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Gary Hildebrand

Bourbonnais

Summary

Professional and experienced operations leader with strong focus on optimizing branch performance and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in process improvement, team collaboration, and adapting to changing business needs. Known for reliability, fostering cohesive team environment, and driving tangible results. Proficient in managing operational workflows, ensuring compliance, and leveraging problem-solving abilities to meet organizational goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Operations Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Supervised a team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and emphasizing professional growth.
  • Collaborated with senior management to create strategic plans for future branch growth and expansion.
  • Improved branch efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing new processes.
  • Established best practices for resolving client issues quickly while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
  • Increased client and supplier satisfaction by solving complex issues with efficient resolutions.

Branch Operations Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
07.2018 - 12.2021

Over see daily operations along with Sales. $10.5 million branch sales with 22 employees. Produced water based inks and coatings for corrugated and narrow web labels. Solvent based products for the Flex Pack division of the food and packaging industry.

Branch Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
10.2010 - 07.2018

Over seen overall plant operations along with Sales. Water based flexo and litho offset manufacturing along with energy cure fluid and litho. 22 employees with $6 million branch sales. $2.5 million of my own sales. 2016 Phil Lambert Plant of The Year Award.

Branch Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
08.2006 - 10.2010

Over seen daily operations along with Sales. $3 million in plant sales and responsible for all sales. Litho offset operation with 8 employees.

Production Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
07.1999 - 08.2004

Ran daily operations and production scheduling. Litho offset plant, with $5 million in sales. Had a production crew of 8 people. Helped with Technical Service at customer locations. Trouble shoot and help resolve printing issues..

Plant Manager

Patriot Printing Ink
07.1997 - 07.1999

Over seen daily operations. Ran two shift operations. 24 employees with plant sales over $10 million.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bradley-Bourbonnais High School
Bradley, IL
06-1982

Skills

  • Staff supervision
  • Strategic planning
  • Employee development
  • Sales management

Timeline

Branch Operations Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
01.2022 - Current

Branch Operations Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
07.2018 - 12.2021

Branch Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
10.2010 - 07.2018

Branch Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
08.2006 - 10.2010

Production Manager

Wikoff Color Corporation
07.1999 - 08.2004

Plant Manager

Patriot Printing Ink
07.1997 - 07.1999

High School Diploma -

Bradley-Bourbonnais High School
Gary Hildebrand