Desktop Production Specialist
Resume:
JOHN WESOLOWSKI
DESKTOP PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Hampton Beach
New Hampshire 03842
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My Job Experience
Execute and organize images that include advertising, e-commerce and corporate high-end photography retouching
Color corrections and color changes
Expertise on fabric textures and patterns and wrinkle removal
Skin and beauty retouching
Masking and path creation
Ability to create and produce complex compositing of two or more images into one background or different
environments as required
Catalog print production
Delivery of files: disc burning, copying, internal/external FTP, and internal delivery sites
I Have Skills
College: Fine Arts with focus on painting, life drawing and design
Photography background; Commercial, Portrait, Event and Lifestyle Professional Photographer
Knowledge of color profiles, proofing, channels and conversions on both RGB and CMYK color spaces
Advanced Photoshop skills with a main focus on color correcting and high-end retouching
Working knowledge of RAW formats, PSD, TIFF, JPEG and Vector EPS file formats
Twenty years advanced MAC computer skills
Experience working within a server-based environment and familiarity with FTP transfers
Able to manage multiple projects efficiently; excellent communication and organization skills;
Self-prioritize in a fast paced environment while working under tight deadlines
Able to work independently and to make aesthetic decisions pertinent to each brand
Extremely organized and able to adhere to server protocols
Intimate experience with: Adobe CC, Lightroom 4-5, Indesign CC, Illustrator CC
Print production best practices. Page production editing and pre-flight
Large format printing
Employment History
Freelance Contractor for Timberland, Stratham NH
Retouching and color correcting
Williams & Partners, North Reading MA. 2010-2013
Production Specialist:
Agency level Photoshop editing, Color correction, Pre-press production
Clients: Volvo, Acura, Carnival Cruse Lines, McDonald’s, Sperry Top-Sider, Fage Yogurt
Villanti and Sons Printers. Milton Vermont 2008-2009
Production Specialist:
Printing Pre-press and color correction, retouching product matching.
Clients: Lake Chaplain Chocolates, University Catalogues.
Studio 162. Boston, MA. A division of Uni-Graphic 2008
Color Mac Operator:
Ad agency color conversion, correction and retouching, page building, proofing and shipping.
Clients: Cadillac, Ocean Spray, Jack Daniels
Uni Graphic. Woburn, MA. 2007-2008
Color Mac Operator:
While working at Uni Graphic, my main responsibility was color correction, retouching, page assembly, PDF
generation and proofing. I also implemented a bimonthly profiling schedule for all of the monitors in the color
department. Additionally, I worked closely with the Department Color Manager and coworkers by offering my
experience pertaining to industry established work flows in an effort to improve product quality and meet or
exceed client expectations.
Clients: New Balance, Talbots
Vermillion inc. Derry, NH. 2005-2007
Color Mac Operator:
Agency color corrections, retouching and catalogue product swatch matching.
Clients: Cuddledown of Maine, Plow and Hearth, Royal Caribbean Cruse Lines
Quad Graphics. Braintree, MA. 2004-2005
Color Mac Operator:
Catalogue color corrections, retouching and product swatch matching.
Clients: Chadwick’s of Boston, Vogue
Vermillion inc. Derry, NH. 1993-2004
Color Manager:
I was Color Manager for the last two years at Vermillion. I was responsible for scheduling work and assigning jobs
to three other color operators and writing their annual reviews. Reviewed color and made color comments to match
original or products. I worked closely with the sales staff and the customer service department.
Additionally, I quoted jobs for estimating.
Education:
GATF Color Management Conference: Phoenix, AZ.
Scitex Blaze Operator Training: NJ/ IL.
Crosfield System Training: Glenrock, NJ.
Fine Art/ Design: Greenfield Community College: Greenfield, MA.
Giving Back: Volunteer for the Portrait Project 2013
Thank You
John Wesolowski
Hampton NH 03842
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John Wesolowski Photography
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