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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Auburn, Alabama, United States

►Setup, supervise and photograph various events at universities throughout the Southeast

Compose. Capture. Create.

► Self-owned business independently contracting wedding, portrait, commercial and various event photography shoots, editing and color-correction of images and adding various design elements using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

► Manage the day-to-day execution and optimization of specialty print projects from inception to completion, working closely with the design team, traffic managers and production staffs► Resolve and escalate issues when necessary to ensure all deadlines are met while maintaining positive and supportive working relationships with client contacts► Consult and resolve color and layout issues to ensure accurate and efficient completion of jobs► Preflight customer submitted files, set art to templates and create soft/hard proofs► Send final art to printers and approve proofs

Buffalo, Ny

► Freelance writer and photographer covering various hockey stories mainly related to officiating and the OHL in Southern Ontario

Victor, Ny

► Estimating, planning & layout of packaging, commercial and security print work on various format offset and digital equipment► Manage Prepress Dept.; troubleshoot and resolve Prepress software, hardware & workflow issues including an HP Indigo 7800► Coordinated and implemented Kodak Prinergy Connect including the seamless integration of Preps, Pandora & Artios CAD into the workflow as well as the installation of an HP Indigo and it's Digital Front End► Designed and implemented improved Job Ticket for travel with print work throughout plant operations

Kenmore, Ny

► Oversee prepress/pressroom production, assist in scheduling and planning of work on various multi-color offset and digital equipment, coordinate/liaison customer press checks and order consumables► Operate digital print equipment including the Xerox Igen and the Intoprint DP100► Pre-flight, setup, and imposition of work in a PDF workflow with advanced knowledge of Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator► Output conventional printing plates in a direct-to-plate Agfa/Apogee system► Operate 4-color conventional press equipment with computerized press control system ► Streamlined various aspects of PDF workflow to facilitate efficient throughput of work orders► Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for both Press and Prepress departments as part of target goals in becoming ISO certified with zero non-compliances► Maintain strict color standards throughout Print Services division in accordance with the Pantone Color Matching system (PMS)

Northeastern Usa/ Colorado

► NCAA D1 Hockey Official

Northeastern Usa

► NCAA D1 Hockey Official► Managing potentially explosive game situations and making accurate split-second decisions► Communicate expectations with coaches and players in a non-confrontational manner ► Through teamwork and discipline, utilizing communication and diplomacy skills to keep high level hockey games under control► Certified USA Hockey Officiating Program Instructor, Classroom Seminars ¦ On-Ice

Orchard Park, Ny

► Operated 40” 6-color Heidelberg w/CPTronic, 32” 4-color Komori Lithrone,25” 5-color Heidelberg M-press w/inline aqueous coating► Job layout and prep involvement, liaison customer press-checks

Lagrange, Ga / Toronto, Ont.

► Operated and supervised (crew of 5) 25” Chambon/Komori variable repeat web press, 6 offset/4 gravure colors, inline UV gravure coating, inline platen diecutter(Commercial folding cartons; Estee Lauder, Philip Morris, General Foods, etc.)► Operated 28” 5-color Heidelberg w/CPC, 40” 4-color Heidelberg w/CPC(Music Industry; cassette folders, CD booklets, record jackets, posters)

Indigo Series 3 Operator Training/ Certification

Prinergy Connect Workflow Training

Computer Science

Education record

Education record

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Track & Field, Ice Hockey