Production Manager
Resume:
Gabriel Murillo
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Mobile: 626-***-**** Home: 626-***-****
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am writing this letter in response to your job ad in Simply Hired.
I believe that I am the person with the required skills and qualification as described
in your job posting. I have enclosed my resume for your review.
Currently I am working as a freelance graphic artist. My availability is immediate as
most of my projects are short term assignments. I have over 20 year experience in
the graphic arts trade, and have proven myself to be a reliable and hard working
individual.
I am available to meet with you anytime to discuss my skills and qualifications.
Please contact me at above telephone number or e-mail me at ********@*****.***.
Thank you for your consideration and time.
Sincerely,
Gabriel Murillo
Enclosure: Murillo Resume
Gabriel Murillo
Mobile: 626-***-**** Home: 626-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Very organized and detail oriented MAC Operator, with over 20 years print industry experience
seeks position with progressive company. I enjoy the challenge of multi tasking, which we all
know is essential in production. I thrive under pressure, being self motivated I work well
independently yet I am also a team player. I take my job seriously. I think big picture and don't
mind working long hours. I am also willing to work any shift, including 3rd or “Graveyard” shift.
SKILLS PROFILE:
Extensive knowledge with color corrections and image retouching using Photoshop. Full
understanding of 4C mechanical productions. Familiar with flatbed scanners and other
common Mac peripherals. Knowledge of color and black and white printers, specifically largeformat
output devices. Expert knowledge of printing processes and building mechanical art,
including knowledge of color separations and common prepress workflows. Extensive work
experience with Fuji proofing; Epson Printers, Agfa proofing Match print 1 & 2, Cromalin
proofing and color keys. Fully fluent in wet and dry dot etching, spotting film and maintaining
film processor.
EMPLOYMENT:
Graphic Industries, Irvine Ca JUL 2004 / JAN 2009
Color Retouching Assembly Dept.
• Color corrections ,and image retouching, update images in InDesign, type corrections
• Worked with clients going over color corrections and image retouching. Work high end
car books and fashion catalogs. Worked press downs in timely manner minimizing
downtime for press department.
• Worked with both clients and other departments to achieve company objectives.
• Work independently with clients going over marked up proofs and corrections.
• Prepared images/graphic assets for use catalog; includes scanning, color correcting,
clipping and retouching.
• Output Fuji proofs, Epson lasers download images correct for output (CFO); Burn CD’s
and DVDs for client delivery.
• Performed quality control function to make sure jobs are ready for clients on time.
Gabriel Murillo
Mobile: 626-***-**** Home: 626-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***
Graphic Press Los Angeles Ca APR 2000 / JUL 2004
Color Retouching/Prepress Dept.
• Color corrections and image retouching, press corrections (Press Downs). Interfaced
directly with clients going over color corrections.
• Work with other functional departments including sales personnel on color corrections
and image retouching.
• Worked High end car books and fashion catalogs
• Help prepare images/graphic assets for use catalog; includes scanning, color correcting,
clipping and retouching.
• Output Agfa proofs
Primary Color, Irvine Ca MAY 1998 / APR 2000
Color Retouching/Prepress Dept.
• Color corrections and image retouching using PhotoShop; InDesign and Quark Express
• Outputting Agfa proofs
Anderson Lithograph, Commerce Ca MAY 1986 / APR 1998
Proofing Dept, Color Retouching/Prepress Dept.
• Making patch proofs
• Color corrections and Image Retouching using Adobe Photoshop
EDUCATION:
John A. Rowland High School September 1980 / June 1983
Generals Studies, Graphic Arts
Pasadena City College August 1989 / June 1990
Color Theory and Camera operations, Graphic Art Theory
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: Adobe Photoshop (All Versions), QuarkExpress, InDesign. Familiar with both
PC and MAC platforms.
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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