Ken Freek

Business Improvement Specialist at Connecting for Results
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(386) 825-5501
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Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, CA

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Felix Blackburn

Ken is a true leader who leads by example and by hard work. He knows how to motivate his team by supporting them and by showing them how to be successful. He believes in positive reinforcement, not in retribution. I would work again for Ken anytime for any kind of position.

Brian Venis

I have found Ken to be a "solution" oriented individual, always looking to satisfy his customers and suppliers. He has a keen understanding of the Print industry, and the overall perspective to solve problems in a complex environment. More importantly, he has a great attitude and is a pleasure to work with..

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Printing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Improvement Specialist
      • May 2022 - Present

      As a Business Improvement Specialist, I work with print service providers and print buyers to help them optimize business performance. Connecting For Results (CFR) is a team of senior print industry leaders with over 500 years of combined experience. Many have held executive leadership roles in large and mid-sized companies in North America as well as internationally. As experts in business strategy, sales, and operations management, the team is eager to share best practices that achieve win-win results for all parties. Services include strategic consulting, executive recruitment and coaching, and mergers and acquisitions. We develop high-level management strategies for long-term success, provide executive and sales recruiting to pair professionals with the right company. CFR also facilitates mergers and acquisitions that maximize outcomes for all parties. Connecting For Results helps companies as if they were their own. They provide organizations, buyers, people, associations, schools, etc. within the graphic communications industry with solutions, enabling all parties to achieve their goals and maximize results. Show less

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • Executive Director, Outreach & Partner Relations
      • Feb 2019 - Present

      I'm responsible for the administration of the fund with a focus on relationships with scholarship students, graduates, educators and donors. The Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust Fund (CPISTF), also known as Canadian Print Scholarships, is dedicated to providing scholarships for exceptional students in Canadian post-secondary print education programs. Since inception, hundreds of students have received scholarships and now enjoy successful careers in printing and related industries. To carry out its work, CPISTF relies on the generous support of the Canadian print industry. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Printing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Subscription Sales Support
      • Apr 2019 - Present

      I provide support to the sales team with development of customer subscription and contract programs. With Heidelberg Subscription, we provide you with access to a complete production system for industrialized print production. Heidelberg provides the machines, workflow, perfectly tailored consumables, expertise and service. And we make sure that the printing process runs optimally and stably with maximum availability. We take care of things such as service, ordering spare parts, selecting and providing consumables, and the continuous training of your employees. You pay a fixed price per month for an agreed print volume. What does this mean for you? Reliable planning and more time to dedicate to your customers and your business. Show less

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • Senior Project Manager (Contract)
      • Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

      Responsible for the design and implementation of key development projects for this leading edge book manufacturer. Responsible for the design and implementation of key development projects for this leading edge book manufacturer.

    • Vice President, Product Management
      • Sep 2009 - Mar 2015

      Accountable for the sales support, pricing, promotion and distribution of graphic arts equipment and supply products through a team of product management professionals.Responsible for the development of strategic and tactical planning for product marketing.Responsible for the maintenance of mutually profitable relationships with suppliers.

    • Sales Manager, Heidelberg Direct
      • Jan 2008 - Sep 2009

      Responsible for a team of direct marketers, telesales reps, product managers and customer service reps. The purpose of Heidelberg Direct is to develop, promote and sell new consumable, parts and service products with a focus on small format printing companies.

    • Director, Logistics
      • Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

      Responsible for the national supply chain and logistics organization including purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, 3PL providers and customer service.

    • Director, Sales and Service Digital Products
      • Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

      Responsible for the complete and proper management of the Digital Sales and Service teams. Successfully recruited sales, marketing and service personnel to build the team. Tripled the Heidelberg Digital install base in 2 years.

    • Manager, Sales and Product Support Digital Products
      • Apr 2001 - Dec 2001

      Responsible for product management and sales support of the NexPress and Digimaster products including Canadian launch activities.

    • Manager of Digital Printing
      • 1993 - 2001

      Responsible for the start up and ongoing management of the Digital Print Technologies department. From 1993, moved through other positions including Bindery Manager, Process Manager, Manufacturing Manager and Systems Developer Responsible for the start up and ongoing management of the Digital Print Technologies department. From 1993, moved through other positions including Bindery Manager, Process Manager, Manufacturing Manager and Systems Developer

    • Plant Manager
      • 1989 - 1992

      Accountable for the complete and proper management of the manufacturing facilities of a unionized hard and soft cover book manufacturer. Accountable for the complete and proper management of the manufacturing facilities of a unionized hard and soft cover book manufacturer.

    • Plant Manager
      • 1987 - 1989

      Responsible for the plant output, production quality, personnel and production cost of a major hard cover book manufacturer. Responsible for the plant output, production quality, personnel and production cost of a major hard cover book manufacturer.

    • Plant Manager
      • 1981 - 1987

      Responsible for the overall plant operation of this soft cover book manufacturer. From 1981, successfully completed numerous engineering projects prior to becoming Plant Manager. Responsible for the overall plant operation of this soft cover book manufacturer. From 1981, successfully completed numerous engineering projects prior to becoming Plant Manager.

Education

  • Toronto Metropolitan University
    Bachelor of Technology, Graphic Communications Management
    1976 - 1980

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