Quality Control High School

Michael S. Bencze

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Ewing, NJ *8638

T: 609-***-****

E: ****.******@*****.***

Highlights & Qualifications

- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications.

- Experienced Preflight/Post Approval Operator with exceptional attention to detail, high level of

organization, ability to multitask, and outstanding problem solving skills.

- Provided unparalleled quality control of art files to ensure that all settings are correct including color,

image resolution, output settings, and fonts.

- Monitored and corrected inconsistencies and mistakes in art files prior to release including photo

retouching, color corrections/adjustments, masking, file conversion and management.

- Strong understanding of CMYK process printing as well as applied knowledge of Pantone Matching

System.

Education

BA in Graphic Design/Visual Communications, 3.45 GPA

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ

Relevant Work Experience

2009-Current Freelance Graphic Design, non-profit agencies

Designed and/or updated promotional pieces including logos, brochures, booklets, and newsletters for

local non-profit organizations. Handled all price quoting and invoicing. Held client meetings to

discuss objectives and review corrections. Worked with local printing companies to prepare the

artwork for print production.

2010 Temporary Post Approval Operator, Disc Makers, Pennsauken, NJ

Inspected final client-approved art files to be released for production. Provided quality control for all

paper/board press and on-disc print artwork, checking for resolution, bleed, safety, fold type, ink levels and

color separations. Managed a large format film processor/imagesetter to produce film separations for on-disc

silkscreen printing. Modified client-supplied artwork to fit within certain specifications. Developed a stronger

understanding of CTP processes and procedures. Checked final plates before sending out to print shop.

2007-2009 Digital Imaging Specialist, Disc Makers, Pennsauken, NJ

Inspected clients’ art files to ensure that they supplied all of the necessary elements needed for print

production. Managed all color corrections/photo retouches, including price quoting, for Design Studio

and Prepress departments. Managed a drum scanner, as well as a photo studio, for the entire

company’s digital imaging needs. Worked closely with Project Managers and Prepress Managers to

troubleshoot problem art files and provide solutions for production issues. Held a monthly introductory

training of new employees. Dispersed new jobs and correction sheets to department employees and

project managers.

2007 Part-Time Assistant, AdSpeak Marketing Communications, Warrington, PA

Organized data for HTML web pages. Summarized product descriptions for online catalog. Scanned

and prepared images for the web including cropping, resizing, compositing. Printed hardcopy proofs

from PDFs for client review. General reception.

2007 Art gallery monitor, The Richard Stockton College of NJ art gallery

General reception work. Greeted incoming guests. Promoted exhibitions. Installed/uninstalled

exhibitions. General security.

2006 Internship, Senior Project 1 - Therapy and Living Consultants, The Richard Stockton College of

NJ

Worked with a fellow student to design a logo, brochure, and website for small local business.

Attended weekly professional meetings with client to assess any corrections. Educated the client on

updating the content of their website.

Special Projects/Opportunities

2005-2007 Research assistant, The Richard Stockton College of NJ

Researched information in the field of art history using multiple forms of media, and authored journal

articles for electronic online archive, The Art and Architecture of New Jersey.

Honors and Awards

2003-2007 Dean’s List, The Richard Stockton College of NJ

2003 Willitts-Hogan-Tonne-Post 39 Auxillary award

Student with most interest and progress in art,

Florence Township Memorial High School

2003 Carolyn Rusk Sullenberger Scholarship for the Arts,

Florence Township Memorial High School

Skills and Interests

Software knowledge, Mac OSX and Microsoft Windows XP, Adobe Creative Suite 4, Photoshop CS4,

Illustrator CS4, InDesign CS4, Acrobat, QuarkXPress 8, Freehand MX, CorelDRAW X4, Linotype

FontExplorer, Basic HTML, Microsoft Office

Other artistic proficiencies, illustration, screen printing, bookbinding, general knowledge of monotype,

intaglio, and aquatint printmaking processes, black and white photo development, oil painting,

stretching canvas

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