Michael Shea

About Michael Shea

Seasoned printing and publishing executive with 20 years of pioneering ventures in digital print and content management.· As founder of Highcrest Media, spearheaded the development of a breakthrough software solution that has brought customized versions of academic textbooks to thousands of campuses and millions of students throughout the United States and beyond.· As Vice President of Courier Corporation, has helped lead the company to North American market leadership in the manufacture of custom textbooks and integrated learning products combining print with online and mobile components.· Has repeatedly demonstrated the vision and drive to capture high-growth opportunities in a rapidly changing printing industry, from early successes in print-on-demand to the current move to comprehensive publishing solutions spanning the entire spectrum from content development to physical and digital production, distribution and inventory management.· Has also lent his talents to Boston-area charitable organizations, including serving as a director of the Somerville Coalition for the Homeless and competing seven Boston Marathons on behalf of the Children’s Cancer Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Experience

1. President

   Lakeside Book Company

   Jun 2015 — Present

Education

• Bates College

  BA

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Digital Printing
• Variable Data Printing
• Color Management
• Print Management
• Publishing
• New Business Development
• Direct Mail
• Print on Demand
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Content Management
• Sales
• Content Development
• Account Management
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Offset Printing
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Pre-Press
• Packaging
• Marketing Strategy
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• Marketing Communications