits for franchise print centers, helping improve workflow efficiency and store performance. Assisted with clerical duties and supervised certain sandblasting and painting work to support project delivery.
Graphic Design Field Rep
Armstrong Steam Trap Service
Mar 2005 - Jun 2005 (3 months)
Supported shop setup and production workflow optimization for commercial print businesses, improving operational performance through standardized production systems. Replaced and serviced steam traps and trained staff to increase efficiency and revenue.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cross Media Training Centre
DTP Operator (Technical Training), Digital Printing / DTP
2008 - 2008
Completed technical and theoretical training for a DTP operator role, covering digital printing, computer applications, plate making, and design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
Highveld Park High School
Matric, General Education
Completed matric at Highveld Park High School in 2004.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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