OSCAR HENRY LOPEZ
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
EXPERIENCE
Production Coordinator
August 2019 – Present Monarch Lithographic, Inc, Montebello, CA
Work closely with U.S.G.P.O. on books, brochures, posters, foldouts, created layouts and dummies for various books. Created layouts from 4-pagers all the way up to 400-pagers.
Work closely with internal sales teams, estimating, and customers to create jobs for small and large digital print orders as well as offset orders.
Platemaker/Prepress Operator
May 2000 – July 2019 Monarch Lithographic, Inc, Montebello, CA
Format and proof - Platemakers format and proof text and images from designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. This includes digital and photo typesetting.
Adjust layout - Platemakers use computer software to adjust layout and ensure that text and images have the proper format, spacing, and clarity.
Expose plates - Platemakers expose plates digitally or conventionally so they can be printed, while meeting company and customer standards. Also, worked in proofing department creating Oris and Iris proofs.
Process Stripper (4/C) – Pre-Press Department June 1982 – April 2000 Monarch Lithographic, Inc, Montebello, CA Process stripper / image assembler
plans composition of film flat according to customer's requirements, applying knowledge of film assembly
pieces together and positions negative or positive film on layout sheets; and makes composite film, using precision measuring instruments, artist's work aids and photographic equipment, to assemble multi- or single-color film flat used in production of lithographic printing plates
EDUCATION
1977 – 1982 Don Bosco Technical Institute
3 years high school and 2 years junior college education specializing in Photo Offset Printing/Graphic Communications
SKILLS
Excellent customer service, telephone etiquette, and communication skills
Proficient in Prinergy Workflow and Adobe Acrobat applications
Highly proficient in Magnus VLF, 40-inch Trendsetter, Epson 9800 proofers, and Oris machines for making Iris proofs
CONTACT
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented professional with experience in offset printing, especially U.S.G.P.O. jobs, and customer service. Also, have extensive experience with commercial printing accounts. Known as hard-working, I can be relied upon to help the company achieve its goals. Dependable worker with knowledge of industry applications and open to learning new application systems.
Highly self-motivated and organized, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
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