Hardworking, enthusiastic, organised and with a keen eye for detail, I’m as comfortable working alone as I am within a team. I thrive on opportunities to work directly with clients and quickly build strong working relationships. With over 25 years industry experience, knowledge and understanding of print. I am also a friendly, polite and very approachable person who finds it easy to communicate with management, colleagues and customers alike. I have performed in a large variety of roles in my career gaining respect, knowledge and promotions. I am now looking to build on this valuable experience to develop a meaningful career either Freelance or within a new, fantastic creative company.

Steve Wilks

Hardworking, enthusiastic, organised and with a keen eye for detail, I’m as comfortable working alone as I am within a team. I thrive on opportunities to work directly with clients and quickly build strong working relationships. With over 25 years industry experience, knowledge and understanding of print. I am also a friendly, polite and very approachable person who finds it easy to communicate with management, colleagues and customers alike. I have performed in a large variety of roles in my career gaining respect, knowledge and promotions. I am now looking to build on this valuable experience to develop a meaningful career either Freelance or within a new, fantastic creative company.

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Hardworking, enthusiastic, organised and with a keen eye for detail, I’m as comfortable working alone as I am within a team. I thrive on opportunities to work directly with clients and quickly build strong working relationships. With over 25 years industry experience, knowledge and understanding of print. I am also a friendly, polite and very approachable person who finds it easy to communicate with management, colleagues and customers alike. I have performed in a large variety of roles in my career gaining respect, knowledge and promotions. I am now looking to build on this valuable experience to develop a meaningful career either Freelance or within a new, fantastic creative company.

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Work Experience

Head of Reprographics & Retouching at Photolink Creative Group
March 1, 2012 - July 18, 2025
Assisted day-to-day running of a busy deadline-focused Retouching & Repro department. Worked on major accounts such as Kitbag (Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and other sports clubs), Homebase, Argos and Regis Hair Salon.
Reprographics Production Manager at GBM Group PLC
January 1, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Started as a camera operator completing the NGA apprenticeship, produced negatives and halftones for adverts in national newspapers. Early adopter of Apple Mac computers and beta tester for Photoshop integration. Led research and development to transition company from black & white to colour and electronic DTP. Managed production staff, liaised with sales, introduced large format printing and exhibition panels. Installed three Graphic Paintbox suites working with major creative agencies.
Store Manager at Marple Photo Centre
April 1, 1984 - July 18, 2025
Started on Youth Training Scheme as junior salesman, rapidly promoted to Assistant Manager and later Store Manager at a new store.
Apprentice at Bury Offsett – National Graphical Association (NGA)
January 1, 1982 - July 18, 2025
Worked for a new family owned business, learning new skills, techniques and client contact.

Education

O Level at Comprehensive School
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1980
Apprenticeship at National Graphical Association (NGA)
August 1, 1980 - January 1, 1985

Qualifications

Scitex reprographic training courses
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Fuji scanning
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Quantel Printbox, Graphic Paintbox 2
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Research & Development
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods