Darius Martin
Naperville,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Prepress position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Press and Print Operator
Mittera
01.2022 - Current
- Proofread and reviewed files to ensure accuracy and consistency before production, identifying and correcting any issues with text and layout.
- Cleaned and enhanced low-resolution artwork to improve quality and clarity for high-resolution printing, ensuring the final product met professional standards.
- Prepared and set up files for print, including adjusting color profiles, margins, and resolutions to match job specifications and optimize print output.
- Operated and monitored large-format printing presses, consistently ensuring high-quality prints through careful oversight and timely maintenance.
- Configured and set up printing jobs based on detailed job specifications, including material type, print size, and color requirements, to achieve desired results.
- Controlled fabric printers and heat presses, managing settings and processes to produce high-quality prints on various fabrics while maintaining efficient production workflows.
- Cross-trained in operating multiple printers and equipment, demonstrating flexibility and proficiency across diverse printing technologies to support various production needs and adapt to changing job requirements.s
Pre press special/artist and Print Operator
Sign Works
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Pre-press and file set up, Color matching, Operated 8 different Printers, Zund cutter, & 2 Laminators, Manage and memorized dozens of materials, Commuting with customers
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts- Game Art & Design -
The Illinois Institute of Art- Schaumburg
03.2015
Skills
- Digital illustration
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Color theory
- Project Design
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator expert
- Adobe Photoshop
- Knowledge of printing processes (digital, offset, fabric)
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to analyze problems for root cause and determine solutions
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Accomplishments
- Secured a high-profile client by strategically partnering with them to deliver exceptional results under stringent deadlines. Using advanced skills in Illustrator and Photoshop to successfully complete projects that were initially deemed highly challenging
- Was able to work with personal favorite and Major shoe brand for advertising banner
- Work on a background flyers and stickers in a large budget superhero movie filmed in Chicago
Applications
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Onyx Rip Software
- Caldera Rip Software
- Zund Cutting Software
Timeline
Pre Press and Print Operator
Mittera
01.2022 - Current
Pre press special/artist and Print Operator
Sign Works
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts- Game Art & Design -
The Illinois Institute of Art- Schaumburg