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Doreen Wilson

Quinlan

Summary

Professional print production specialist with comprehensive experience in managing print shop operations, ensuring high-quality output, and meeting tight deadlines. Valued team collaborator known for adaptability and delivering exceptional results. Expertise in equipment maintenance, inventory management, and customer service.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Shop Manager

Lime Printing and Digital
03.2023 - Current
  • Manage all jobs sent in from email, phone calls and walk-ins.
  • Order supplies
  • Knowledgeable on Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.
  • Printing knowledge on Konica Accurio Press on how to set up paper catalogs and profiles to utilize the trimming capabilities.
  • Xante 55 Flatbed UV printer
  • Set up files to run individually or multiples to be more efficient

Embroidery digitizer and operator

PostNet-Rockwall, TX
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Digitized artwork for embroidery
  • Embroidery for hats and flats on a Brother 1050x 10 needle
  • Digitizing capabilities
  • Scheduled orders and made sure jobs went out on time
  • Ordering supplies
  • Sent proofs for approval
  • Priced all embroidery services
  • Troubleshot issues that came up on embroidery machines

Embroidery Machine Operator

Crossroads Designs-Nixa, MO
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • 1. Operated on Tajima and Barudan machines.
  • 2. Ordered supplies.
  • 3. Digitized
  • 4. Managed the production schedule.
  • 5. Worked close with customers.

Prepress Technician

Ivie & Associates-Flower Mound, TX
10.2011 - 08.2017
  • Review files for color consistency within brand standards.
  • Review files to job estimate, versioning, bleed specs, fold and/or die line specifications.
  • Review files for print quality standards.
  • Makes changes to the content of files as directed by the client.
  • Prepare color accurate proofs and folding mock-ups as required by the client.
  • Interact with Client Services and Corporate Service to communicate problems and solutions with client supplied files.

Graphic Designer / Typesetter

DOT Thermography-Addison, TX
05.1994 - 10.2011
  • Design business cards, create logos, promotional items.
  • Exceptional typesetting abilities with font recognition and accuracy.
  • Organize the work according to due date and the colors that the press room is in so work flows through the building with ease.
  • Set up jobs to print digitally, spot color or CMYK.
  • Programs include Quark Xpress, Corel Draw, Acrobat and all of the plugins, Creative Suites with a very strong working knowledge of InDesign.

Typesetter

BCT Printing-Dallas, TX
01.1994 - 09.1994
  • 1994 BCT Printing
  • Order Processing
  • Organized orders and ordered supplies.

Typesetter

TravelHost-Dallas, TX
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Produced monthly magazines on a strict deadline.

Artist

Adsco-Addison, TX
01.1988 - 01.1988
  • Freelanced - Designed posters, comic books and coloring books for children educating them on drug awareness.

Education

Associates - Visual Communications

Art Institute of Dallas
01.1988

Skills

  • Creative Suites (10 years)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Digitization
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Acrobat, adobe creative suites
  • Prepress
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of printing processes, different techniques, and materials
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with design software like Adobe Creative Suite is often preferred
  • Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Leadership & Communication: Strong team leadership, interpersonal, and clear communication skills to work effectively with clients and internal teams
  • Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail to identify issues and ensure accuracy in print production
  • Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve production challenges and implement effective solutions

Timeline

Print Shop Manager

Lime Printing and Digital
03.2023 - Current

Embroidery digitizer and operator

PostNet-Rockwall, TX
01.2021 - 03.2023

Embroidery Machine Operator

Crossroads Designs-Nixa, MO
10.2017 - 03.2020

Prepress Technician

Ivie & Associates-Flower Mound, TX
10.2011 - 08.2017

Graphic Designer / Typesetter

DOT Thermography-Addison, TX
05.1994 - 10.2011

Typesetter

BCT Printing-Dallas, TX
01.1994 - 09.1994

Typesetter

TravelHost-Dallas, TX
01.1992 - 01.1994

Artist

Adsco-Addison, TX
01.1988 - 01.1988

Associates - Visual Communications

Art Institute of Dallas

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