Matthew Revak Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Hayward, California, United States

2009: Digital Production Manager2011: Assistant Prepress Manager2013: Prepress Manager2014: backup General Manager*Manages the Prepress Department which includes the Graphic Design and Typesetting Department, Stripping and Plating, Digital Production Department, Quality Control and preflighting.*Assists the General Manager with daily and weekly production schedules for prepress and 6 printing presses.In 2012 I took on the responsibilities of webmaster and recreated the company web site. (In 2014 the site look and feel was updated under Matthew's supervision.)Operates and manages workflow of digital printing department including setting up files, acquiring resources and executing production.Coordinates with production and sales department to execute design and production projects for print and the web.Operates the prepress department by preflighting art files, performing quality control and troubleshooting art files provided by customers.Works directly with clients to troubleshoot art files in the prepress department and work on design ideas and needs for design projects for print and the web.Created tutorials for clients on how to prepare files for print using company standards and requirements.Assists in the layout and making of plates for web and offset printing using Heidelberg Software and Suprasetter and Prosetter plate processing machines.Works closely with bindery and mailing department to make sure all printing projects to be mailed comply with all postal regulations.Member of the safety committee to help enforce and improve the safety of all employees from harmless chemicals and work related accidents.Revamped the Variable Data Printing portion of the digital printing department.Making Flipbooks using FlippingBook Publisher ProfessionalSoftware Tools Used:Adobe CC, Enfocus Pitstop Pro, Prinect Cockpit by Heidelberg, MetaDimensions, MS Office, MAC OSX, Window, Windows, EFI Fiery Command Station, FlippingBook Publisher.

• Maintain daily project schedule and coordinate projects with all departments.• Assist in development of IT projects.• Coordinate output of all creative with outside vendors.• Develop and execute online marketing promotions, email campaigns and surveys.• Setup and print in-house custom wine labels and marketing materials.• Setup all offset labels and marketing materials for outside printing.• In-house product photographer• Setup photo shoots with outside photographers and coordinate setups and styles.• Design materials for direct mail, in-box inserts, point of sale and trade shows.• Design online content for emails, company and partner websites and online advertising.• Design wine labels for print, web, and retail.• Development of wine brands from concept to final output.• Beta-test and troubleshoot online tools and web sites.• Manage and maintain Xerox Docucolor 6060 and 5000 in-house printer.• Preparation and implementation of online template labels for use with online label designer.• Archive and organize all wine labels, marketing materials and images.• Promoted twice: Print Production Specialist to Sr. Production Designer to Creative DirectorClients:Elvis Presley EnterprisesSunset MagazineSnapfishYahooBetter Homes and GardensSaveur MagazineNBC (Bay Area)

- Design marketing and office materials, vinyl banners and signs, and promotional items for customers.- Prepare files for print production.

• Maintain and operate photographic processors.• Inspect quality of photographic images.• Calibrate photographic processors• shipping and receiving