DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
* Prioritize and maintain prepress department workflow between 3 prepress technicians
* Work proactively with sales staff and clients to enhance and improve file submission procedures by
establishing guidelines and composing informational brochures on proper file setup
* Reduce errors and redos by establishing department procedures and prepress workflows
* Attend training seminars and product demonstrations to expand prepress capabilities and knowledge
* Provide quotes and estimates to sales team
* Establish file management procedures for improved archiving and file retrieval
* Screen resumes, interview, mentor, and coach employees
* Install, maintain, and troubleshoot all prepress software and hardware
Internal Order Form – with interactive form fields
Internal prepress On Hold form – with interactive form fields
Educational/Information Documents
VDP Page Layout and Design Capabilities
PREPRESS
* Manually preflight files for press and imaging in a PDF workflow
* Preflight files using Xitron GPS Navigator and PitStop to correct colors, manipulate text, and adjust
page layout
* Manually impose files ensuring maximum efficiency and waste reduction
* Trap files using InDesign and Illustrator
* Prepare booklets for printing by adjusting for creep and ensuring proper page ordering
* Color correct image files using PhotoShop curves and levels adjustments
VARIABLE DATA PRINTING
* Conceptualize and design variable text and image projects
* Merge data to PDF, PPML for Canon C7000VP, or JLT files for HP Indigo using FusionPro, Acrobat,
and InDesign
* Merge data and background files using EFI Command WorkStation or Xerox DocuSP functions
* Establish variable data workflows and procedures for maintaining data integrity throughout
the production and merge process
* Compose JavaScript logic commands for FusionPro, ensuring maximum utilization of available
client data
* Provide individual and classroom presentations of variable data capabilities and process to clients
* 110,000 personalized booklets for Pepsi Fourth of July celebration using Printshop Mail
Pepsi Fourth of July Passport Booklet
* 144 page binder with 30 pages of personalized variable data per binder using Printshop Mail
* Numerous form letter projects using InDesign and MS Word data merge functions
* Prepare .jlt files for HP Indigo following SNAP protocols using FusionPro, Acrobat, and InDesign
Sample VDP Postcard #1 – variable text side one and two
Sample VDP Postcard #2 – variable text side one, variable text and image side two
Sample VDP Postcard #3 – variable text side one, variable text and image side two
DirectSmile Postcard Samples – DirectSmile variable image side one, variable text side two
GRAPHIC DESIGN
* Design business cards, letterhead, envelopes, invitations, announcements, flyers, postcards,
advertising, marketing brochures, corporate identity, portfolio books, line art illustration
* Attend monthly marketing meetings for design and conceptualizing marketing materials
* Create PowerPoint presentations and all associated handouts and visual aids
* Expert knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign
* Compose and edit prepress articles for monthly company newsletter
Quarter 3, 2006 Newsletter
Quarter 4, 2006 Newsletter
2006 Bike Race Flyer – with interactive hyperlinks to sponsors websites
PRODUCTION & FINISHING
* Advanced operational knowledge of Xerox, Canon, Konica, Hewlett Packard, and Epson printers
* GBC comb, coil, wire, velo and tape binding
* Saddle stitching and trimming, cutting, folding
* Padding, foam core mounting, drilling
* Expert multitasking production abilities
