Chris Byrne Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington

I prepare electronic files for output to a wide variety of print devices which use an array of substrates. I coordinate workflow with a team of designers, account managers, and other departments. Equipment maintenance is also crucial to the successful completion of all jobs. This is a high-demand, short-turnaround print shop, so it is important to find.

Sacramento, CA

Working with a team of packaging designers, I prepared electronic files for imposition on lithographic plates for use on large sheet-fed printing presses. This involved the use of desktop publishing programs and devices dedicated to the proofing and plating of digital files supplied by clients.

I preflighted, prepared and imposed electronic files in order to produce hard page proofs, and supplied clients with PDF soft proofs. I created electronic die, foil, emboss and varnish files to facilitate product finishing. I formalized and updated departmental standard operating procedures. I performed BETA testing of preliminary software and found.

I preflighted and prepared electronic files for imposition. I built electronic templates and imported digital files, from which I generated composite page proofs. Upon approval, I plated signature forms for loading onto sheet fed printing presses. I cross-trained coworkers and tutored clients on the preparation of their files to streamline throughput and.

I prepared electronic files for virtual imposition. I scanned photos and performed minor color corrections. I typeset copy and arranged design elements on jobs that were not supplied electronically. I ensured the quality and accuracy of ink jet and color art page proofs. I produced preferred vendor proposal materials for the company’s in-house marketing.

Mass Communications

Liberal Arts Major