Matthew Ross Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona

Digital prepress and preparation of files for oversize output on CMYK and RGB devices for a print provider in Phoenix, Arizona.

Freelance Digital Artist in Phoenix area. Opportunities have come in the fields of Digital Prepress, Production (internet & print), and Graphic Design (logos, computer artwork, page design/layout for internet and print, etc). I am available for work on a freelance, contract or part-time basis.

Phoenix, Arizona

Prepare print files for oversize projects run on CMYK and RGB devices at a large format print provider in Phoenix (south of Sky Harbor Airport). Also assigned to work as graphic designer for in-house advertising/marketing and sales support projects. Poor economic conditons led to significant staff cuts in early 2009.

Responsible for all in-house digital work at a small advertising agency in downtown Phoenix. At the time, Revolution was being tested by a slowing economy, working hard to sustain its growth. However, Revolution was forced to make major staff cuts and close its main office in 2007.

Produce files for in-house platemaker and press, outside vendors and a color digital printer at a Scottsdale print provider. Assigned to graphic design projects and presentations. I left Allegra to pursue the outstanding opportunity offered by Revolution Agency.

Prepare files for an in-house Computer To Plate imager, 4+ color press runs, oversize inkjet and various digital printers at a Tempe retail print provider. Assigned to graphic design overflow and in-house promotion/sales support projects.

Chicago, IL

Retail advertising photography provider for Cotter & Co. [aka True Value Hardware] direct mail publications. Approximately 20 flyers published per year. Also produced promotional photography for in-store POS as well as headquarters/company use. At the time, the Cotter photo studio was located on the north side of Chicago, near Diversey and Clybourn.

Education record

Fine Arts, Photography Major