I am a highly motivated, experienced technician with proven ability to adapt and succeed in any environment.
In my current position, I turned a failing prepress department into one of the most efficient and productive
prepress departments in the company’s 7 year history. A quick review of my employment history and
experience will detail my commitment to progress and growth within the printing industry. I have succeeded
and overcome every challenge by maintaining my focus and remaining committed to providing exceptional
customer service and striving to be the best at my profession.

KEY POINTS OF INTEREST
* Over 10 years experience in a variety of print production environments
* Exceptional written and verbal communication
* Proven planning, organization, and problem solving ability
* A team leader or a department go-to player
* Dedicated, reliable, self-motivated, “can do” attitude
* Proven ability to analyze and implement department procedures and protocols
* A prepress technician with graphic design experience and print production experience

Position with a progressive company where I can utilize my current prepress abilities, nurture and develop
new abilities, and grow professionally.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, 1999
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
* Dean’s List, Senior Honors

XMPie
PlanetPress
PrintShop Mail
FusionPro Desktop
InDesign
QuarkXPress
Illustrator
Photoshop
PageMaker
Acrobat
Pitstop
Bulk Mailer
PrintSmith
EFI Fiery Command Work Station
RipMate
DocuSP
GoLive
Streamline
Suitcase Fusion
Word
Excel
PowerPoint

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

Data Processing Technician
Coakley Tech – 2007 MMAC Future 50 Award Recipient
Milwaukee, WI
May 2008-Present

Prepress Services Manager
First Edge Solutions – 2006, 2007 MMAC Future 50 Award Recipient
Milwaukee, WI
March 2006-May 2008
* Reduced errors and redos by 75%
* Instituted file management procedures reducing file retrieval time by 80%
* Researched and directed installation and transfer of archive files to an Adaptec Snap Server 520
* Compiled information on digital presses and made recommendation for purchase of
   Canon C7000VP Digital Press
* Trained imaging department on machine operation and production techniques, resulting in three
   record sales months for B&W and Full Color imaging
* Key presenter at C2 Graphics $5 Fridays “How to put the WOW in Direct Mail”
* Introduced and expanded company VDP capabilities and procedures

Prepress Technician/Graphic Designer
First Edge Solutions – 2006, 2007 MMAC Future 50 Award Recipient
Milwaukee, WI
January 2006-March 2006
* Established format and template for monthly company newsletter
* Promoted to Prepress Services Manager

Prepress Technician/Stamp Production Supervisor
Business Cards Tomorrow
Waukesha, WI
April 2003-January 2006

Senior Document Specialist
IKON Legal Document Services
Milwaukee, WI
December 2000-April 2003
* Leading store producer 2001, 2002
* Operated at 104% of productivity standard

Production Specialist
Kinko’s
Milwaukee, WI
October 1997-April 2000
* Completed Project Manager Training
* Certified Kinko’s Trainer

Copy Consultant
Kinko’s
Milwaukee, WI
April 1997-October 1997
* Promoted to Production Specialist

Endeavour Cycling Team
United States Cycling Federation
Wisconsin Cycling Association
Alliance for the Great Lakes
Milwaukee InDesign Users Group
Milwaukee Adobe Users Group
Milwaukee Graphic Design Meetup Group