Production & Prepress Manager Resumes in US-California-Oakland/East Bay: Michele

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Michele

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Production & Prepress Manager

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A challenging position where my skills and experience in print production and electronic prepress will be an asset

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Prepared images for 4-color output (sizing, color correction, and retouching)
Preflighted final pages and prepared digital files for press using Dalim Twist 5 prepress system. Transmitted final digital files to print vendor via FTP and/or Mass Transit
Created and maintained efficient Adobe InDesign page layout templates utilizing style sheets, layers, and master pages
Created and maintained layout dummy for each publication
Created and maintained Filemaker Pro databases to track edit and advertising pages through the workflow
Created production schedules and made sure deadlines were met by creative staff
Assisted in the implementation of in-house Dalim Twist prepress system
Maintained Dalim Twist prepress system, including updating digital workflows and troubleshooting
Recommended and implemented creative department conversion from Quark XPress to Adobe InDesign
Trained staff to utilize Adobe InDesign’s features effectively
Created simple scripts for Adobe InDesign to automate layout and editing tasks
Instituted cross-platform workflow for editorial and creative departments
Provided product photography utilizing digital SLR and tabletop lighting system
Performed advertising traffic duties, including setting deadlines, tracking ad materials, granting materials extensions, and providing specifications and technical assistance to advertising clients. Preflighted all digital files received from advertisers and agencies and fixed problems as required. Processed all advertising files through prepress system.

Print Production Artist, Steve Wong & Associates, San Francisco, CA
May 1997 to November 1998
Desktop publishing and electronic prepress for marketing/design firm
Managed and implemented design projects for a variety of clients
Performed all in-house page layout, graphics creation, and image editing duties
Created and maintained production schedules and job tracking logs
Created and executed preflight procedures for digital files
Performed press checks and other quality control duties
Recommended and implemented hardware and software installations and upgrades
Projects included design and production of high-end print collateral, environmental design packages, corporate identity programs, corporate marketing packages, print advertising, and special event packages.

Production Manager, Foghorn Press, San Francisco, CA
June 1993 to April 1997
Managed production of book projects for publishing company
Initiated and executed design concepts for covers and interior layouts of Foghorn Press books
Supervised in-house and freelance production staff
Created and maintained job scheduling and tracking systems for production department
Researched and contracted with vendors for color separations and other output
Performed hands-on production, including 4-color cover layouts, page layout, computer illustration, and image scanning and editing, using Macintosh and Windows page layout, graphics, and image editing software
Other responsibilities included recommending, instituting, and maintaining a company-wide computer backup system, maintaining and troubleshooting all company desktop computers, configuring and maintaining Macintosh computer network, and researching, recommending, installing, and testing hardware and software.

Print Production Artist, Recreation Publications, Alameda, CA
August 1988 to June 1993
Participated in all phases of production of two monthly magazines and special publishing projects
Created advertising and editorial page layouts using Macintosh desktop publishing and graphics software
Created mechanicals, including 4-color and spot color overlays
Produced halftones and line art using Agfa Repromaster graphics camera
Maintained Macintosh computer network and recommended, installed, and tested hardware and software
Trained and supported Macintosh users

Typographer, TBD Typography, San Rafael, CA
June 1984 to January 1988
Produced top-quality typography for award-winning graphic designers
Created and implemented mainframe to CP/M to Linotronic typesetting code translation system
Updated and improved custom typesetting software
Trained new employees on Linotronic computer typesetting system

Graphic Production Artist, A.L. Romano Wine Co., San Francisco, CA
July 1981 to June 1984
Organized and maintained in-house art department for marketing and sales company
Designed and produced sales and marketing materials
Devised and implemented job scheduling, ordering, and billing procedures
Served as liaison between clients, account representatives, and art department
Obtained estimates and negotiated contracts with printers and other vendors
Purchased supplies and equipment and maintained departmental inventory

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of California, Berkeley
June 1981

References available upon request