Production Specialist Graphic Designer
Resume:
George A. Leffler **** Fike Dr.
Chattanooga, TN *7412
********@***.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-leffler-2a3b549/ Education:
B.F.A. in Art & Design, May 2000
College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50012 Experience:
• Over 20 years of experience with desktop publishing software.
• Over 25 years using Macintosh operating systems.
• Experienced with Windows OS.
• Extensive experience with layout, pagination and pre-press environments.
• Extensive use of the Adobe Creative Suite of desktop publishing software in a Macintosh network.
• Extensive use of the Google Workplace software environment in a Macintosh network.
• Competitive in all aspects of print design; from ad/layout creation to approval using software RIPs on print providers web systems.
• Leadership ability with individuals and small teams in time sensitive roles and critical situations.
• Adept in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of applications in the business environment. Employment:
Production Specialist July 2015 – June 2024
True North Custom Publishing
1301 Riverfront Parkway, Ste 101, Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-***-**** Production specialist, focusing primarily on print production and client-side prepress QC work. Majority of work was on printed magazines and direct mail, using the Adobe suite of applications. Soft proofed through various vendors utilizing the Kodak InSite interface. Digital QC work on downloadable guides, infographics, PDFs designed for email and landing pages. Responsible for creative department font management. In 2018 I became a backup to the Director of IT. I assisted in department and company IT requests and acted as backup when the director was unavailable. Upstaging, Inc. February 2015 – July 2015
821 Park Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178 815-***-****
Print Shop June 2015 – July 2015
Work in the print shop at Upstaging, Inc. producing stickers, labels, vinyl graphics and more. Using Mutoh valuejet vinyl printer and a mutoh vinl cutter. Also an HP Scitex FB700 printer. A/V Department Manager February 2015 – June 2015
Inventory and manage A/V components, TVs, monitors, media players, distribution and cables for the trade show/rental side of Upstaging, Inc.
Prepress/Pagination Manager October 2003 – April 2013 American Marketing & Publishing, L.L.C.
915 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115 815-***-**** I started with this local phone book company as a graphic designer and manager of part-time design personnel. This transitioned into being responsible for the layout and uploading of each publication to our print vendors. As the number of publications grew, I led another designer in layouts and soft proofing of publications. Publication count grew from under 100 to over 500 during my employment. Extensive use of Adobe Creative Suite and online soft proofing applications from Kodak (Insite), Dalim (Printempo) and Agfa (Apogee). Contract Designer May 2002 – February 2003
Innovative Lighting
109 Progressive Ave., Roland, IA 50236 515-***-**** Freelance packaging designer, ported new company retail look over to new and existing product packaging. Utilizing Adobe applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Produced 20 plus page catalog mock-ups using QuarkXPress.
Design Specialist September 2001 – December 2001
NovaScan Technologies
2501 N. Loop Dr., Ames, IA 50010 515-***-****
I developed promotional materials including pamphlets, brochures and product design. I also created cad drawings for prototype and final pieces to be cnc fabricated. Creative Director August 1999 – May 2000
Iowa State Daily
108 Hamilton Hall, ISU, Ames, IA 50011 515-***-**** I began as an ad designer and in my second year advanced to the position of creative director. I designed ads, covers, layouts for special sections, and ganged ads. Conceived and composed instructional reference material for other designers, and aided the overall design of the newspaper. After graduation I returned to the Iowa State Daily to assist as a student supervisor (8/00–9/00) and later as a night supervisor (10/01–11/01). During this time I trained new student night staff how to output the paper and prepare it for transfer to the printer's imagesetter.
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