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Print Production Specialist with 15+ years of experience in printing and graphic design
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Competencies
Extensive experience operating and maintaining various printing and finishing equipment ensuring quality output.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for creating and reviewing print-ready files.
Skilled in file review, troubleshooting, and preparing files according to print specifications.
Experienced in pallet jacking, forklift operation, and inventory management in distribution settings.
Providing attentive service, managing client communications, and ensuring project satisfaction.
Education
Summary
Versatile print production specialist with over 15 years of experience in printing, design, and warehouse operations, committed to delivering high-quality results and optimizing workflows.
Key Achievements
- Optimized printing workflows, reducing setup time by 20% at multiple printing facilities.
- Maintained impeccable color and quality standards, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Led the transition to digital large-format printing, increasing production capacity by 30%.
- Managed signage updates and inventory accuracy, supporting store sales and branding at Sprouts Farmers Market.
- Designed and produced custom banners and signage, enhancing visual impact for local businesses.
Experience
Feeder Operator
Responsible for operating and maintaining printing equipment from the startup position., Ensure the stock is properly fed into the press and that the printing process runs smoothly., Assist press operator with various tasks related to setup, operation, and maintenance., Replacing ink canisters when needed, Unloading and staging full skids of printed stock, Cross trained to work on other various printers as well as Pre Press making printing plates
Scan Coordinator
Maintain overall price integrity in the store., Update signage every morning according to store price updates and sales. Choosing accurate sizes for different displays and setups., Keep inventory and ordering necessary signage and tags when needed., Perform scan audits according to schedule to ensure accurate pricing., Work with other department managers to update daily specials and displays., Help wherever necessary within the store when needed to keep a clean and organized environment for customers.
Prepress Technician
Review files for potential problems such as size, color, fold patterns, bleeds, and resolution., Output files using print specifications according to job tickets., Processing printing plates on computer-to-plate processor., Maintained prepress equipment, hardware, software and platemaking equipment., Knowledgeable in maintaining printing machinery such as: wide format printer, flatbed printer, Kodak trendsetter platesetter, and Kodak plate processors.
Large Format Printer Operator
Printing vinyl banners on digital roll to roll printers., Banner finishing including trimming, hemming, and grommeting., Graphic installations., Banner display assembly., Packaging and shipping of all finished orders.
Continuous Print Operator
Sets up equipment with proper paper stock to meet job specifications., Downloads job files from job network and print according to customer specifications., Accurately inspect and stage completed jobs., Perform operator equipment maintenance as needed.
Large Format Printer Operator / Screen Printer
Reviewing job tickets and managing workflow to ensure all orders are completed on time, and accurately., Pre Press files and send to RIP Software, Print vinyl banners, aluminum, coroplast, corrugated plastic, and magnetic signs using flatbed and large format roll to roll printers., Clean, transfer, and apply all cut vinyl to various substrates., Screen Print corrugated plastic yard signs using automatic equipment., Prep, burn, and cleaning/reclaim screens., Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter free shop and work area at all times.
Graphic Designer
Design and layout a local free weekly advertising newspaper., Creating and design ads for local businesses., Present design concepts to clients., Follow up with clients regarding designs., Provide advertising or illustration proofs to clients for approval., Create print-ready PDF’s for proofing, imposition, and production., Locate and contact potential clients and offer our advertising services., Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.
Non-Conveyable Order Filler
Pull non conveyable merchandise, stacking it onto pallets, and transporting it using pallet jacks and stand-up forklift equipment., Inspecting and verifying freight labels, and placing them in the correct location., Help with other departments moving freight throughout the warehouse.
Prepress Specialist
Layout, design, and organize finished news and ads for the daily newspaper., Prepares proofs for press; making both internet soft proofs and inkjet hard proofs., Obtains proofing approval or changes: implementing changes and final approval., Prepares printing plates using direct to plate platemaking systems., Maintains quality results by inspecting layouts, proofs and plates during all phases of the job., Maintains prepress files in a precise filing system.
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Safely receive freight off trucks and process it into the warehouse., Operating equipment like pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers., Maintaining a clean work area: Keep the work area organized, clean, and neat.
Prepress Specialist
Layout, design, and organize finished news and ads for the daily newspaper., Prepares proofs for press; making both internet soft proofs and inkjet hard proofs., Obtains proofing approval or changes: implementing changes and final approval., Prepares printing plates using direct to plate platemaking systems., Maintains quality results by inspecting layouts, proofs and plates during all phases of the job., Maintains prepress files in a precise filing system.