Prepress Technician, Digital Press Operator

• Sep 2013 - Present

Prepress Operator, Hp Indigo Digital Press Operator

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

Troubleshoot problem files and prepare jobs for proofing and press.Prepare variable data files to run on the digital press.Maintain the Heidelberg Prinect Prepress WorkflowFill in wherever needed in the department. Run an HP Indigo 5500 digital press.

Prepress Supervisor

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2012

Managed work through a prepress department consisting of 3 shifts and 10 employees. Updated and implemented procedures as needed to keep abreast of the changing needs of the company. Oversaw the installation of Heidelberg’s newest automated Pre-press workflow. Executed a complete redesign of the department for better efficiency. Added the GMG Proofing color control system matching to the GRACoL standard.

Instructor - Adobe Photoshop

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2008

I taught Photoshop as part of the college’s continuing education program. The best part of the job was seeing the students realize how much fun they can have being creative with their pictures. I always received great reviews from my students for my patience and thoroughness. I taught Photoshop as part of the college’s continuing education program. The best part of the job was seeing the students realize how much fun they can have being creative with their pictures. I always received great reviews from my students for my patience and thoroughness.

Prepress Manager

• 1999 - 2008

Prepared files for press while organizing the work of the department. Upgraded the prepress department from a film based workflow to Heidelberg’s automated computer to plate workflow and had extensive training on the Heidelberg Prinect workflow, both in-house and at their campus in Atlanta.Oversaw the installation and operation of a mailing system using Postalsoft DesktopMailer.Worked with the Production Manager during the installation of an HP 1000 digital press with variable data printing and received training on Hewlett-Packard’s variable data printing program - Smart Stream Designer.Reduced department personnel by 50% while keeping production levels up.