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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 technical art and charts. Controlled quality of multiple file types. Provided cross-functional support in a PDF workflow which included soft-proofing. Created press-ready PDFs for distribution to print and media vendors. Project lead responsible for assigning work, monitoring status and adhering to due dates.• 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 levels.• 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 to meet project deadlines. Maintained workflow procedures to insure all scheduled dates were met.• 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 and science basal textbooks, teacher’s editions, and workbooks in both English and Spanish, including customization for state standards. Produced textbooks utilizing QuarkXpress including style sheets, layers, Xtags, and Xmath. Utilized Illustrator and Photoshop to create technical art according to specifications. • Created and maintained timesheet database in Filemaker Pro to track employee’s hours.

Computer Science/Business Major

Associates, Business Administration