Maria R. Magat Email & Phone Number

Beverly Hills, California, Us

♦Expertise in Print Production Process, encompassing Flexo printing, large format printing, and fine art printing♦Proficient in Print Management, ensuring efficient and streamlined workflows for optimal project execution♦Specialized knowledge in Wide Format Printing, utilizing advanced technologies to deliver visually stunning and impactful designs♦Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, leveraging industry-leading software for precision and creativity in graphic arts♦In-depth experience in Pre-press and Preflight processes, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and print readiness♦Expertise in Labels and Packaging design, incorporating strategic visual elements for brand enhancement♦Proficient in Illustrator, utilizing the software to bring concepts to life with a keen eye for design aesthetics♦Familiarity with Mac platforms, seamlessly integrating design processes for enhanced productivity♦Specialized in Variable Data Printing, implementing personalized and targeted content for effective marketing strategies♦Comprehensive knowledge of Print industry standards and practices, delivering high-quality and professional results

Rosemont, Illinois, Us

♦Build press/electronic layout; assisting in innovation with concepts and design of graphic assets such as collateral material, assembly specifications and standards, from concept to completion.♦Keep abreast of current technology, such as Esko Automation (i.e. prepress systems for trapping) for creating graphics, documents, and digital files; using existing equipment and materials in Creative Design (graphic design ideas/solution based on customer input).♦Successful establishment of new prepress procedures designed to optimize operations; improving accuracy, quality, and workflow efficiency; thereby, every team member is able to run the program correctly without disruptions.♦Receive/ensure quality of incoming customer files; pre-flight files to ensure they are prepared correctly according to corporate procedures; checking for trapping, overprinting, proper resolution, color corrections, & building proper files for output, converting to CMYK as required and providing support through graphic files preparation for production.♦Ensure files meet customer specifications, making any necessary corrections, and output proofs.♦Check proofs for accuracy and send to directly to plate; also, archiving jobs for possible future use and easy retrieval.♦Read and understand all job requirements before beginning desktop process.♦Copy all information to be used from customers disk, position copy according to specs, and ensure trapping is correct.♦Proofread projects and approve orders; comparing completed digital file to job order prior to release.♦Interface with sales department and other departments to address project challenges and resolve any problems/issues.♦Work with cross-functional teams for continuous process improvement in processes, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs. ♦Complete and maintain all required documentation and records.

♦Retouched images and creating example proofs as well as conducted layout adjustment of artwork in accordance with designated specifications; ensuring the appearance of the finished page/product.♦Proofread and checked documents for accuracy and visual impact to ensure quality of products executed.♦Prepared project items for production in a format specified by the printer as well as sampled print to ensure color & layout matches fit.

♦Developed, implemented, and produced graphic designs as well as created/integrated design/print workflow processes to increase company profitability; from negative numbers to success in profitability for the company. ♦Worked with bid managers in proposal development for future projects. ♦Took print elements to “mechanical ready” artwork and designed ads for print collateral.♦Handled HP Latex 25600 large format printer and utilized cutting plotters.♦Installed decals on various different vehicles (Trucks, cars, police cars, vans, buses).

♦Worked with various marketing agencies and local companies.♦Developed concept and ideation to ensure process workflow, running operations more efficiently.♦Worked with high schools and college sports teams to reproduce, refine, and update existing team logos.♦Handled clients orders from pre-production to final production; ensuring customer satisfaction with artwork and design.♦Worked with pre-press to maintain print quality and ensure production deadlines are met.♦Used Epson 48" large format plotter.

♦Met with clients to gain understanding and insight on their individual artistic needs and brand messaging objectives.♦Performed tasks on time and within budget, under limited turnaround times.♦Designed print marketing collateral/brochures and business cards for clients.♦Served as curator for printed canvas pieces.♦Branded the company using various types of advertising to increase business opportunities through market visibility.♦Understood the basics of 4 color separations as well as printing films for serigraphy printing.♦Used Epson 11880 large format printer.

♦Provided high volume photo scanning for a Girls Junior Catalog.♦Designed and provided layout floor plans for the Junior Fashion Industry.

♦Prepared, designed, and finalized artwork for advertisement and copy of magazine.♦Conducted photo manipulation and photo restoration.♦Created and developed various styles of in-house graphics.

♦Provided oversight/assistance, guidance, and supervision in the creative art departments for dozens of professional artists.♦Communicated with various departments to check workflow.♦Engaged in art embellishment on canvas with existing artwork, while using mediums: acrylics, impastos, gold leafing, diamonds, etc.

Bachelor Of Computer Information System (Bcis), Systems Analysis & Integration | Devry University, College Of Engineering And Information Science

Bs, Visual Communication

Associate Of Science, Graphic Design

Certification Adobe

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