Manager Project
Resume:
Synthia D. Conrad
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Xenia, Ohio 45385, 937-***-****
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PROFILE
I have over twenty years of extensive working experience in electronic
prepress production, with thorough knowledge of all aspects of photo-offset
fundamentals and graphic design production. I also have strong
organizational and troubleshooting skills with the ability to multitask
effectively. I maintain great attention to detail and have the willingness
to accept and fulfill new challenges.
EMPLOYMENT
MeadWestvaco Dayton, Ohio
2002-2009 Prepress Supervisor
. Managed five direct reports responsible for working directly with the
Marketing groups to insure jobs going to outside vendors are accurate
and print ready.
. Spearheaded prepress color initiative to bring all production proofing
in-house for color consistency. The project was greatly successful,
completed on time and within budget. In just the first year, the
return on investment saved the company hundreds of thousands of
dollars in proofing costs and production time.
. Assigned and tracked all incoming work projects through Prepress
department.
. Maintained prepress budget and consumable costs.
. Provided leadership, coaching, and motivation to direct reports to
build a strong and effective team.
. Communicated with vendors, both domestic and international.
. Member of cross-functional "XRay" team (Marketing, Operations &
Creative Service), created to move jobs between different overseas
vendors for product samples and merchandise production.
. Provided technical expertise to the Sourcing team during visits to
Hong Kong, China, Korea, and Peru for vendor qualifications.
. Continual research of technological advances in printing techniques,
graphic equipment, and current software by attended trade shows,
conventions, and training seminars.
. Created production files for FranklinCovey planners and organizers.
2001-2002 Prepress Specialist
. Created templates for calendar, stationery, and school products.
. Trained designers in proper file building and software techniques.
. Preflight designer's files.
. Maintained and troubleshoot all Macintosh computers and servers (both
software & hardware).
. Research and purchased all software for Creative Service Department.
. Inventoried and ordered all department consumables.
. Structured and lead team to create and maintain department procedure
manual.
. Worked directly with outside freelancers to produce marketing
collateral, such as catalogs, brochures, and flyers.
. Conducted "Roundtable" training sessions with Creative Services, which
kept all designers abreast of latest software developments, color
management changes, font issues, and more.
. Designed and produced EXI wall and mini calendars, Cornerstone pocket
planners, and helped with the production of numerous other products as
needed.
. Image retouching and enhancement.
. Archived and recorded all completed projects.
Norcom Norcross, Georgia
2001 Freelance
. Designed and created journal, notebook, portfolio, and assignment book
files for National Geographic project.
. Provided technical support to Licensing/Design Advisor of project.
Central Printing Company Dayton, Ohio
1990-2001 Electronic Prepress Technician
. Established and structured Electronic Prepress Department.
. Wrote procedure manual for newly developed Electronic Prepress
Department.
. Responsible for electronic prepress production, including preflighting
& troubleshooting customer's files, electronic stripping, image
retouching, film imposing & output, flatbed scanning, and conventional
& digital proofing.
. Maintained and troubleshoot all Macintosh computers (both software &
hardware).
. Conducted basic computer and software training classes for company
personnel.
. Organized and lead monthly department meetings.
. Additional responsibilities included archiving and filing all finished
jobs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software Experience
Adobe CS5: QuarkXPress 8 Preps FileMaker Pro
. Photoshop Freehand MX Stuffit Deluxe Fetch
. InDesign Microsoft Word Extensis Suitcase Retrospect
. Illustrator Microsoft Excel Bar Code Pro
. Acrobat Professional Microsoft PowerPoint Cumulus
Computer Experience
All Macintosh computers & servers
Apple Certified Technician 2001-2005
Windows 7, XP & Vista
Misc. Equipment Experience
Epson 9800 & 9600, Efi (Best) RIP
Agfa Grand Sherpamatic, ApogeeX RIP
Screen Image Setter & Film Processor, Harlequin RIP
Creo & Umax Scanners
Multiple backup and removeable storage devices
EDUCATION
Sinclair Community College Dayton, Ohio
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Graphics
Graduated with honors - Deans list
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
2006-07 Leadership 1: Foundations of Leadership-completed four-week course.
2007 ESI-Project Management courses:
. Managing Projects
. Project Leadership/Management
. Quality for Project Managers
2007-2008 eLearning On-line classes:
. Six Sigma
< White Belt Certificate - 7/31/2007
< Yellow Belt Certificate - 12/21/2007
Synthia D. Conrad
1216 Paintersville-New Jasper Road
Xenia, Ohio 45385, 937-***-****
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REFERENCES
Leslie Mathew
Manager of Delivery Solutions
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Riccardo Morganti
Master Production Scheduler
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Larry Norman
Prepress Specialist
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Susan Shirley
Lab Technician
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Dave Whitley
Product Development Procurement Manager
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