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Long Island City, Ny

• Spearhead Pre-press Projects for international operations, overseeing pre-flighting and providing expert consultation.• Lead pre-production calls, collaborating with print technical coordinators to ensure seamless execution.• Provide Design and Plate making services for Flexible Packaging Printers, delivering tailored solutions and support.• Collaborate with branding companies on diverse design reproductions for Flexible Packaging.• Proficient in Esko technologies, including DeskPack, BackStage, FlexRip, and Crystal screening.• Manage Projects encompassing color separation, optimization, fingerprint, and press characterization.• Actively participate in Design & Pre-production meetings, fostering clear communication between clients, salespersons, and project managers.

Farmindale, Ny

• Effectively managed the entire operation process for the in-house Art department, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.• Developed innovative packaging solutions for both flexo and gravure printing, contributing to enhanced print quality and customer satisfaction.• Demonstrated strong project management skills by overseeing and coordinating multiple projects with external vendors, such as pre-press houses and engravers.• Fostered successful collaboration with Gravure and Flexo printing departments, ensuring seamless press approval processes and meeting customer expectations.

Brooklyn, Ny.

• Provided solutions for flexible packaging including pouches, zipper roll-stock and variety of specialized bags.• Managed implementation of workflows for the prepress department.• Trained customer service department on technical terms in conjunction with the industry.• Performed Pre-Flight for digital art files and analyzed printed samples and contract proofs.• Scanned, retouched and separated 4 color process images.• Demonstrated proficiency in programs including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, Freehand, and Art Pro.

Harrison, Nj

• Operated a Barco Station with proprietary softwares including Creator and Arabesque.• Performed photo retouching, color correction and color separation for 4 color process designs utilizing drum scanner and Scitex platform.• Re-created original artwork for the reproduction of textiles, gift wraps and wallpaper designs.