Curt Fast
********@*****.*** 1-661-***-**** **** Wickford Way, Palmdale CA 93551
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-fast-a227076 Portfolio https://www.curtfast.com
Creative Nest / Freelance, 2019 - Present
Freelance Retoucher & Art Finisher
• Partnered with leading companies, including Disney, Universal, Sony, Amazon, Netflix, and Paramount, to deliver high-end digital, print, retouching, and art finishing projects.
• Proficient in creative campains for digital and print. Layout, design, photo compositing, retouching, visual effects, and color correction, with expertise in both RGB and CMYK workflows.
• Excel in collaborating with teams to achieve visually impactful solutions aligned with client objectives. CF&TG, 1999 - Present
Graphic Artist / Production Manager
• Directed projects by gathering client insights, desires and needs. setting creative and production strate gies, and ensuring seamless execution.
• Managed end-to-end print and digital production workflows, from concept development to final delivery.
• Oversee job scheduling, coordinated with off-site vendors, and ensured adherence to budgets and timelines.
Midnight Oil, 2016 - 2019
Art Finisher - Entertainment Industry
• Specialized in high-end creative imaging for key art and out-of-home (OOH) campaigns for the entertain- ment sector.
• Advanced knowledge in compositing, retouching, visual effects, and color correction across both RGB and CMYK workflows.
• Adept at solving complex client challenges and navigating the creative process to produce exceptional visual assets.
Eclipse Advertising Inc., 2003 - 2013
Working Art Finishing Manager / Print Production Manager
• Monitor all projects through completion, ensuring clear communication across departments and flaw less execution.
• Quality control, including pre-press and preflight checks, to maintain high imaging standards.
• Managed press checks, provided color management expertise, and maintained all back-end printing units and digital proofing equipment.
Graphic Orb Inc., 1990 - 2003
Art Finishing Manager, Senior Retoucher
• Monitor all projects through completion, ensuring clear communication across departments and flaw less execution.
• Quality control, including pre-press and preflight checks, to maintain high imaging standards.
• Managed press checks, provided color management expertise, and maintained all back-end printing units and digital proofing equipment.
Education
Brigham Young University, Provo and Idaho, Journeyman Program completed.