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Christopher Murphy

Summary

Dedicated Digital Print Manager with graphic arts background manipulating files for color correction and photo adjustment purposes. Highly proficient in various graphics design software packages. Pursuing challenging new role to leverage 20 years of experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prepress Technician

Haney Inc.
05.2004 - 12.2024
  • Operated and maintained image and plate setters.
  • Utilized Adobe and HP Indigo applications to prepare jobs for color proofs and print.
  • Compared digital and physical customer files to identify and address discrepancies such as fonts, graphics or and layouts.
  • Assessed customer files for missing information in fonts and graphics.
  • Increased client satisfaction by collaborating with designers to refine artwork for optimal print results.
  • Enhanced print quality by performing thorough preflight checks and detecting potential issues before production.
  • Improved project turnaround times with efficient use of digital workflow tools and specialized prepress software.

Digital Press Operator

Haney Inc.
05.2006 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated with graphic designers to optimize artwork files for optimal print results on various substrates.
  • Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Consistently met production goals through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Enhanced print quality by performing regular maintenance and calibration on digital press equipment.
  • Trained new employees on digital press operation, sharing expertise to improve overall team performance.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.

HP Indigo Narrow Web Digital Print Manager

Haney Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2024
  • Maintained a safe working environment for staff members by enforcing strict safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Managed a team of print professionals, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Increased overall company profitability by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures in the production process.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Art

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
06-1992

Certification

HP Indigo Certificate of Completion


HP Indigo Front End Tools for HP Smart Stream

Labels and Packaging Server

August 25, 2017


Dupont Cyrel


Quality Assured Platemaker

November 2018


Timeline

HP Indigo Narrow Web Digital Print Manager

Haney Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2024

Digital Press Operator

Haney Inc.
05.2006 - 12.2024

Prepress Technician

Haney Inc.
05.2004 - 12.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Art

Sinclair Community College

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