Experience

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  Hannaford & Dumas

  • Woburn

  • Prepress Specialist

    • Oct 2011 - Present
    • Woburn

    Prepare all files for correct printing, Color correct images as needed. Edit files using industry standard software. Design projects as needed.

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  Newprint Offset Inc

  • Waltham

  • Prepress Manager

    • Jun 2006 - Oct 2011
    • Waltham

    Managed 3 people in a high volume print shop. Responsible for all prepress and imposition using latest software from Adobe Creative Suite (Mac & PC), Fuji Systems, And Dynastrip imposition. Handled small IT functions and was the in-house contact for all IT issues that occurred.

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  Digital Solutions

  • Peabody, MA

  • Owner

    • May 2003 - Jun 2006
    • Peabody, MA

    Owner/Operator of a small prepress and digital print shop. Serviced clients needs by providing prepress services to insure files would print correctly. Would manufacture film and matchprint proofs of manufacturers. Provided film services for many printers around the North Shore. designed and pri...

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  Essex County Newspapers

  • Beverly, Ma

  • Creative Services Manager

    • Mar 1997 - May 2003
    • Beverly, Ma

    Managed six designers in multiple locations for 3 daily newspapers, The Salem News, Gloucester Daily Times, and Newburyport News. We created and presented advertisements for local and national clients to run in our newspapers. Designed all special section covers and worked on all internal marketi...

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  Next Generation

  • Waltham, MA

  • Senior Art Director

    • Oct 1991 - Mar 1997
    • Waltham, MA

    Started out as a production artist and quickly moved up the ladder as the company grew and rose to Senior Art Director. Managed all aspects of design from concept to completion for a wide array of clientele. My only reason for leaving was a better opportunity, closer to my home was presented to me.