To Whom It May Concern:

I am seeking a position with a company that will allow me to use my accumulated knowledge and abilities to its fullest. Even though I have nearly 20 years experience in the printing industry I am open to learning a new profession. Due to my ability to learn quickly I work well with little supervision. I am a team player and a hard worker and I feel that my skills and work ethic would benefit your company greatly.

Thank you for your time and consideration, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Rick Montero

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Objective...............Seeking a full time position where my extensive experience as a preparations assistant, pre-press proofer or plate-making skills can be utilized

Qualifications. Over 17 years of creative and diverse experience as a color Proofer and plate maker. I am known for my exceptional abilities in color proofing and plate making including the latest technology in Creo Scitex Spectrum and other direct-to-plate devices. My supervisory skills have benefited me in working well with others as well as creating a strong and positive past work experience.

Training...................Creo Spectrum Direct to Plate system. Printnergy work flow, Kodak Approval proofing system, 3M Match print proofing, Dupont Chromalin proofing system, Phoenix 1-2 System, Mizomex Step-repeat plate maker device. Thoroughly trained in all aspects of job safety through Cal OSHA safety training courses including chemical hazard, fire safety, first aid and other job safety skills.

DESIRED

OCCUPATION..........Creo Sitex Spectrum Direct to plate Operator / Conventional Plate maker, Proofer, Camera, Operator

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Employer: Cenveo Anderson Lithograph

Title: Plate Maker/Proofer

Location: Commerce

Duration: 10/2004 - 05/2007

Job Duties: Proofer/Plate Maker...(making matchprints on Creo Sitex Spectrum DTP Imaging system,Printnergy work flow, and pos and negative film, Making blue lines, Cutting down spin jets, Cutting down Epson proofs and assembling them, Filing jobs, Machine Maintenance and storing materials when they come in from the vendors.

Employer: Graphic Orb Inc.

Title: Lab Technician

Location: North Hollywood, CA

Duration: 01/2003 - 03/2004

Job Duties: Running Kodak Approval System, Making Dupont Color proofs, Making Blulines, Running Phoenix 1-2 System, Laminating Posters to different stocks and boards. Maintaining machines in my department.

Employer: LITHOCRAFT COMPANY

Title: Plate Maker/Proofer

Location: Anaheim, CA

Duration: 03/1998 - 08/2001

Job Duties: Creo Sitex Spectrum DTP Operator, Conventional plate maker, Mizomex, Step and repeat operator, 3m Matchprint proofing system, making Blulines, Camera, Composing, Dupont Color Proofing, Machine Maintenance, Light Bindery Work.

Employer: North Star Printing

Title: Plate Maker/Proofer

Location: Pomona, CA

Duration: 03/1993 - 01/1998

Job Duties: Cortron Plate Step and repeat Operator, Composing Film, Making Color Keys, Bindery Work.

Employer: Henry Color Services

Title: Supervisor/Plate Maker

Location: Alhambra, CA

Duration: 02/1984 - 03/1993

Job Duties: Night Shift Supervisor, Plate Maker, MP Negative/Positive Proofer, Composer, Chromalin Maker.

EDUCATION

Major: Printing 1A-2A

School: Pasadena City College

Location: CA

Degree: Printing

Completion Date: 01/1990

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Creo Sitex DTP Operator, Conventional Plate Maker, Mizomex Step and Repeat Operator, Corton Step and Repeat Operator, Screen Step and repeat Operator, Kodak Approval Systems Operator, Phoenix Rip Systems Operator, Dupont Fuji color proofing Operator, Match print color proofing Operator, Blulines, Epson proofs, Spin Jets, Cameraman Vertical & Horizontal Operator, Light Bindery Work. Machine Maintenance.

DESIRED LOCATION

Within 100 miles of: 92345.

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