Examines specifications with production personnel including sketches or sample layouts, considering such factors as ink, type, size and number of sheets/pages (paper-stock requirements).Distributes work orders; schedules time to production department denoting number, type and proposed completion dates of unit it be produced. Responsible for determining progress of work and provides information on changes that need to be made.Ability to meet and deal with customers on a regular basis, providing layouts, technical assistance, and the best production methods to assure quality of production.Considerable working knowledge of print shop policies and procedures, and printing processes such as typesetting, photo-layout, pressroom and bindery operations

Brainstorming and mocking up design ideasPresenting ideas to clientsMeeting with clients and adjusting designs to fit their needs or tasteProjecting budgets and schedulesWorking with others, such as printers, programmers, developers or other technicians, to complete the final product

Brainstorming and mocking up design ideasPresenting ideas to clientsMeeting with clients and adjusting designs to fit their needs or tasteProjecting budgets and schedulesWorking with others, such as printers, programmers, developers or other technicians, to complete the final product

Brainstorming and mocking up design ideasPresenting ideas to clientsMeeting with clients and adjusting designs to fit their needs or tasteProjecting budgets and schedulesWorking with others, such as printers, programmers, developers or other technicians, to complete the final product

Insured accuracy of order entries, quality control and prompt delivery of finished products while ensuring high customer service levels. Communicated expectations of projects to both client and production team. Maintained digital images database for review and follow up reorders.Operated scanning equipment to prepare print media and stationary productsOrganized and packaged all outgoing orders for shipmentAssembled and categorized all print media orders for prepackagingCreated print media items using HP Indigo digital press equipmentCompleted all duties in a timely and efficient manner

Assisted packaging engineers with development projects for consumer-sized and industrial-sized packaging applications.Provided packaging input regarding design options, sustainability improvements, and cost savings opportunities. Requested approvals from the transportation department for hazardous material markings for specific packaging productsManaged packaging specifications in a database using Compliant Pro softwareDeveloped pallet pattern and the packaging design and layout with multiple corrugated suppliersWorked with packaging engineers on tasks associated with new and revised product commercializationCreated purchase orders/requisitions for different vendors using SAP softwareFacilitated package testing for in-house and at third party testing facilities

Prepared client production orders. Conducted client consultations and prepared client production orders. Monitored and reviewed print production orders to ensure customer satisfaction. Reviewed master production schedule and work orders, established priorities for specific client orders, and revised schedules according to work order specifications. . Checking and preparing jobs/ files for printing/plating: Color correction, converting RGB to CMYK. Proofing colors, PDFs, Size, Bleeds, Trim-Marks, preparing mechanicals etc., using InDesign Operated photocopy, binding and other auxiliary equipment Pre-flight formatting, in addition to collecting, processing, checking, and uploading files. Logged all incoming and outgoing parcels, prepared parcels for pickup and sorted incoming parcels using FedEx Fpos systems and USPSExhibited flexibility during conversion of traditional paste up procedure toward a more streamline PDF, FTP process