Quality Control Manager

George J. Slezak

* ***** **** *******, *** York *0541

abm5k8@r.postjobfree.com

Cell 914-***-****

Statement

As a full cycle graphics professional, I pride myself on my

ability to work

collaboratively with a diverse group of shareholders, in the

production of

advertising and marketing material; both visually strong and

bottom line practical.

Experience

Ogilvy And Mather, New York, NY 1998-2008

Digital Retouching Manager

Managed retouching projects from start to completion.

Managed a staff of eight digital artists through two shifts.

. Directed the requests of Clients, Art Directors, and Print

Producers to the Digital Artists.

. Responsible for quality control and maintaining budgetary and

deadline constraints.

Estimated, budgeted and invoiced jobs using Job Charge.

Maintained and purchased materials for the Kodak Approval XP.

Oversaw the operation of a Heidelberg 3400 scanner.

Created a 50% savings on purchasing of scanner supplies.

Clients: Abbot Laboratories, American Express, Avon, DHL, Enfamil,

IBM,

Kraft, Morgan Stanley, Motorola, Pitney Bowes,

Unilever, Wyeth.

Duggal Visual Projects, New York, NY 1992-1998

Manager of Digital Imaging

. Managed three Isomet scanner operators and four Shima-Seiki

artists through three shifts.

. Increased the scanning groups' production by 300% and reduced

turn-around time by 33%.

. Created a second shift and doubled day scanning production.

Implemented quality control and daily calibration of the Kodak

LVT.

. Developed and conducted workshops on scanning, color and

resolution.

Applied Graphic Technologies, New York, NY 1989-1992

Scanner Operator

Certified Crosfi eld 646 Drum Scanner Operator.

. Responsible for digitizing all art for the Super Studio.

Calibrated and produced transparencies on a Symbolic Science

Fire 1000.

Kordet, New York, NY 1985-1989

Still-Life Photographer

Created product photographs using a view camera and

tungsten lighting.

. Brought clients and art directors concepts to life on film.

Chelsea Photographics, New York, NY 1981-1985

Still-Life Photographer

. Promoted from assistant to staff photographer in four

months.

Created product photography using view cameras and Strobe

lighting.

Coordinated five shooting areas and collaborated with

stylists.

Peace Corps, Belize, Central America 1979-1981

Volunteer, Curriculum Development Unit

Designed and printed curriculum guides for the primary

school system.

. Developed and conducted successful village book

production seminars.

Education

William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey 1978

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Arts Minor

Noteworthy

Balloon Handler, Sponge Bob, Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York, NY

2008

First Place, My Tool Chair Art Contest, Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah, NY

2007

Lead Scanner Operator, 'Brotherhood', a Memorial to the 9/11 firemen. 2001

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