Name Andy Rice

Title Operations Director

Date of Birth 28-05-57

Educational History

Certificate in Financial Management.

Belfast College of Art and Design - Diploma in Graphic Art and Design Diploma in Print and Design

8 O-Levels including Maths, English, Art and Technical Drawing

Specialist Qualifications/Courses attended

Courses in effective Design within Graphic arts industry, Watford and Dublin. Working with the BPIF holding Seminars in England and Dublin on Reprographics

Financial Management course taken with Royal Life and College of Business studies. Various Man and Time Management one-day seminars.

 

Best advice and guidance at all times. Ensure that what we deliver is right for that client or campaign, giving quality of service, quality end product and value for money.

Working history

1984-1993 Production Manager (Graham and Heslip)

1983-1984 Colour Systems Manager (Northside Graphic)

1980-1983 Reprographic Manager (Reprographics Ltd)

1979-1980 Graphic Art Room Supervisor (Commercial Graphics)

1975-1979 Graphic Art Room Supervisor (Timbey and Company)

1972-1975 Apprentice Lithographer (Timbey and Company)

Working history in FireIMC

Joined Manley Communications in 1993 as Production Manager responsible for all print related product, studio production and purchasing - reducing the company's purchasing by £50,000 in his first year. Moved to Production Director in 1998 taking control of all purchasing, strategic planning of design business and day-to-day running of the studio. Became Operations Director in 1999 with responsibilities including; strategic management of the business as part of the senior management team. All company purchasing, IT , studio management, ISO 9001 and 14001 implementation, liaising with both client services and clients on all technical issues. Andy also manages the NIE, PBNI, BM TRADA and Quadra accounts. Works as part of the new business team advising on feasibility and cost of potential new business, and ensures all work for presentation purposes is to the highest possible standard.

Specialist Skills in FireIMC

Time and resource management. Andy is the crucial element of the company, which ensures all the departments, functions, and processes culminate in a successful project, executed to the highest possible standards, delivering the best possible service to clients. With a wealth of industry experience, Andy utilises his external contacts and knowledge to expedite any challenge. Matched with a valuable insight into all disciplines, Andy delivers added value to every aspect of the business.

Outside Interests

Music, reading, football, golf and family.