Pro Graphics History
 
Updated December 26, 2006

 

 

Pro Graphics was incorporated in 1996 -

The focus of the company was to provide Anheuser-Busch Wholesalers with the best most cost efficient total Custom POS system available.

 

1989 - 1996 - Worked as a Sign Shop Manager.  Attended design classes, became proficient with CorelDRAW!, Illustrator and PhotoShop.  Achieved status of CorelDRAW! v.5 authorized instructor from Corel Corp.

 

1996 - Developed "complete" Custom POS System which included large format printer, vinyl cutter, small format laser printer, training, tip sheet, A-B Templates, technical support.

 

1998 -  Hired as a consultant to help develop how this system could be implemented on a nationwide level.

Completed further template creation, trained vendors, installed systems at wholesalers.

End of 1998 over 300 systems installed.

 

1999 - The Custom POS Initiative coined "The best program for merchandising beer ever!" End of 1999 over 600 system installed.  Worked with WIL to develop Custom POS broadcast training with "The Sign Guy"


 

2000 - 2003 - Hired by Tekgraf/Centiv as National Account Manager.  Participated in two upgrades.  Continued to develop new applications based on wholesaler feedback which include the 4-up cooler sticker, imprintable shelf strips, and 3-up table tents.  Developed extended offering of merchandising accessories to assist in placing Custom POS at retail.  Developed nationwide Regional Custom POS Meetings.  Assisted in bringing HP, Oki, and Xyron in as new equipment.

 

2003 -  Hired back as the Custom POS expert to develop training and communications for the program.  Develop content and co-host on the monthly BSN broadcast Custom POS LIVE.

 

2004 - Developed Custom POS EXTRA sign making training.

 

2006 - Merging Custom POS LIVE and Custom POS EXTRA into one communication called Custom POS On Target.

 

2007 - Custom POS project with Anheuser-Busch, Inc. complete. 

Continuing to service in-house sign shops working to make the system more efficient.

I have 18 years in the custom point-of-sale business with experience at all levels; sign guy, corporate implementation, vendor, and buyer.  

 

Contact:

David Sailer

dsailer@prographicsri.com

314-754-6341