Andrew Dean Heavlin

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Chicago,I’ll

60626

PROFILE: EXPERIENCE: Production Artist who has delivered quality by working with strict attention to detail. Responsibilities have included building files to release to printers, color correcting hi-res images, and working closely with art directors and print buyers to ensure projects are done correctly and on schedule. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Project manager who solves problems quickly. Designed pages and created production-ready files for circulars, marketing materials, signs, banners, books, and textbooks. keeps files organized/archived, and manages time well to meet deadlines.

EXPERIENCE: PRODUCTION ARTIST 1996-2022

Bath & Body Works (1/2023-10/2023)

Marks SGSCO (2/2022-6/2022)

Prodigious (2018-2022)

Schawk (2011-2018)

Gaston Advertising (2006-2011)

MSI, Inc. (2004-2005)

Proof Positive/Farrowlyne Associates, Inc. (2004-2005) Heinemann Library (2001-2004)

API Publishing Services (1999-2001)

ASG Sherman Graphics (1996-1999)

American Color (1992-1996)

• Extensive experience retouching photos and color correcting high resolution images.

• Ensured that pages meet all printers’ specs.

• Duties included typesetting, multi-page layout, and basic proofreading.

• Set up style sheets and master pages.

• Collaborated with project managers and designers on special projects, including image composition.

• Prepared files for digital press (direct to plate).

• Archive images in databases.

Achievements:

• Corrected color on complex images in ad pages (jewelry, models’ skin)

(Gaston).

• Built a digital model for a client’s (Ulta) new stores that included signs, banners, and product on shelves (Gaston).

• Demonstrated attention to detail in setting up die lines and die cuts (MSI).

• Created an archive systems for a book publisher (Heinemann).

• Managed all phases of projects for book layout (Heinemann, Proof Positive).

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• Developed broad skills working with Photoshop and Illustrator. Clients included Best Buy, OfficeMax, Sam’s Club, Petsmart, and Sears PRODUCTION MANAGER

American Color

• Prepared and flightchecked pages for final output to press.

• Scheduled and supervised workflow.

• Trained employees on hardware, software, and related systems.

• Studied graphic design at Northern Illinois University.

• Total Quality Management, Corporate Certification (American Color) Senior Level in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

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