Freelance photographer with experience in architectural, photojournalism and sports photography.

Dual Print and Mail was acquired by Knepper Press in October 2019. My duties and responsibilities from Knepper Press extend to Dual Print and Mail.

• Managed complete infrastructure upgrade, covering networking, virtual environment, storage, and backups.• Perform system administration for prepress and pressroom software, hardware and workflows, including upgrades, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting.• Manage enterprise and user software and hardware from initial requirements and vendor selection through purchasing and installation.• Maintain Active Directory for corporate network environment.• Manage server and… Show more • Managed complete infrastructure upgrade, covering networking, virtual environment, storage, and backups.• Perform system administration for prepress and pressroom software, hardware and workflows, including upgrades, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting.• Manage enterprise and user software and hardware from initial requirements and vendor selection through purchasing and installation.• Maintain Active Directory for corporate network environment.• Manage server and end-user backup systems.• Refine and establish prepress workflows and procedures to provide maximum efficiencies while improving quality standards and reducing costs.• Color management of proofing devices, computer displays, offset web, sheetfed and digital presses, including annual G7 colorspace certification.• Assist sales and customer service teams in a technical service support role with heavy customer interaction.• Provide first-tier support and training for corporate and client users. Show less

• Managed production schedules, workflows and deliverables for a high volume marketing and design agency averaging over 350 multi-component jobs per month.• Refined and established workflows and procedures to provide maximum efficiencies while improving quality standards and reducing costs.• Created job estimating and tracking system to provide multi-tiered reporting, scheduling and billing functionality.• Provided print management services for clients including manufacturing… Show more • Managed production schedules, workflows and deliverables for a high volume marketing and design agency averaging over 350 multi-component jobs per month.• Refined and established workflows and procedures to provide maximum efficiencies while improving quality standards and reducing costs.• Created job estimating and tracking system to provide multi-tiered reporting, scheduling and billing functionality.• Provided print management services for clients including manufacturing consultation, vendor selection and quality assurance functions.• Performed graphic design, production art and image editing when necessary. • Provided first-tier technical support for desktop computers systems, servers and output devices. Show less

• Developed workflows and standard operating procedures, resulting in reduced cycle-times, increased workload capacity and multi-functional technicians.• Researched technological solutions to automate ripping, trapping, color management and proofing of final composed pages. Oversaw purchase, installation and implementation of Kodak Prinergy and InSite system.• System and server administration of workflow systems, including Kodak Prinergy Connect, Kodak InSite Prepress Portal, Kodak… Show more • Developed workflows and standard operating procedures, resulting in reduced cycle-times, increased workload capacity and multi-functional technicians.• Researched technological solutions to automate ripping, trapping, color management and proofing of final composed pages. Oversaw purchase, installation and implementation of Kodak Prinergy and InSite system.• System and server administration of workflow systems, including Kodak Prinergy Connect, Kodak InSite Prepress Portal, Kodak InSite Asset Management, GMG ColorProof RIP, Matchflow Composer, Pitstop Server, and Network Automation Automate 6.• Developed and maintained color management procedures and profiles for proofing, monitor viewing and other output devices to ensure color accuracy from original media to final printed product. Worked with print vendors to establish color target criteria as well as attended press tests and press checks.• Acted as departmental liaison to information systems and technology group to specify server, desktop and software configuration requirements, provide first tier internal tech support, and perform user acceptance testing of software and hardware installations for individual workstations as well as enterprise systems.• Trained co-workers in desktop software, workflows and advanced production techniques. Mentored career transition co-workers in modern prepress and imaging methods. Provided troubleshooting support to co-workers.• Performed high-end color correction, image editing and final page production of National Geographic, Adventure, and Traveler magazines, special issues and books.• Provided customer service to internal and external customers for book, magazine and photo lab products including pre-production meetings, color reviews, file troubleshooting and final print reviews.• Lead multi-departmental workflow analysis review committee to develop detailed documentation of workflows to determine commonalities and efficiencies as well as identify unique needs. Show less

Provide desktop publishing and graphics support to Creative Options clients on a contract temporary basis.

Taught Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat courses to small classroom groups.

• Managed in-house digital imaging department with 12 direct reports.• Analyzed departmental performance metrics to create daily production goals, performance-based bonus system and identify subordinates strengths and weaknesses.• Performed quality control of photographic and scanned materials as well as back-end data related to imagery.• Managed 1.3-million-image database of commercial real estate photography, floor plans and collateral images.• Researched, tested and purchased… Show more • Managed in-house digital imaging department with 12 direct reports.• Analyzed departmental performance metrics to create daily production goals, performance-based bonus system and identify subordinates strengths and weaknesses.• Performed quality control of photographic and scanned materials as well as back-end data related to imagery.• Managed 1.3-million-image database of commercial real estate photography, floor plans and collateral images.• Researched, tested and purchased digital camera hardware, lenses and upgrades for 50 field research photographers.• Trained staff and field research photographers in digital imaging software and techniques, digital photography and prepress software.• Managed print production for all corporate printing needs, including vendor selection, file preparation and quality assurance.• Researched, installed and managed digital printing solution for in-house printing of short run market reports, marketing materials and financial reports. Show less

• Participated in multi-departmental task force to research and identify an enterprise-class digital asset management system. • Established DAM system hardware, media input and delivery, metadata and user rights requirements.• Managed creation and implementation of interim DAM system as proof of concept using available hardware, software and scripting techniques.• Prepared legacy archives for entry into DAM system through a complete reprocessing of projects to verify data integrity… Show more • Participated in multi-departmental task force to research and identify an enterprise-class digital asset management system. • Established DAM system hardware, media input and delivery, metadata and user rights requirements.• Managed creation and implementation of interim DAM system as proof of concept using available hardware, software and scripting techniques.• Prepared legacy archives for entry into DAM system through a complete reprocessing of projects to verify data integrity, correct versioning and file linking.• Archived assets into interim DAM system, retrieved assets from legacy systems.• Preflighted files for delivery to prepress and printing vendors. Show less

• Co-managed in-house digital prepress department with 2 direct reports and 10 shared reports.• Performed annual performance reviews.• Managed departmental production schedule and job tracking system.• Conducted daily production meetings with internal staff and extra-departmental team leaders.• Represented department in weekly customer production meetings.• Performed workflow development for new customers.• Preflighted incoming jobs.• Performed quality assurance on… Show more • Co-managed in-house digital prepress department with 2 direct reports and 10 shared reports.• Performed annual performance reviews.• Managed departmental production schedule and job tracking system.• Conducted daily production meetings with internal staff and extra-departmental team leaders.• Represented department in weekly customer production meetings.• Performed workflow development for new customers.• Preflighted incoming jobs.• Performed quality assurance on proofs and final film output.• Trained internal and external staff in digital prepress techniques. Show less

• Provided prepress customer service and production for assigned titles, including Life, Log Home Living, and Timber Frame Homes magazines.• Performed preflighting and troubleshooting on incoming jobs.• Performed quality assurance during proofing, color review and press runs.• Operated various prepress systems and proofing hardware.• Trained customers in file preparation and software techniques.• Coordinated workflow with prepress specialists and customer service teams.

• Supervised 12 direct reports in production department for 15 weekly newspapers.• Prioritized daily workload for department, ensured production schedule was maintained.• Coordinated production of internal and external printing jobs.• Trained subordinates in computerized typesetting and imaging techniques.• Performed system administration of department workstations, servers, scanners and printers.• Maintained database and archive of graphic art and digital assets.•… Show more • Supervised 12 direct reports in production department for 15 weekly newspapers.• Prioritized daily workload for department, ensured production schedule was maintained.• Coordinated production of internal and external printing jobs.• Trained subordinates in computerized typesetting and imaging techniques.• Performed system administration of department workstations, servers, scanners and printers.• Maintained database and archive of graphic art and digital assets.• Assisted in strategic planning and budgeting for production department.• Performed typesetting, graphic design, proofreading and process camera work when needed to maintain production schedule. Show less