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Hi, I’m Clinton Barends. I’m a results-driven Print & Technical Operations Specialist with 14+ years’ experience in R&D print operations, ink optimization, and quality control. I excel at calibrating digital printing systems, color profiling, preventive maintenance, and leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments to deliver reliable, repeatable results. I’m known for innovative problem solving, technical precision, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with R&D and production teams to streamline workflows, improve ink formulations, and reduce downtime, while maintaining a client-focused approach and continuous improvement mindset.…Hi, I’m Clinton Barends. I’m a results-driven Print & Technical Operations Specialist with 14+ years’ experience in R&D print operations, ink optimization, and quality control. I excel at calibrating digital printing systems, color profiling, preventive maintenance, and leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments to deliver reliable, repeatable results. I’m known for innovative problem solving, technical precision, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with R&D and production teams to streamline workflows, improve ink formulations, and reduce downtime, while maintaining a client-focused approach and continuous improvement mindset.

Clinton Barends

Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I’m Clinton Barends. I’m a results-driven Print & Technical Operations Specialist with 14+ years’ experience in R&D print operations, ink optimization, and quality control. I excel at calibrating digital printing systems, color profiling, preventive maintenance, and leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments to deliver reliable, repeatable results. I’m known for innovative problem solving, technical precision, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with R&D and production teams to streamline workflows, improve ink formulations, and reduce downtime, while maintaining a client-focused approach and continuous improvement mindset.…Hi, I’m Clinton Barends. I’m a results-driven Print & Technical Operations Specialist with 14+ years’ experience in R&D print operations, ink optimization, and quality control. I excel at calibrating digital printing systems, color profiling, preventive maintenance, and leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments to deliver reliable, repeatable results. I’m known for innovative problem solving, technical precision, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with R&D and production teams to streamline workflows, improve ink formulations, and reduce downtime, while maintaining a client-focused approach and continuous improvement mindset.

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Hi, I’m Clinton Barends. I’m a results-driven Print & Technical Operations Specialist with 14+ years’ experience in R&D print operations, ink optimization, and quality control. I excel at calibrating digital printing systems, color profiling, preventive maintenance, and leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments to deliver reliable, repeatable results.

I’m known for innovative problem solving, technical precision, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with R&D and production teams to streamline workflows, improve ink formulations, and reduce downtime, while maintaining a client-focused approach and continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop

Intermediate

Microsoft Excel

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior R&D Print Operator at Nutech Digital Ink

September 1, 2010 - August 1, 2024

Result-driven Print & Technical Operations Specialist with 14+ years’ experience in R&D print operations, ink optimization, and quality control. Led print testing of R&D ink formulations, analyzed data to improve color accuracy and performance; calibrated and maintained digital printing systems (UV, solvent, and water-based); supported R&D with troubleshooting, non-conformance reporting, and quality control processes; specialized in print head recovery and workflow improvements.

Assistant Manager at Mr Muncher’s Café & Diner

April 1, 2004 - February 1, 2009

Oversaw daily operations, staff supervision, and cash flow management; assisted with payroll, bookkeeping, and inventory control; handled customer relations and service recovery with professionalism and diplomacy.