Aaron Zomberg
Graphic Design/Pre-press/Large Format Printing
Cedar Springs,MI
Summary
Deadline-driven Design/Pre-Press/Grand Format print focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 26+ years of industry success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepress Technician/Graphic Designer
Vizcom Prints
05.2009 - Current
- Preserved company reputation for excellence by diligently adhering to quality control measures throughout all stages of production.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various prepress roles, fostering a versatile workforce.
- Maximized press performance by calibrating equipment, optimizing settings, and regularly maintaining hardware.
- Maintained smooth production flow with timely preparation of job tickets, proofs, and other essential documentation.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between departments through clear communication of job specifications and requirements.
- Ensured consistent output quality through precise color management techniques and adherence to industry standards.
- Enhanced print quality by performing thorough preflight checks and detecting potential issues before production.
- Increased client satisfaction by collaborating with designers to refine artwork for optimal print results.
- Worked collectively with other teams to reach deadlines and meet customer expectations.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Sparta Celtic Festival Designer
Sparta Celtic Festival
11.2018 - Current
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
Communications Coordinator
St. John Paul 2 Parish
09.2021 - Current
- Reinforced organizational vision and mission with innovative and fresh communication style.
- Employed inventive designs to create visually appealing promotional pieces consistent with the Parish.
Prepress Technician
Wynalda Packaging
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Streamlined the printing process by creating detailed imposition layouts and ensuring accurate color separations.
- Maintained smooth production flow with timely preparation of job tickets, proofs, and other essential documentation.
- Improved project turnaround times with efficient use of digital workflow tools and specialized prepress software.
- Enhanced print quality by performing thorough preflight checks and detecting potential issues before production.
- Reduced material waste by implementing lean manufacturing principles in plate creation processes.
- Supported company growth by staying current on emerging technologies and trends within the printing industry.
- Performed close alignment or registration of double and single flats to sensitized plates to produce composite images.
- Operated and maintained image and plate setters.
- Verified artwork backups on company server prior to making any changes.
- Assessed customer files for missing information in fonts and graphics.
Prepress Technician/Digital Print Operator
Printech Ads Inc.
05.1997 - 07.2007
- Enhanced print quality by performing thorough preflight checks and detecting potential issues before production.
- Ensured consistent output quality through precise color management techniques and adherence to industry standards.
- Maximized press performance by calibrating equipment, optimizing settings, and regularly maintaining hardware.
- Assessed customer files for missing information in fonts and graphics.
- Generated prepress proofs in digital or other formats to approximate appearance of final printed piece.
- Trained new employees on digital print equipment operation, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure proper file preparation for optimal print results.
- Reduced waste by monitoring material usage and implementing cost-saving measures in daily operations.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Grand Rapids, MI 05.2001 -
Skills
Event Management
Corporate Communications
Marketing
Photography
Marketing Communications
Crisis Management
Advertising and marketing
Excellent Communication
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Team building
Team Collaboration
Multitasking
Goal Setting
Organizational Skills
Quality Assurance
Operations Management
Relationship Building
Strategic Planning
Workflow Planning
Time management abilities
Reliability
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Task Prioritization
Coaching and Mentoring
Inventory Management
Brand Promotion
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
St. John Paul 2 Parish
09.2021 - Current
Sparta Celtic Festival Designer
Sparta Celtic Festival
11.2018 - Current
Prepress Technician/Graphic Designer
Vizcom Prints
05.2009 - Current
Prepress Technician
Wynalda Packaging
07.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Union High School
05.2001 -
Prepress Technician/Digital Print Operator
Printech Ads Inc.
05.1997 - 07.2007