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Cheryl Milson

Digital PrePress Production Artist
West Kingston,RI

Summary

Diligent Digital Prepress Operator offering 25+ years background transforming raw customer art files into finished press ready files. Proficient in PC and Mac software including Esko stepping software. Experienced in Quality Control and Customer Service with multiple clients.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Prepress Operator

Fine Line Graphics Inc
North Smithfield, RI
10.1993 - 08.2020
  • Generated prepress proofs in digital or other formats for customer final approval.
  • Manipulated customer electronic files using Esko software (PC) and Adobe Suite (Mac).
  • Followed industry standards and specs to prepare final package art file.
  • Worked with clients needs to adhere to press requirements and specs to produce press ready files.
  • Worked closely with team to maintain high standards of quality and encourage repeat business.
  • Managed 15+ Clients Accounts.
  • Worked with Quality Control when department was in need of assistance.

Bank Teller

Hospital Trust Bank
Warwick , RI
07.1991 - 10.1993
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.
  • Provided customer records on demand, including account statements and copies of checks.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.

Bindery Assistant

Meridian Printing
East Greenwich, RI
07.1989 - 06.1991
  • Inserted illustrated pages, extra sheets and collated sets into catalogs, periodicals, directories and other printed products.
  • Used large-volume hand machine punch and staplers to punch holes into paper sheets.
  • Prepared finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
  • Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
  • Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.
  • Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads, and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
  • Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books to appropriate size

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
09.1993 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Providence College
Providence, RI
09.1991 - 06.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Art

CCRI
Warwick, RI
09.1989 - 09.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
09.1988 - 06.1989

Skills

Organization and Time management

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Timeline

Prepress Operator

Fine Line Graphics Inc
10.1993 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts

Rhode Island College
09.1993 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Providence College
09.1991 - 06.1992

Bank Teller

Hospital Trust Bank
07.1991 - 10.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Art

CCRI
09.1989 - 09.1991

Bindery Assistant

Meridian Printing
07.1989 - 06.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Rhode Island College
09.1988 - 06.1989
Cheryl MilsonDigital PrePress Production Artist