Keith Ehrhardt Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Responsible for producing digital artworks that required reprographics/color separations in a efficient, accurate, and profitable manner.Delivery & Service• Perform pre-artwork build activities such as pre-flight checks.• Create and amend brand rules, and supporting the client’s brand through the performance of range checks, ensuring brand consistency is maintained throughout the full project range.• Scope and lead the delivery of various artwork project’s.• Trap and separate artworks for various printing methods.• Support the introduction of technology changes through system testing, communicating back any real or potential issues.• Project management (prioritize, plan, track, report) of artwork projects.• Ability to perform color retouching for multiple print disciplines, assessing color proofs and actioning necessary corrections.• Consider the impact of commercial decisions and seek ways to optimize profitability and delivery.People• Support the Print Production Manager with the day to day running of my designated area of responsibility.• Coach, mentor and support the development of all staff within the designated scope of responsibility, in accordance with client account requirements and applicable SWPs.• Identify and constructively raise issues with relevant team members.• Provide Artists with technical instructions on artwork separation.Quality• Promote best practice and foster an environment of continuous improvement.• Support the Operations Management team through the Investigation of process improvements.• Making recommendations for process and automation improvements.• Undertake root cause and corrective action investigations.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking and double-checking critical aspects of images and text.• Communicate clearly and openly to discern client or design team needs and vision and to discuss realistic options for realizing that vision.• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding.• Create proofs for client review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback.• Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run.• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical plate preparation.• Impose, verify and output plates.• Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair.• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.

Rochester, New York Area

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking and double-checking critical aspects of images and text.• Communicate clearly and openly to discern client or design team needs and vision and to discuss realistic options for realizing that vision.• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding.• Create proofs for client review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback.• Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run.• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical plate preparation.• Impose, verify and output plates.• Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair.• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.

Rochester, New York Area

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking and double-checking critical aspects of images and text.• Communicate clearly and openly to discern client or design team needs and vision and to discuss realistic options for realizing that vision.• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding.• Create proofs for client review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback.• Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run.• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical plate preparation.• Impose, verify and output plates.• Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair.• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.

Rochester, New York Area

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking and double-checking critical aspects of images and text.• Communicate clearly and openly to discern client or design team needs and vision and to discuss realistic options for realizing that vision.• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding.• Create proofs for client review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback.• Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run.• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical plate preparation.• Impose, verify and output plates.• Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair.• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.

Rochester, New York Area

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking and double-checking critical aspects of images and text.• Communicate clearly and openly to discern client or design team needs and vision and to discuss realistic options for realizing that vision.• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding.• Create proofs for client review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback.• Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run.• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical plate preparation.• Impose, verify and output plates.• Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair.• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.

Rochester, New York Area

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking and double-checking critical aspects of images and text.• Communicate clearly and openly to discern client or design team needs and vision and to discuss realistic options for realizing that vision.• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding.• Create proofs for client review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback.• Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run.• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical plate preparation.• Impose, verify and output plates.• Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair.• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking and double-checking critical aspects of images and text.• Communicate clearly and openly to discern client or design team needs and vision and to discuss realistic options for realizing that vision.• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and binding.• Create proofs for client review, making needed adjustments in response to feedback.• Double-check proofs for quality, including clarity and alignment, before beginning a print run.• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical plate preparation.• Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair.• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Graphic Communications

High School