FEBRUARY 2011 – JANUARY 2015
PRODUCTION ARTIST I
Next Day Flyers, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Prepared customer supplied artwork to specific company guidelines, generating press ready files. Modified and preflighted art in compliance with company procedures and standards while maintaining an efficient workflow to meet daily production volume requirements. Assisted other production artists with techniques and methods in preparing artwork effectively.
PRODUCTION ARTIST I
Next Day Flyers, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Prepared customer supplied artwork to specific company guidelines, generating press ready files. Modified and preflighted art in compliance with company procedures and standards while maintaining an efficient workflow to meet daily production volume requirements. Assisted other production artists with techniques and methods in preparing artwork effectively.
JULY 2009 – FEBRUARY 2011
BINDERY & SHIPPING MANAGER
Paradise Digital, Los Angeles, CA
Responsible for managing the daily post-press production of a digital printing company. Overseeing and operating equipment including but not limited to cutting, scoring, folding, stitching, mounting, and lamination devices. Created and implemented workflow procedures and performed with a team to meet daily production volume requirements. Scheduled shipping and delivery time frames to meet clients needs.
BINDERY & SHIPPING MANAGER
Paradise Digital, Los Angeles, CA
Responsible for managing the daily post-press production of a digital printing company. Overseeing and operating equipment including but not limited to cutting, scoring, folding, stitching, mounting, and lamination devices. Created and implemented workflow procedures and performed with a team to meet daily production volume requirements. Scheduled shipping and delivery time frames to meet clients needs.
JULY 2007 – SEPTEMBER 2008
COLOR SPECIALIST
Cad Fabulous, Los Angeles, CA
Evaluated and identified color values in customer provided swatches/samples. Utilized a variety of electronic prepress programs to analyze, retouch, and color correct per standards and specifications within the fashion industry. Operated and maintained large format printers and heat transferring equipment.
COLOR SPECIALIST
Cad Fabulous, Los Angeles, CA
Evaluated and identified color values in customer provided swatches/samples. Utilized a variety of electronic prepress programs to analyze, retouch, and color correct per standards and specifications within the fashion industry. Operated and maintained large format printers and heat transferring equipment.
JANUARY 2006 – JULY 2007
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Postcard Press, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Assisted with the research, development, and implementation of production workflows and procedures. Performed preflight and quality control tasks daily along with providing clients with technical assistance. Responsible for developing and implementing new methods to standardize the use of department software and equipment.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Postcard Press, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Assisted with the research, development, and implementation of production workflows and procedures. Performed preflight and quality control tasks daily along with providing clients with technical assistance. Responsible for developing and implementing new methods to standardize the use of department software and equipment.
SEPTEMBER 2003 – JUNE 2005
PRODUCTION MANAGER
University Times, Los Angeles, CA
Overseeing the day to day activities of the pre-press department. Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all activities to meet tight deadlines. Performed design, layout and production functions. Tasked with integrating new software and procedures into a pre-existing production workflow.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
University Times, Los Angeles, CA
Overseeing the day to day activities of the pre-press department. Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all activities to meet tight deadlines. Performed design, layout and production functions. Tasked with integrating new software and procedures into a pre-existing production workflow.
APRIL 2002 – SEPTEMBER 2003
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
The Castle Press, Pasadena, CA
Assisted with the day-to-day post-press production. Responsible for the development and creation of spreadsheets to increase department efficiency. Assisted with mailing services, including preparing mailing lists as well as operating and maintaining inkjet/addressing equipment.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
The Castle Press, Pasadena, CA
Assisted with the day-to-day post-press production. Responsible for the development and creation of spreadsheets to increase department efficiency. Assisted with mailing services, including preparing mailing lists as well as operating and maintaining inkjet/addressing equipment.