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Responsible for trafficking print jobs utilizing IMFP and SMaRTWEB. Mail merges using Microsoft Office. Created print-ready PDFs for distribution to internal and external print vendors.

• Created InDesign and Illustrator templates, stylesheets, page composition and pre-press files in accordance with established standards and guidelines. Implemented design layouts, imported electronic images, and created.
• Mentored team members in multiple departments and functions to improve efficiency.
• Reduced customer complaints on complex educational programs by identifying issues with inconsistent presentation in various media, establishing standards, and maintaining consistency throughout all media and program.
• Researched and tested new software and plug-ins, and implemented recommendations that reduced costs and improved productivity.
• Developed Microsoft Word templates for writers/editors to improve consistency and reduce text overflow.
• Protected company intellectual property by verifying external vendor files to insure file integrity for archiving purposes.

• Pearson Learning Group, Parsippany, New JerseyFive year assignment in electronic publishing producing various supplemental student’s and teacher’s editions, including ancillaries. Interfaced with external freelancers.
• Developed process, procedure, training course, and manual for multi-platform, PDF-based, interactive CD-ROM project, using Acrobat and ExamView.
• Implemented a double-sided printing policy to create a more “green” workflow and to reduce costs and improve efficiency.Houghton Mifflin formerly Silver Burdett GinFive year assignment in electronic publishing of math.
• Created and maintained timesheet database in Filemaker Pro to track employee’s hours.

Computer Science/Business Major

Associates, Business Administration