Mike Battle

*** ********** ******, ***. ** ? Brooklyn, NY 11225 ? Cell: 347-***-****

? abkfeh@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS

? 12 years of digital print experience as a Mac Operator

? Knowledge of the latest Adobe CS3/4 software

? Proficient in computer graphic proofing, typography, image retouching and

color adjustment

? Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills

EDUCATION

Association for Graphic Communications, New York, NY

Desktop Publishing Certification

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Earned 112 Credits towards Art/Art History Degree

EXPERIENCE

The Lab, New York, NY

Desktop Operator, September 2007 - March 2008

. Performed Mac Desktop prepress digital proofing for high-end client ads,

including Armani, Jaguar and Rolex

. Checked preliminary and final proofs for errors and made necessary

corrections

. Edited and modified page assembly using Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,

Acrobat and Quark Xpress

. Completed image color conversions and color correction

. Performed trouble shooting and computer maintenance when necessary

. Maintained consistent appearance and standards across projects

TanaSeybert, Inc., New York, NY

Preflight/Prepress Specialist, July 00 - Sept 07

. Completed extensive preflight of incoming jobs written up from client

specs

. Confirmed color specs, resolved potential font issues, and performed

image color space conversions and resolution checks

. Performed design work, including typesetting, layout creation, retouching

and proofing

. Ripped postscript files to Dolev film, Kodak Approval and Iris print via

Nexus and Brisque prepress rips

. Completed regular flatbed scanning and barcode creation

. Operated file archiving and retrieval system

FSI, New York, NY

Digital Output Technican, August 1999 - October 2000

. Edited Mac/PC Desktop prepress output

. Worked with AGFA 7000 film output and Colormark large format printing

. Developed proficiency at chrome and flat art scanning using drum and

flatbed scanners

. Completed image color conversions and color correction

. Created and edited page layouts for assorted 4/c and b/w ads for

publications and periodicals

Manhattan Color Graphics (The Color Wheel), New York, NY

Desktop Operator, July 98 - July 99

. Edited Mac/PC Desktop prepress output

. Worked with AGFA and Kodak Approvals for film output and proofing.

. Created and edited slide set ups and output using Microsoft PowerPoint

for flip books and 35 mm slide presentations

. Performed preflighting and troubleshooting on digital files

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