neal F.

Neal Fontana

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H: (631) 920 – 0571 C: (631) 398 – 8845 ******@*****.***

Please click on the following link to view samples of my portfolio.

http://www.mediabistro.com/nealfontana

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

I'm an Imaging Specialist with over 17 years experience working for and servicing major publications,

printing companies, and advertising agencies. My most recent positions with major publications have been as a

Photoshop Specialist, specializing in color correction, retouching, and image manipulation. Along with my

Photoshop experience I’ve also applied my color management experience from operating drum and flatbed

scanners in the past to being proficient at calibrating monitors, printers, proofers, and setting application profiles

accordingly today. My imaging experience also extends into photography working with a variety of high-end

cameras. Along with my extensive imaging experience I’ve also created video animation using the Adobe

AfterEffects application for the BusinessWeek TV show and company web site. Acute attention to detail as well

as an eagerness to share ideas and learn new things has always been an asset of mine. I'm also a creative problem

solver and can work both independently and in a team atmosphere. I'm highly proficient in the Adobe Creative

Suite software package using, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects, Illustrator along with QuarkXpress.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Independent Consultant, Boca Raton, FL September 2008 – July 2009

Freelance Consultant for following publications:

Sandow Media- Boca Raton, Florida “New Beauty” and “LUXE” Magazines

• Extensive Photoshop color correction and retouching of photos for “New Beauty” and

“Luxe” Publications

• Created composites by merging and masking multiple images.

• Communicated with the art directors to maximize the impact of the products that the

publications were marketing, such as cosmetics and cosmetic surgery for the “New Beauty” publication,

and architecture and design of luxury homes in the “LUXE” magazine.

Post-It Inc., North Miami, FL October 2007 – June 2009

Mailing and Fulfillment Specialist

• Prioritized in house jobs by knowing and understanding the deadlines of the clients and type of postage

being used for each job.

• Managed staff of 15 employees

• Provided price quotes for clients, after meeting with them and going over all details of the job

• Interacted with clients and printers to manage and QC all work being done

• I applied my graphic arts experience to create a new website that helped generate an increase in clients

McGraw-Hill Companies, New York, NY May 2002 – September 2007

Retoucher Imaging & Video Animation for Business Week Magazine

• Created composites by merging and masking images.

• Worked primarily on the BusinessWeek cover story images, using a wide array of Photoshop techniques

to maximize their impact on readers

• Studio product shots for the Magazine, Website, or TV show

• Coached fellow staff of the Imaging and Multi-media departments on the operation of the image

reproduction equipment.

• Created video animation for Business Week Magazine TV show using Adobe After Effects.

• I applied my color management skills by calibrating and maintaining all of the Imaging departments

equipment including, Monitors, Canon and Epson Proofers, Oris Rip,view stations

• Implemented the use of Adobe Version Cue for file management

AGT/Seven, New York, NY March 1998 – May 2002

Imaging Supervisor

• On-site imaging, pre-press facility for Business Week Magazine and Columbia House Music.

• Chief of Imaging department to ensure accurate and timely Photoshop color correction and retouching.

• Supervised scanner operators using drum and flatbed scanners to guarantee 100% full smooth operation

of equipment.

• Liason between clients and our imaging department to communicate and execute our clients requests for

color correction and retouching of all the images to be printed.

• I applied my color management skills by calibrating and maintaining all of the Imaging departments

equipment including, Monitors, Canon and Epson Proofers, view stations

Cosmos Communications, Long Island City, NY April 1992 – March 1998

Scanner Operator & Photoshop Specialist

• Operated Hi-end Drum and Flatbed scanners for image reproduction

• Performed Photoshop color correction and retouching on all reproduced images.

• Studio Photography with innovative digital camera for that time period.

• Worked for clients including Christies, Sotheby’s, Guitar Magazine, Art News Magazine,

Diversion Magazine and ad agencies including Y&R and BBDO

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Below are two hyper links to the BusinessWeek website, which are just a few of the many web site and magazine

credits for my Photoshop retouching:

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/04_35/B3897magazine.htm

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/07_07/B4021magazine.htm

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,

Entourage), Photography, Asset Management , Color Management, E-mail, Internet

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Adobe Creative Suite Certified

AFFILIATIONS & INTERESTS

Photography, Sports, Wine Collection, Culinary Arts

Linkedin GROUPS THAT I’M ASSOCIATED WITH:

NAPP - National Association of Photoshop Professionals

Group of Prepress, Print & Color Management Professionals

Print Production Professionals

Apple Professionals

References Available Upon Request

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