Frankie Aleman
Reseda
Summary
Print Production Artist with many years refining prepress and print workflows to reduce errors and accelerate approvals. Expert in press-ready file preparation, color correction, and proofing while coordinating with planners and press crews to meet tight schedules. Aiming to apply hands-on production expertise to improve quality control and shorten turnaround times.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Artist/Photo Retoucher
Impress Communications
Chatsworth
12.2011 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with production planners, sales, and pressmen to meet project timelines and ensure print accuracy.
- Prepared final press-ready files to client specifications, ensuring print-ready compliance and smooth handoffs.
- Composed layouts from supplied artwork and resolved artwork issues to maintain production schedules.
- Performed image retouching and color correction to achieve consistent print quality and client approval.
- Packaged and preflighted files for printers and media partners to reduce print errors and rework.
- Created PDFs and proofs for client review, facilitating approval and minimizing revision cycles.
- Archived project art files for easy retrieval and reuse on future projects.
- Followed development timelines to complete tasks on schedule and support on-time delivery.
- Troubleshot production and printer issues with creative teams to restore workflows and prevent delays.
PRODUCTION ARTIST
XYZ Graphics
Marina Del Rey
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Processed files for Deustch Design and other clients. Made Proofs and sent out press ready pdfs.
PROOFER, PLATEMAKER, FILM STRIPPER, DRUM SCANNING, MAC OPERATOR
Madison/Graham Colorgraphics
Los Angeles
01.1988 - 01.2003
- Received files from client, sales via FTP, disc.
- Prepared final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for printing.
- Made various layouts from supplied artwork and troubleshooted artwork issues that arise during production.
- Provided image retouching, color corrections, and image manipulations.
- Packaged and preflight files for release to printers or media partners.
- Created PDFs for print and client review.
- Created proofs for client review and eventual approval.
- Archived project art files for future projects.
- Followed a development timeline to ensure tasks are being completed on time.
- Troubleshooted problems as they arise with both the creative team and the printer.
Education
GRAPHIC DESIGN -
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CADESKTOP PUBLISHING -
Cal Tech
Los Angeles, CAPRINTING THEOLOGY -
East Los Angeles College
East Los Angeles, CASkills
- Print Production Artist
- Packaging Experience
- Photo Retouching
- Color Corrections
- XMF
- Rampage
- Prinergy RIPP software
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Inventory control
- Supervision and training
- Operations management
- Calm under pressure
Additional Information - Equipment And Software
- Mac
- Prinergy
- Rampage
- XMF
- Packz
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Acrobat
- Quark Express
- Epson 9900
- Epson 8000
- Epson 8800
- CAD
- Cannon
- Iridese
- Igen
- Fuji Platesetter
Timeline
Production Artist/Photo Retoucher
Impress Communications
12.2011 - 01.2026
PRODUCTION ARTIST
XYZ Graphics
01.2003 - 01.2008
PROOFER, PLATEMAKER, FILM STRIPPER, DRUM SCANNING, MAC OPERATOR
Madison/Graham Colorgraphics
01.1988 - 01.2003
GRAPHIC DESIGN -
Cal State Northridge
DESKTOP PUBLISHING -
Cal Tech
PRINTING THEOLOGY -
East Los Angeles College