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United States

Greater Chicago Area

* Retrieve files from various sources and enter them into the production system * Preflight and correct client files where possible, alerting the account manager of any irreparable issues * Interpret verbal and written instructions for file modifications and assemblies * Work closely with account managers to organize and document large, complex jobs * Enter documents into a software RIP * Build appropriate press layouts * Output and inspect plates for any issues * Troubleshoot and maintain plate processing equipment * Output and assemble high quality proofs for both color and content * Troubleshoot and maintain Epson and Canon inkjet equipment * Develop and maintain job tracking and data collection systems for various departments * Develop software tools to automate some job functions

Hillside, Il

* Retrieve client data and art from a variety of sources * Apply standard data hygiene transformations to client data and prepare for nondestructive processing with NCOA, CASS, and Presort operations using RedPoint software * Prepare postage statements with Windowbook software * Build and apply additional RedPoint workflows to further transform data for use in specific contexts * Build workflows in GMC/Quadient to merge data into artwork * Follow written instructions to determine the best press layout and generate the appropriate output modules in GMC/Quadient * Troubleshoot and prepare artwork for data merge and output * Build commandline tools to automate GMC/Quadient .JOB tasks for highly standardized client submissions * QC merged documents and approve for release to production upon client approval * Provide PageFlex development support * Collect, process, and generate visualizations for data from our marketing team

Hillside, Il

* Retrieve files from various sources and enter them into the production system * Preflight and correct client files where possible, alerting the account manager of any irreparable issues * Interpret verbal and written instructions for file modifications and assemblies * Work closely with account managers to organize and document large, complex jobs * Enter documents into a software RIP * Build appropriate press layouts * Output and assemble high quality proofs for both color and content * Troubleshoot and maintain Epson inkjet equipment * Provide PageFlex development support * Develop software tools to automate some job functions * Utilize copy decks, asset libraries, and style guides to assemble high-resolution composites from low-res mock-ups from external marketing groups * Build CFO packages of finalized documents for production at external groups

Aid in the instruction of the Adobe Creative Suite to students without a design background.

Bay City, Michigan

Preformed various duties in all departments of the facility, with a focus on Prepress.

Bay City, Mi

Participated in the design process on several accounts.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), New Media And Print Production

Associate'S Degree, Graphic Design

Education record