With a career spanning **+ years, the Prepress Technician brings an

extensive background in process improvement, technology upgrades, and color management. Their expertise lies in streamlining pre-media processes, maintaining relationships with vendors, and staying updated with emerging technologies in the field. The individual's proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Prinergy Prepress System, coupled with their innovative approach to problem-solving, has consistently led to increased efficiency and productivity. Their collaborative nature has fostered effective team dynamics, resulting in high-quality, on-brand pre-media materials. Employment history

Dec 2010 - Jan 2024

Pre Media Operator

1-Vision at Louisville

Identify opportunities to streamline pre-media processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and productivity. Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of pre-media materials

Identify opportunities to automate pre-media processes and implement technology solutions to increase efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with the creative team to develop innovative ideas and concepts for pre-media materials, ensuring they align with the employer's branding and marketing objectives.

Monitor industry trends and stay updated on new technology and software in the pre-media field, and recommend potential upgrades or enhancements to the employer.

Monitor industry trends and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in pre-media production.

Thomas

Phillips

Prepress Technician

172 Burnt Sienna Dr, Mount Washington, United

States, 40047

502-***-****

ad3jpf@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

Process Improvement

Technology Upgrades

Color Management

Adobe Creative Suite

Prinergy Prepress Sysrem

Skillful

Experienced

Skillful

Expert

Experienced

Employment history

2006 - Dec 2010

Prepress Technician

Multi Packaging Solitions at Louisville

Implement and maintain color management processes to ensure accurate and consistent color reproduction in printed materials. Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of color profiles and settings for different printing materials and processes, ensuring efficient and accurate color reproduction.

Utilize industry-standard software and equipment to create and edit graphic designs for print production. Collaborate with graphic designers, prepress operators, and press operators to troubleshoot color issues and optimize color quality in printed materials.

Collaborate with customer service representatives and clients to understand their printing needs and provide guidance on prepress requirements. Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols in the prepress department, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in color management and prepress processes to provide innovative solutions and improvements 2004 - 2006

Prepress Technician

V.G. Reed & Sons at Louisville

Collaborate with graphic designers and clients to ensure high-quality print materials meet their specifications Utilize prepress software to troubleshoot and resolve any issues with digital files provided by customers or graphic designers. Utilize prepress software and equipment to prepare print materials for production Collaborate with production team to optimize printing processes and reduce waste Maintain a library of prepress software resources and stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements Perform regular maintenance and calibration on prepress software and equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent any issues or downtime

Maintain and troubleshoot prepress equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime 2002 - 2004

Prepress Manager

Clark & Riggs Printing at Louisville

Implement and maintain quality control standards for prepress operations to ensure accuracy and consistency of printed materials. Implement and manage prepress workflow automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors Develop and implement efficient workflows and procedures for prepress operations to optimize productivity and reduce turnaround time. Develop and implement training programs for prepress staff to improve their technical skills and knowledge 1995 - 2002

Prepress Manager

Wallace at Lebanon/Chicago

Implementing new prepress technologies and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce costs Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure accuracy and consistency in prepress output. Developing and implementing training programs to ensure employees are up-to-date with the latest prepress technologies and workflows Develop and implement training programs for prepress operators to enhance their skills and knowledge in the latest prepress technologies and workflows.

Evaluating the performance of the prepress team and providing feedback for improvement Monitoring industry trends and conducting research to stay updated on new prepress technologies and workflows Identify and implement cost-saving measures in the prepress department to optimize operational expenses and improve overall profitability. Employment history

1989 - 1995

Electronic Stripper

Publishers Primting Company at Shepherdsville

Implement advanced automation techniques to improve efficiency and accuracy in electronic stripping processes, resulting in cost savings for the company

Develop and implement new electronic stripping techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the printing process. Collaborate with design and prepress teams to ensure accurate and high-quality electronic stripping processes. Collaborate with the design team to optimize artwork layout for electronic stripping process, ensuring accurate reproduction and reducing production time

Train and mentor new employees in the use of advanced automation techniques and electronic stripping processes to ensure consistency and efficiency in the printing process.

Create and maintain a database of electronic stripping techniques and best practices to serve as a resource for the design and prepress teams, ensuring consistent and efficient processes.

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in electronic stripping technology, and provide recommendations for implementing new tools or techniques that could improve efficiency and quality. Education

1983 - 1986

Diploma

McClean County High at Calhoun, KY

Studied Computer programming.

1986 - 1988

None

Sullivan University at Louisville

Studied Computer programming and Business Administration. References

Kevin Helton

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Courses

1996 - 1996

Preps Imposition training in Seattle Wa.

Scenic Soft

1-Vision

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