Utilizing large format and offset processes to maintain and improve prepress color and print systems. Maintain and develop customer creative direction as well as implement lean management processes thru out the company. Overhauling prepress system as well as training prepress operators based on company forecasts for expansion and modernization.

Instrumental with expediting the layout assembly and pagination process. Advised and demonstrated an effective approach to achieve faster color approvals and color management communication between the prepress and print personnel. Developed and advised best approach for a color matching and press proofing system utilizing the equipment that is currently on the premises. Day to day management skills are being put to use and the results are becoming felt throughout multiple departments.

I have been a dedicated professional in the print industry for nearly 30 years. Using lean management processes with an emphasis on prepress, color management, and digital printing through workflows and automation implementation. Responsible for daily prepress and color management operations as well as overlapping print manager responsibilities for a high-volume fleet graphic production facility. Developing best practices to improve efficiency and increase profitability through workflows and personnel restructuring, training, and equipment implementation.

Supervising daily operations for two large format facilities. Maintaining equipment while improving processes with automation, updating technology, and implementing a problem solving culture. Developing team members, advising team leaders, and being a key member of a highly affective lean management driven enjoyable team.

Managed all phases of digital print processes and projects from concept to completion. Preflighted artwork and notified clients/managers of potential problems. Multitasked between Production and Research/Development to complete schedule jobs and improve processes. Profiled output devices to match one another along with optimal color accuracy towards G7. Performed troubleshooting on software, hardware, and mechanical issues with output devices.•Filled a managerial role for four years, overseeing all aspects of pre-press, production, and finishing (2008-2012). •Developed SOPs and trained co-workers and managers. •Streamlined the profiling process to improve visual appearance and color mapping.•Quickly learned the latest software needed to assemble, adjust, rip, and correct a high volume of files.•Developed new systems for rip and color, including automated rip systems.

Manipulated and enhanced Photoshop and Illustrator files at a creative studio. Followed strict client standards for commercial quality. Reviewed proofs and worked with project managers to obtain client approval. Created and corrected hi-res files that had multiple versions of each image for brand uniformity.•Developed strong skills in Photoshop.•Ensured that files met both creative and production standards.

Assembled files and adjusted colors at an offset/sheet fed printing facility. Ensured that clients’ file met printer specifications. Proofed images and corrected color before ripping and trapping files with Nexus. Filled in at other positions as needed. •Advised clients and co-workers on effective ways to balance quality and cost.•Filled managerial roles as needed