Responsible for all aspects of prepress, graphic design and the other diverse functions of a multidisciplinary commercial printing company. Duties include: File preparation and troubleshooting for sheetfed, digital and large format printing; graphic design; variable data mailing setup and execution; typesetting and layout; color corrections and artwork recreation; IT support for company network and client computers and customer/staff desktop technical support.• Established procedures to… Show more Responsible for all aspects of prepress, graphic design and the other diverse functions of a multidisciplinary commercial printing company. Duties include: File preparation and troubleshooting for sheetfed, digital and large format printing; graphic design; variable data mailing setup and execution; typesetting and layout; color corrections and artwork recreation; IT support for company network and client computers and customer/staff desktop technical support.• Established procedures to check work before press resulting in a drastic reduction of reworks.• Designed templates for clients resulting in efficient file submissions.• Trained and directed inexperienced staff to work independently.• Conducted meetings with other departments to ensure jobs are set up to work efficientlydownstream.• Responsible for press checks to ensure quality and color is consistent with client expectations.• Responsible for the layout and automation of a monthly publication utilizing FileMaker Pro,Microsoft Excel and InDesign. Show less

Promoted to Prepress Manager in 2006.• Provided technical support and repair of artwork for clients, resulting in long-term customer loyalty.• Responsible for the recreation of hard copy artwork providing customers with a valuable resource.• Conceptualized and designed company marketing materials, logo design, including brochures, postcards, for our company rebranding.• Responsible for the creation of high-quality logos, flyers, business cards, brochures andpublications.