Production pre-press artist, Production coordinator Manager
Resume:
Amelia Melnick
*Packaging *Magazine Publication *Labels/Catalogs /Brochures *Book Publication
Production Pre-Press Artist – extensive experience of print production, pre-press process and design.
Developed brand publications and packaging. Manage and coordinates all prepress operations. Detail-oriented with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management and problem solving skills.
Team Player and Master Organizer – known for creativity and sense of humor. Former VP of Operations at Knoll Packaging noted on linkedin: “Amelia has a wonderful personality which was a huge plus when working under the pressure in a Production office. She is a team player with great organizational and communication skills. Being detail oriented, articulate, having the ability to multi-task makes her an asset in any company.”
Software Skills:
Adobe Suite (CS3 & CS4)
Bar Code Pro
X-Rite
Quark
PC and Mac Platforms
Microsoft Word& Excel
HTML
Major Responsibilities:
Develop schedules corresponding with cost and time lines
Create Digital Lay-outs
Pre-flighting files and correct AA’s
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Lead team meetings with design, sales and production
Communicate with vendors domestic and overseas
Quality Control for proofs, corrections and press runs
Quality Control Draw Downs and dye lab samples to achieve color standards
Develop procedures when needed to ensure a successful production run
Review and preflight all design department artwork
Create mock – up samples and blank samples when needed
Conduct press approvals when mandatory
Shipping Domestic and International
Methods of Production:
Rotary Letter Press
Offset Press
Web Press
Gravure
Flexographic Press
Color Separations
Retouching
Hot Stamping
Emboss & Deboss
Sheet fed Press
Injected Mold
Vacuum Forms
CMYK
PMS
Foil Stamping
Die Cutting
Bindery
Saddle Stitching
High Profile Accounts:
Estee Lauder
Clinque
La Mer
La Prairie
Greenstone Roberts
Publicis Inc
Elle Décor
Coach
Hachette Filipacchi
Woman’s Day
South Carolina Wild Life
Scholastic
Eat Light
Ethan Allen Treasury
Martha Stewart Holiday Baking Cook Books
Career
TLD Systems – Commack NY 2005 - Present
Freelance Graphic Web Site Designer
Knoll Packaging – Syosset NY 2007 - 2009
Account Executive/Print Production Manager
Janco Press – Bohemia NY 2005 - 2008
Freelance Designer/Print Production
Oddsendsnmore.com – Huntington NY
2005 - 2008
Apparel Buyer/Overseas & Domestic
Seville Electronics – Deer Park NY
2000 - 2005
Marketing Coordinator
Spectragraphic Inc – Commack NY
11 years of service
Production Manager
EDUCATION SUNY PURCHASE Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
15 Bolan Drive, Huntington Station, NY 631-***-****
**************@*****.*** Portfolio: amelia.melnick.org
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