Steve Mruskovic Email & Phone Number

Print and Digital Graphic Designer with experience in production art, prepress and design roles. Extensive hands-on management in cross-functional roles, taking projects from inception (both internally and with client-supplied designs) through to final product. Production Art & Prepress Lead | Graphic DesignerEmail: samruskovic@comcast.netDesktop Design, Production and Prepress lead with a complete understanding of all aspects of the print production process. Someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and diving into a project, whether it’s solving problems, connecting with team members or reviewing and improving the process. Due to working within a cyclical publishing environment, is very comfortable in an industry that requires fast turnaround times. Value client communication to ensure that project parameters are clear, potential issues are addressed and final product delivery is seamless. Technically proficient in environments with both Mac and PC platforms.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Continually worked with management to ensure latest technologies were integrated into workflows that increased efficiency and resulted in savings on external resources.• Integral in the conversion from older typesetting and prepress stems to state-of-the-art publishing platforms, content management systems and computer-to-plate equipment• Worked with partners to develop a group of local fitness and running events that have shown year over year growth in sales and registrations. Was lead designer and producer for all creative for these events.HIGHLIGHTS:-Creative and resourceful design for print and digital-Strong publishing and print production background-Production design and layout professional-Professional, proven leader with hands-on abilities-Publication Design and Implementation Specialist-Multilingual expertise in various applications-Event design and management experienceSKILLS AND SOFTWARE: Dual-Platform: Mac and PC, Adobe CC, CTP Prepress with Kodak Preps and Prinergy, Quark Xpress, Wordpress, Multilingual Publishing, Leadership, Logo Design, Press ApprovalsContact me at samruskovic@comcast.net for any opportunities in production art, design, or prepress.

Listed skills include Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Indesign, and 46 others.

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  Cazenovia College