Quality Control Manager

Dynamic self-motivated professional with solid experience in digital

imaging including custom printing, scanning, and retouching; highly

productive and reliable while producing accurate work in addition to client

satisfaction in even the most demanding environment.

Qualifications

. Eight years of professional Photoshop experience; particularly

retouching and professional masking techniques

. Streamlined management of digital systems and workflow; system

profiles, estimates, color correction, archiving, and multiple job

deadlines

. Extensive interior/exterior architectural retouching and color

correction experience

. Production using flatbed scanners and Heidelberg Tango drum

scanner and corresponding scanning software

. Custom inkjet print production, large and small, archival fine art

to commercial formats

. Staff supervision: open/close, scheduling, and invoicing

Employment

8/2007-Present ? Freelance Photographer, Digital Assistant, Retoucher,

Photoshop Tutor ? Chicago, IL

4/2007-6/2011 ? Digital Imaging Manager, The Pixel Mint ? Chicago, IL

. Successfully oversee all aspects of production of independent digital

imaging lab including: scanning, retouching, printing, maintenance,

created custom ICC profiles, and quality control

. Detailed jewelry retouching for national catalog and billboard

campaign

. Interior retouching for international decorative textile firm

. High-end scanning, fluid-mounting, upkeep, and diagnostic monitoring

of the Tango drum scanner

. Principal scanner and retoucher for The Complete Architecture of Adler

and Sullivan

. Training and overseeing assistant technicians and outsourcing to

freelancers

. Provide personalized custom workflow management of up to 10 clients

simultaneously

. Workflow and time management to ensure completion of all open jobs on

or before deadline

. Updated systems' software, hardware, and profiles

. Successful client development demonstrating an excellent track record

in client relations, account growth, and client management

10/2003-5/2005 ? Production/Student Manager, Imaging

Systems Lab, Rochester Institute of Photography (RIT)

? NY

. Responsible for production; managed and trained student employees that

reported directly to me

. Operated, maintained, and oversaw quality and color control of E-6 and

C-41 dip and dunk film processors

. Operated and scheduled maintenance for Durst Lambda large format

chromogenic printer

. Operated and maintained RA-4 processor

. Supervised Noritsu mini-lab operation and quality control

6/2003-5/2005 ? Cage Associate, Photography Cage, RIT ? NY

. Management of the principal digital lab for the photo school including

calibration of monitors and printers

. Maintenance and repair of all student photography equipment and

facilities, including student darkrooms, enlargers, cameras, inkjet

printers, and various other photographic equipment

Education, Awards, and Professional Development

BFA Photography, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2005

Portville Art Department Award

Lee Frair Award

Virginia Stauffer Scholarship

RIT Ibero/Pryd Scholarship

Member of National Association of Photoshop Professionals

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Creativity Tour Workshop, 2009

Epson Print Academy Workshop, 2010

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