30+ Yr. Creative Graphic Designer Expert in Prepress & Event Photogr

YURI ANDREI RODRIGUEZ

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 954-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn Portfolio

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER ART DIRECTOR PREPRESS MANAGER

Innovative, results-driven professional with 30+ years of experience across print, web, and broadcast platforms. Proficient in product development, industrial design, and entertainment corporate branding style guides. Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, with expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop, video editing, and web content management. Talented at leading creative teams, driving impactful marketing initiatives, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a passion for travel and a demonstrated portfolio of inventive, resourceful solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Graphic Design Art Direction Prepress and Production Management Digital and Web Design Creative Strategy Branding Project Management Photography Typography Client Relationship Management Cross-Functional Leadership Marketing and Sales Team Collaboration Problem-solving Attention to Detail Oral and Written Communication

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 20 years of event and commercial photography experience, comprising of top clients such as Eden Roc Hotel, Movado, Care Resource, and White Party Association; additionally worked as a Magazine Event Photographer for Hotspots, Guy Magazine, Miamigo, David, and Scoop.

Specialized in the end-to-end creation of catalogs and magazines, from conceptualization to final production, assuring project goals are met efficiently and independently.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, and InDesign CC, enabling the creation of visually appealing graphics and layouts across various media.

Well-versed in handling Preps, Dynasty RIP, Quark Xpress 9, Agfa Taipan, Apogee X, Agfa Xcalibur, Avantra, and HP 5000 for streamlined print production.

Experienced with RIP software and Canon Fiery, ensuring accurate color reproduction and adherence to quality standards.

Capable of electronic file preparation for print and operating various peripheral equipment, involving Epson Large Format Printers and Scitex Iris.

Strong background in video editing, with proficiency in Adobe Premiere, contributing to dynamic multimedia projects.

Sharp in various operating systems: Mac OS/Windows, and adept at utilizing both platforms for graphic design and production.

Competent in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for creating project proposals, presentations, and documentation.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE

WM PRINTING, LLC. (WEBSITE MAN) – Boynton, FL

Sr. Art Director, Prepress Operator • Oct 2022 – June 2024

Spearheaded the development of a variety of advertising assets and marketing strategies that significantly boosted client engagement, leading to a $20k increase in sales revenue. Led the design and execution of a flagship client’s web portal, optimizing functionality for 360+ locations, which enhanced user experience and satisfaction.

Refined prepress systems through rigorous preflight checks, achieving a 10% in production errors and ensuring top-tier output quality.

Initiated comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while automating workflows through Fiery Jobflow, resulting in countless hours saved in project turnaround.

IMPACT IMAGERY GROUP, LLC. – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sr. Graphic Designer, Prepress Operator • May 2021 – Sept 2022

Conceptualized and executed cutting-edge marketing materials that drove exponential customer interaction, triggering a 25% rise in client satisfaction. Oversaw the end-to-end management of client projects, maintaining timely delivery and exceptional quality, attaining a 37% improvement in retention rates.

Emphasized large format production using I-Cut Software, maximizing output efficiency and meeting stringent deadlines.

Engaged in strategic partnerships with high-profile clients such as Apple Printing, BCPA, and Flex Seal, strengthening brand presence and expanding market reach by 34 new projects.

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JM FIELD MARKETING, LLC. – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sr. Graphic Designer, Project Coordinator • June 2019 – May 2021

Crafted engaging marketing collateral while orchestrating client projects from initial design through to final approval, sparking a 75% surge in project efficiency. Leveraged Sage accounting and shipping software to improve project workflows, decreasing turnaround time for deliverables by 30%

Partnered with reputable clients such as NCL, Clear Captions, Magic Leap, SCI Direct, and Fembi, consistently exceeding expectations and generating $57K in total revenue.

COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, LLC. – Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Graphic Designer, Preflight & Prepress Specialist • Oct 2018 – Apr 2019

Constructed aesthetically pleasing advertising assets for numerous clients, furthering brand recognition and visibility. Performed prepress operations across multiple printing presses with Kodak software, yielding a 25% decline in production errors.

Coordinated the design/execution of layout and production communication materials, allowing clients to save a ton in overall project costs.

MINUTEMAN PRESS POMPANO, LLC. – Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Office Manager, Freelance Graphic Designer • Feb 2018 – Sept 2018

Formulated dynamic advertising content for a diverse array of clients, leading to a 49% increase in both digital/physical files, catapulting overall productivity by 30%.

Guided the design and implementation of graphic materials, securing a reduction in client expenses.

PAINTING WITH A TWIST, LLC. – Deerfield Beach, FL

Art Instructor • Dec 2017 – Mar 2019

Instructed/mentored students in painting classes, nurturing their creativity and backing a 60% increase in student satisfaction ratings.

Collaborated with clients to unlock their artistic potential, causing a substantial progression in class attendance and greater confidence among participants.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer, Prepress Supervisor Print Basics Deerfield, FL

Graphic Designer, Prepress Operator Ritters Printing Fort Lauderdale, FL

IT Assistant, Prepress Operator Megacolor Corp. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pre-Press Night Manager, Designer Wilen Group Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Art Director Azhar Oriental Rugs Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL

Desktop Department Supervisor KAR Printing Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

Prinect Signastation – Print Media Academy, N.A.

Agfa Apogee X – Agfa Center for Education

Artwork Systems & Pageflow 1.7 – PCC Artwork Systems

Advanced Desktop Publishing – William T. McFatter Vocational-Technical Center

Desktop Publishing – William T. McFatter Vocational-Technical Center

Introduction to Web Page Design – Nova Community School

Special Achievement Award – Exclusive Home Products

Commercial Art Recognition – Piper High School

Forklift Training – J.M. Field Marketing

EDUCATION

Commercial Art Major – McFatter Vocational-Technical Center – Davie, Florida 3.8 GPA

Completed Coursework: Desktop Publishing/Four-Year TV Production Course

Double Major in Music and Art – Broward Community College – Davie, Florida

Elected Vice-President of International Club

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