Proofread new branded material verifying it matches previous branded material 1 to 1. Markup files that require any necessary changes and traffic back to designers for completion. Prepare abridged guidelines for an easier and quicker understanding of how to prepare any material for the client from flyers to brochures. Revise and design new artwork.

Global based advertising agency that hired me to maintain a monthly 40 page catalog, Best Buy Mobile Buyer’s Guide. Two years later, I went on to be Lead Production Designer for high end fragrances, such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Burberry brands. Eventually I became U.S. brand guardian of the afore mentioned brands in addition to high end watch brands such as Cartier, Piaget and Vacheron Costantin. I maintain the structure of the brands I oversee. Convert imagery to suite specific publications. Asset manage the imagery on a global server. Correspond regularly with other studios preparing brand artworks. Comfortable with HTML, CSS and Javascript.

I used all desktop programs such as QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite CS4, including but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Acrobat Professional and Distiller, and Microsoft Word in both Mac and Windows formats. Maintained computer software as necessary. Diagnosed and solved computer problems. Strong grasp of color correction in Photoshop. Used Adobe Acrobat and Distiller options to aid in Ripping and previewing work as necessary. Utilized Rampage trapping software daily. Regularly did ad and music work. I have a basic understanding of scanning with flatbed scanners as well as cleaning artwork and adding emphasis as necessary to attain a better result. I have worked with Rainbow, Large Format HP Inkjet, AGFA Desert Cat, Sherpa, Kodaks, and Epson 10600 Series types of proofing systems. I have a thorough knowledge of Digital HP printing with Yours Truly layout software in Quark. This department also did variable data address work regularly. We used HP Production Workflow for ripping. I kept a daily archive of all work. Maintained a multiple server network. I was in charge and responsible for all workflow during my shift. Consulted with customers regularly.

Strip jobs from one color to four colors. Preflight incoming work on a daily basis and corrected and updated electronic files. Output work on a Linotype 200 and a Screen image setter which used the Harlequin Ripping Software. Maintained the software installation and upgrades. Rampage was the Ripping software. Touched up photos regularly. Highly organized filing in which I was entrusted to update and reorganize for more efficient flat searching. Monthly inventory as well as handling the purchases made for my department. Along with that I maintained computer operated film and plate processors. I would tear down and re-batch chemicals as well as any general repairs to help keep down costs on service calls from outside sources. After my supervisor resigned in May 1998, I ran the entire department.