David F. Glasco

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Fayetteville,Ga 30215

(acu0qh@r.postjobfree.com)

404-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY: Self motivated Graphic Designer/Prepress Artist with 20 years of proven experience in graphic design operations and supervision skills. Strengths include ability to manage several projects simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Special skills in: Prepress/color correction,Phone Card design(telecard), Lay-out Design, Illustrations, Logo Design, Problemsolving/Resolution,Strong Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Quality management. Proven experience in interfacing with all levels of management

COMPUTER SKILLS: PackEdge(Barco), Advanced user of graphics design programs including; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator CS6,CC, Freehand, Quark and Microsoft Word - (familiar with Corel Draw and CB4) etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mac/Barco(Package) Prepress Artist

Southern Graphic Systems, Atlanta,Ga 2005 – Present

Responsible for color corrections and trapping customers art work to ensure that process work prints correctly.

Ensure the graphic meets prepress standards.

Responsible for processing customers’ electronic files and ensuring that it meets printing standards for Flexo.

Using Mac & Barco platforms to produce art files.

Use Illustrator CS,6,CC Photoshop CS4, Freehand 9, Quark 3.3 and 4.0 produce art files.

Receive and send files via ISDN, modems, optical, zip & disk, pdf,lenfiles,Tiff,digital files etc.

Consult with sales staff regarding art specification.

Quality control/verification of final client digital files.

Assigned Lead for Major Corporate account resulting in highest possible annual performance appraisal-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mac/Barco Prepress Artist

Graphic Art Services, Marietta,Ga 2002 – Present

Responsible for color corrections and trapping customers art work to ensure that process work prints correctly.

Ensure the graphic meets prepress standards.

Responsible for processing customers’ film and ensuring that it meets printing standards for Flexo.

Using Mac & Barco platforms to produce art files.

Use Illustrator 9,8 Photoshop 4,3,5, Freehand 9, Quark 3.3 and 4.0 produce art files.

Receive and send files via ISDN, modems, optical, zip & disk, etc.

Consult with sales staff regarding art specification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mac/Barco Prepress Artist

Exopack(International Paper), Spartanburg, SC 1999 – 2002

Responsible for color corrections and trapping customers art work to ensure that process work prints correctly.

Ensure the graphic meets prepress standards.

Responsible for processing customers’ film and ensuring that it meets printing standards for Flexo.

Using Mac & Barco platforms to produce art files.

Use Illustrator 8,7,6 Photoshop 4,3,5, Freehand 9, Quark 3.3 and 4.0 produce art files.

Receive and send files via ISDN, modems, optical, zip & disk, etc.

Consult with sales staff regarding art specification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Package Prepress Artist

Southern Graphic System, Atlanta, GA 1997 – 1999

Responsible for trapping customers art work.

Ensured the graphic meets prepress standards.

Responsible for processing customer’s film and ensuring that it meets printing standards for Offset and Flexo.

Used Mac & Barco platforms to produce art files.

Managed Illustrator 8,7,6, Photoshop 4,3,5, Freehand 8, Quark 3.3 and 4.0 to produce art files.

Received and send files via ISDN, modems, optical, zip & disk, etc.

Consulted with sales staff regarding art specification.

Art Director/Free Lance Artist

B&L Licensing, Inc., Oakbrook, IL; 1994 - 1997

Consult clients regarding the development of art design.

Designed logos and telecards from start to finish using various graphics software programs.

Developed and coordinated project design and displays.

Freelance experience with the creation of logos, business cards, menus, maps and posters.

Created promotional material for presentation and direct mail.

Instrumental in art direction, illustration, paste-up, layout, selection of type styles and papers. Responsible for scanning customer’s art for digital files.

Lead/Key Operator:

Alpha Graphics, Milwaukee, WI; 1994 - 1996

Supervised paste-up and layouts for binding and cutting.

Checked and corrected pricing of jobs for corporate accounts.

Conducted customer’s tours.

Responsible for inspecting the quality control of various job procedures on the electronic printers.

Assisted sales staff with quotes of jobs.

Responsible for producing presentation proofs for potential clients.

Used Xerox Docu-tech 5328, 5390, 5365 (color copier), Canon 800 (color copier), Finishing (padding & bindery) and Fax machine.

Oversaw budgets, tracked over-time usage and conducted audit checks.

Cut department over-times by 40%.

Implemented quality control procedures.

Conducted training, performance reviews and counseled staff.

Copier Technician:

Pace Suburban Bus/Customer Service, Arlington Height, IL 1993 - 1994

Responsible for copying documents, cutting and folding all schedules for PACE.

Customer Service Representative:

Kinko's Bloomingdale, IL 1993 - 1994

Responsible for efficient, accurate and courteous assistance; determining customer needs and expectations and suggesting solutions and alternative methods for complicated projects.

Prepress Artist/Quality Control:

American E-Z Type, Lilburn, GA 1990 - 1993

Created layout, design and keylining for all applications of package design.

Monitored the quality control functions for proofing of artwork for flexo-printing plates before final production.

Planning, scheduling and managing the artwork of several clients.

EDUCATION:

University Of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor’s Of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Art History 1986

Portfolio Center, Atlanta, GA,

Graphic Design Specializing in Visual Communications

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