Esteban Leon Email & Phone Number

EXPERIENCE20 years as a Free Lance Business Proprietor specializing in prepress control and custom print output. From the inception and acquisition of my first personally-owned print machine to building a small custom print shop that handles and consults small businesses, achieving marketing combined with graphic design products that attract and build a customer base. Beginning experience and knowledge required rebuilding and restructuring of the art department and design wing for RGI Publishing (Fortune 500 Company) which published a series of national motel directories.Other notable training was acquired with Andrews McMeel Publishing. Responsibilities included cleaning and preparation of Comic Strip files for National Sunday Press.My largest accomplishment of experience in the graphic design industry and customer service is the body of work throughout my history as a freelance graphic artist and independent printer. I have provided print and designs throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and communities.References and examples are: City Center Square, Crown Center Courtyard Restaurants, Artist and Galleries for the Crossroads Arts and Entertainment district, and various smaller restaurants. I have a wealth of examples, visuals, and various projects that are applied to real-time business marketing and productivity. Most works can be viewed at (Pinterest), https://www.pinterest.com/popspublishing, and Facebook under (PoP’s Publishing). https://www.facebook.com/popspublishingTECHNICAL ATTRIBUTESCompetent and knowledgeable in all phases of prepress and post-scripting workflows. Experience utilizing multi-platform environments relating to production and design. Experience with creating advertisements and ad layouts, typography, typesetting, copy, proofing, catalog assembly, and production of business form templates. An exemplary eye for detail branding, corporate identity, marketing, and target advertising. Skilled at managing multiple projects, meeting production deadlines, and working well within a team environment. SOFTWARE / HARDWARE & EQUIPMENTGBC Falcon 60+ Laminator, OSX, CS Adobe Software, HTML, Dreamweaver, ImageReady, Flash, Quark, ProTools, Reaper, FlightCheck, Fetch, Image Setting, Ripping Software, Audio&Video Software, MS Word, Excel, Gaomon Tablet

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  Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley

  Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production