Gary Alsup
Clinton,IL
Summary
A Prepress Operator with more than twenty four years of experience with the key tools and software of the industry. Detail-oriented prepress professional with impressive digital editing expertise who delivered exceptional quality work while adhering to strict timelines. High-level technology knowledge and excellent organizational skills leading to superior results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Prelim/Prepress Operator
RR Donnelley
Clinton , Illinois
09.1999 - Current
Platemaker
04.1998 - 09.1999
Imaging Operator
RP Lumber
10.1995 - 04.1998
- Analyzed customer supplied files to make sure they met RRD standards
- Layed out proofs on Mac in Indesign per instructions, with our template and manufacturing marks
- Created files for Platemaking and Programming
- Created PDF and printed proofs
- Proofreading
Yardman/Driver
Owen Nursery
04.1995 - 10.1995
Packing, Burns Security
02.1995 - 04.1995
Fire Protection
08.1994 - 02.1995
Education
BA - Zoology
Southern Illinois University
05-2022
Skills
- Key Prepress work skills:
- Adobe Indesign (expert level), Adobe Acrobat (expert level)
- Adobe Photoshop (intermediate level), Adobe Illustrator (intermediate level)
- Suitcase Fusion (intermediate level)
- Microsoft, Word Doc and Excel (intermediate level)
- Kodak Workshop (intermediate level)
- Quark Express (expert level)
- Proofreading
- Platemaking
- Typesetting
- Preflighting
- Proof Output
- Color Correction
- CTP
- Other Skills:
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable
- Self Motivated
- Organized
- Quick Learner
- Analytical
- Problem solving
- Quick learner
- Teamwork
- Deadline Management
- Organizational abilities
Timeline
Prelim/Prepress Operator
RR Donnelley
09.1999 - Current
Platemaker
04.1998 - 09.1999
Imaging Operator
RP Lumber
10.1995 - 04.1998
Yardman/Driver
Owen Nursery
04.1995 - 10.1995
Packing, Burns Security
02.1995 - 04.1995
Fire Protection
08.1994 - 02.1995
BA - Zoology
Southern Illinois University
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