MEAGHAN KOHLER

** * ********** *****, * onway, SC 29526 [cell ]: 949-***-**** [ email ]: m abnkqu@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Experienced, highly organized and detail oriented print professional with proven success in production planning and leading project

teams. Successfully applies multitasking talents in coordinating workflow through prepress, color retouching, lithographic, digital

printing large format, and fulfillment departments. Planned production of time sensitive materials worldwide for tradeshow events,

POP, and Premedia. BS Graphic Communications. Additional skills include:

* Thorough understanding of print workflow automation

* Strong expertise in print management software: job tracking, estimating, purchase orders, and supply management

* Reliable and trusted

* Negotiation / vendor management

* Collaboration and team building

* Effective and creative problem solving

* Knowledgeable in prepress software and SWOP standards for output devices

EXPERIENCE

Aquent, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL November 2007 – July 2008

Contract Engagement

Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Print Traffic Coordinator

* Created print specifications for print production of brochures, pamphlets, flyers, direct mailers, advertisements, posters, event

displays, and specialty items for student enrollment, student retentions, graduation, corporate road show events, etc.

* Facilitated print production of marketing initiatives with Marketing, B2B, University Relations, and Kaplan subsidiaries.

* Coordinated all in-house initiatives from concept to press.

* Negotiated with outside print media and advertising vendors to ensure time/cost efficient production and distribution.

* Created and managed master production schedule for all marketing initiatives for in-house and outside agencies.

* Organized weekly production meetings with team members and outside vendors to manage job progression.

Primary Color Systems, Costa Mesa, CA June 2005 – February 2007

Assistant Print Production Coordinator

* Provided a wide range of print media services for leading advertising agencies, entertainment industries, and recognized corporate

imaging groups.

* Oversaw production of print media through prepress, color retouching, lithographic, digital printing and large format.

* Produced print media: billboards, car wraps, POP, duratrans, tradeshow displays, press kits, SWOP proofs, business cards, etc.

* Administered daily production schedule for Production Manager and clients via File Maker.

* Collaborated with Account Representatives, Estimators, and outside vendors to deliver cost-efficient products.

* Established profitable relationships with clients by ensuring all their requirements were met.

* Recognized for providing continuous outstanding service to clients for 2006.

Excelsior Printing Company, North Adams, MA July 2003 – April 2005

Desktop Prepress Technician

* Administered preflight of client-submitted files to ensure prepress requirements.

* Prepared files for print both traditionally and CTP.

* Provided clients with prepress services including dylux proofing, mock-ups, and color consistency.

* Monitored time for client approvals in order to move to press production.

* Utilized PSI print management system to ensure appropriate billing by tracking time allotted per prepress phase as well as charging

use of materials necessary to complete each function.

EDUCATION

BS Graphic Communications, Rochester Institute of Technology – School of Printing Management & Sciences

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook; Adobe: Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; File Maker,

QuarkXPress, Preps, Prinergy Workflow; RIP Controls: EFI Fiery, AGFA ApogeeX; FTP software

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