Timothy A. Ford
Dearborn, Michigan 48128
OBJECTIVE
A full time position that will utilize my extensive background in the
printing industry and computer skills as a Macintosh / PC operator, also as
a digital press operator.
SKILL AND EXPERIENCE
. Excellent customer service and troubleshooting skills.
. Work well independently and as a team member.
. Operate Macintosh and PC computers (almost all applications)
. Certified as a HP digital press operator.
. Work with thoroughness and attention to detail.
. Can multi-task and meet deadlines.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Adair Printing Technologies
Dexter, MI
Employed from March 2005 - October 2010
Duties included - Operate Macintosh and PC computers for file output to
proofing and plating for both digital and offset printing (web and sheet
fed). Make corrections to customer's files as needed, such as type and
color corrections. Work with and create PDF files. (Also used for Internet
proofing) Operate and maintain HP w3250 Digital web press. Operate AGFA
scanner.
Graphic Enterprises, Inc.
Madison Heights, MI
Employed from August 1994 - March 2005
Duties included - Operate Macintosh and PC computers for file output to
proofing and plating for offset printing. Make corrections to customer's
files as needed, such as type and color corrections. Work with and create
PDF files. Also worked as camera operator, scanner, color stripper,
proofing and plate making.
Allied Graphic Arts, Inc.
Detroit, MI
Employed from August 1991 - August 1994
Duties included - camera operator, color stripper, made proofs and plate
making.
Robins Printing Company
Livionia, MI
Employed from March 1985 - August 1991
Duties included - camera operator, color stripper, made proofs and plate
making. Operated Misomex plate maker.
Renaissance Printing
Detroit, MI
Employed from July 1982 - March 1985
Duties included - Supervisor of afternoon shift, ordered stock, scheduled
jobs and employees, color stripping, proof and plate making for web and
sheet fed presses.
Education
HP Indigo Training
Apogee X web server and rip
Detroit Graphics Arts Institute - 1985-1987 and 1994-1995
National Electronics - 1976-1977
High School Diploma - Wayne Memorial High School - 1976