Press Operator Large Format

Thomas Reynolds adybs7@r.postjobfree.com

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Wichita, KS 67216

Summary of Qualifications

** ***** ** ********** ** the graphics and printing industry. Proficient use of industry standard graphic design software including but not limited to: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Corel Draw and the ability to operate and maintain: Offset sheet-fed and web press, screen press, digital flat bed press, vinyl plotter, CNC router (program and operate).

Work History

Digital Lead/ Production Art

Identity Group (Graphic Systems), 2011 – 2019

● Collaborate closely with art directors, designers and developers

● Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications

● Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production

● Provide image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation

● Package and preflight files for release to printers or media partners

● Create PDFs for print and client review

● Conduct press checks

● Prepare images for various types of printing

● Catalog and reference art for future projects

● Follow a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time

● Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both the creative team and the printer

● Maintain and operate several Acuity Advanced large format flatbed UV printers

● Monitor the production of all employees on shift, providing instruction and support Shop Lead

Intermarc Signs, 2010 – 2011

● Operated and programmed CNC router painted and assembled various sign elements.

● Interpreted work orders and determined best output method

● Simultaneously managed multiple projects

Press Operator/Paper Loader

McCormick Armstrong, 2009 - 2010

● Loaded and spliced rolls of paper onto web-press

● Inked and maintained press

● Prepared press for transition between jobs

Shop Lead/Designer

Symbolic Graphics, 2005 - 2010

● Worked with clients to design and create signs and custom car decals

● Operated vinyl plotter to create custom car decals

● Applied finished products to customer cars

● Maintained all company machines and computer systems Education

Art Instruction Schools Minneapolis, MN 2002-2004

General art course covering a broad spectrum of subjects References available upon request

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