Ian Jackson

Print Consultant - variable data print specialist at Mercia Image Print Limited
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Derby Area, GB
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Credentials

  • Excel Essentials for the Real World
    XelPlus
    Feb, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    Google Digital Garage
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Pageflex Storefront administrator
    ROI360
    Oct, 2014
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Mercia Image Print Limited
    • United Kingdom
    • Printing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Print Consultant - variable data print specialist
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      Motivated, responsible and with 30+ years of experience in the print industry. I’m passionate about developing strong, lasting working relationships with clients. With good attention to detail and reliable data manipulation skills, I use my methodical, analytical and problem-solving approach to deliver best value print solutions. Areas I’m currently working in include:Variable Data Print projects:• Liaising with clients and our in-house design studio to develop briefs for design templates and configure rules to manage dynamic images and text.• Using MS Excel to manipulate client’s data files and output csv files in a standardised format to sync with the XMPie data schema (created by our in-house design studio).Managing niche products servicing clients throughout UK:• Patient menus for NHS Hospitals• OMR Answer sheets for Examination Software used in Universities and Royal Colleges

    • Marketing portal specialist- helping Marketing Managers control brand & achieve cost savings
      • Jul 2014 - Sep 2021

      Implemented w2p portals for a software company, leisure group and powered access hire group. Uploaded over 600 templates. Provided streamlined, faster ordering and improved brand consistency• Collaborating with external stakeholders (clients, design agencies)• Co-ordinating with internal stakeholders (account managers, design studio, production team)• Scoping projects - identifying goals, deliverables, features, tasks, milestones, deadlines & costs• Implementing site skinning & user experience using Pageflex Storefront, CSS & HTML• Building and testing editable design templates using Pageflex Studio software• Publishing design templates using Pageflex Storefront software• Extracting data from w2p and using MS Excel to analyse user activity and template usage.Specialised in Variable Data Print projects• Liaising with clients and our in-house design studio to develop briefs for design templates and configure rules to manage dynamic images and text.• Using MS Excel to manipulate client’s data files and output csv files in a standardised format to sync with the XMPie data schema (created by our in-house design studio).Managed niche products servicing clients throughout UK:• Patient menus for NHS Hospitals• OMR Answer sheets for Examination Software used in Universities and Royal Colleges

    • Business Development Manager Mercia Image Limited - Graphic Design, Litho & Digital Print
      • Nov 2003 - Jun 2014

      Developed long term working partnerships with clients offering:• Best value litho print & digital print solutions• Robust account management • Attention to detail• Innovation and advice through technical expertise.• Problem solving with a positive can-do attitudeSpecialised in Variable Data Print projects• Liaising with clients and our in-house design studio to develop briefs for design templates and configure rules to manage dynamic images and text.• Using MS Excel to manipulate client’s data files and output csv files in a standardised format to sync with the XMPie data schema (created by our in-house design studio).Managed niche products servicing clients throughout UK:• Patient menus for NHS Hospitals• OMR Answer sheets for Examination Software used in Universities and Royal Colleges

  • Speedwell
    • Colombia
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • Director
      • Sep 2011 - Present

      Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) forms specialist for paper based exams:Exam management, assessment and delivery is challenging. Hundreds of candidates, varied question formats from multiple choice to written answer to practical clinical assessments, different locations, many assessors and examiners and question analysis. Throw into the mix the demand for electronic exams and fast turnaround of results. Speedwell has invested heavily in solutions that address these issues and make the delivery and management of exams accurate and efficient – from powerful question banking, multiple question format exams, paper examination scanning technology and complete end-to-end electronic examination management tools. Speedwell products are used by leading universities and institutions worldwide.Check out our website - speedwellsoftware.com

  • Harrad Jackson Limited
    • Owner Manager
      • Oct 1981 - Nov 2003

      Graphic Design & Print BusinessJoined as assistant manager Oct1981. Became director & shareholder Oct 1986Developed niche design and print service for Optical Mark Recognition forms (for automatic data entry using OMR scanners) serving two distinct sectors:o ‘Multiple choice’ exam answer sheets - for Universities and Royal Collegeso Patient Menus - for NHS hospitals Achieved growth in annual sales from £80k to £500kNov 2003 sold business to Mercia Image Ltd and relocated to their Derby factory

Education

  • Loughborough University
    Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical Engineering
    1977 - 1981
  • Abbot Beyne Comprehensive School
    3 x A Levels: Pure & Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry
    1975 - 1977
  • Burton Grammar School
    10 x "O" Levels
    1971 - 1975

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