Ronald A. Masson

**** ********** **. acpf1o@r.postjobfree.com

Rocklin, CA 95677 651 -226-6296 Cell

OBJECTIVE I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my printing/pre press skills

for the success of the organization, where I can grow professionally and personally.

COMPUTOR/PRESS MAC/PC - Adobe InDesign - Imaging Tech - Photoshop CS3

SKILLS Capture One - Scanning - Mark Andy 870 & 2200 - Microsoft Word

HIGHLIGHTS Over 30 year’s color pre-press and printing experience

Managed Scanning/Imaging Departments/Production Artist

QUALITY CONTROL Attention to detail * Strong organizational skills * Mechanically inclined

Inspect and maintain equipment * Problem solving skills * Review and inspect

INTERPERSONAL Record of punctual work attendance and minimal lost time due to illness

COMMUNICATION Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Involvement in 5S/lean manufacturing

Responsible for inventory, hiring and firing, employee reviews, research and

development and purchasing of equipment.

PROFESSIONAL Computype, St.Paul, MN 2010-2014 / Periscope, Minneapolis, MN 1998-2008 /

EXPERIENCE Laser Graphics, Hillside, Il 1992-1998

Scanning/Imaging Manager

Instrumental in setting color parameters for proofing and scanning devices.

Responsible for training, planning, directing workflows and purchasing equipment for

Scanning, Imaging and Photography department needs. Worked with photographers

on sets to ensure best images for print publications and catalogs. Maintain and repair

Scanners, Processors and imaging devices.

Digital Image Artist

Convert, image manipulation, comp, color correct, outline and mask files.

Responsible for color matching files to product. Proofread for final approval

and specifications. Calibrate all digita l proof devices. Produce images for

all Catalog, Ad work, Packages and In-Store marketing. Worked closely with

Art Directors/Photographers and clients as a color analyst.

Printing

Working manager of Insty Prints, operated and maintained AB Di ck 2 color presses and

operated a variety cutters, folders and plate making cameras. Operated a Docucolor

2000digital press and ran wide format printers. Operated and maintained Mark Andy

2200/870 web press w/die cutting capabilities.

EDUCATION John F. Kennedy High School, 3 year Graphic Arts Program Chicago, IL

Color Certificate through DS America Enterprise.