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Brian Eberhardt

Waukesha,WI

Summary

A high energy armed forces veteran with over 16 years of extensive experience as a Prepress Manager. Demonstrating the ability to effectively plan, coordinate and meet deadlines for multiple projects. Detail oriented, with a proven ability to successfully achieve company objectives. A customer focused leader that builds and nurtures a teamwork atmosphere.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

PreMedia Lead

Arandell Corporation
08.2020 - Current
  • Photoshop, Indesign and QuarkXPress proficient in both PC and Macintosh
  • Created page layouts using Kodak Prinergy
  • Customized color to meet customer needs
  • Created and edited pre-flight customer files using Acrobat Pitstop
  • Made offset plates for web presses
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Communicated with pressroom supervisors and finishing supervisiors

PrePress Technician

Quad Graphics
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Imported electronic or print files using Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkXPress and made color, digital image and text corrections.
  • Photoshop, Indesign and QuarkXPress proficient in both PC and Macintosh
  • Created page layouts using Kodak Prinergy
  • Customized color to meet customer needs
  • Created pre-flight customer files using Acrobat Pitstop
  • Operated and maintained image and plate setters.


PrePress Manager

Magnus Printing
01.2007 - 09.2018
  • Supervised Prepress area
  • Re-organized, restructured, and implemented new workflows to convert from an offset printer to a digital printer
  • Created multi-color flyers, bi-fold and tri-fold brochures, informational pamphlets, business cards and user guide booklets
  • Set up, maintain and run a Managed Canon 10000vp Digital Press to deliver high customer color and quality, including setup, maintenance schedule and proper operation
  • Researched and introduced new applications
  • Developed and implemented new workflows including appropriate team training

Imaging Production Manager/System Manager

Quad Graphics
10.1987 - 09.2006
  • Color re-toucher and page assembler using Adobe Creative Suite and QuarkXPress for Imaging Department for 14 years
  • Photoshop, Indesign and QuarkXPress proficient in both PC and Macintosh
  • Created page layouts
  • Customized color to meet customer needs
  • Attended WCTC classes and seminars led by Thunderlizard Productions.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.


Set up and maintained Macintosh workstations. Wrote and maintained standardized work instructions. Created and Implemented Creo Brisque and Applescript workflows. Contributed to the development of third party page assembly applications with software developers from O.R.I.S. and Artwork systems (Artpro). Coordinated with customer service to meet customer project deadlines and expectations.

Aircraft Refueling Technician

United States Airforce
05.1983 - 03.1987

Worked with aircraft refueling systems and maintained refueling equipment per maintenance manuals directives. Attained rank of Sergeant at time of discharge

Education

No Degree - General Studies

US Air Force Technical School
Shreveport, LA
05.1985

High School Diploma -

Waukesha North High School
Waukesha, WI
06.1981

Skills

  • Text Proofing
  • Prepress and Printing
  • Quality Inspections
  • Prepress Equipment Setup
  • Artwork Transfer
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Print File Preflight
  • Preproduction Inspections

Timeline

PreMedia Lead

Arandell Corporation
08.2020 - Current

PrePress Technician

Quad Graphics
09.2018 - 07.2020

PrePress Manager

Magnus Printing
01.2007 - 09.2018

Imaging Production Manager/System Manager

Quad Graphics
10.1987 - 09.2006

Aircraft Refueling Technician

United States Airforce
05.1983 - 03.1987

No Degree - General Studies

US Air Force Technical School

High School Diploma -

Waukesha North High School
Brian Eberhardt