Gisli Gudjonsson
Naples,FL
Summary
Dedicated accomplished professional in prepress engineering and graphics design with over 30 years of experience working on complex and time-sensitive print and graphic projects. Highly skilled in all major graphics programs. Proven ability to learn new technologies and provide suitable solutions to overcome challenges. Demonstrated ability to find the most efficient methods to facilitate work. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
PREPRESS ENGINEER, GRAPHICS DESIGNER
Nameplates for Industry
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for all aspects of prepress, graphic design in a diverse multi-brand commercial printing company
- Duties include: evaluating and assisting in planning best production procedures, preparation, rebuilding files and troubleshooting file issues for HP Indigo digital web and digital sheet printing presses, large format digital Impala presses, Flexo Webtron and xxxxx File preparing for single to multi-color large frame screen printing from small parts to backlit membranes and switches
- Generating support die cutting files for high-precision cutting machines and die layout/ordering for hard and flex die cutting machines
- Variable data job setup for both web and sheet printing
- Graphics Design for variety of customer base needing design work from simple signs, food product labels, wine and craft beer labels, machinery control panels from simple shapes to precision shapes.
Digital Prepress Specialist
REGAL PRESS
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for prepress quality output of files printing on the HP Indigo 10000 and the two HP Indigo 7000 (7800) digital sheet presses
- Perform a wide range of other prepress tasks beyond standard print production functions such as checking, prepping and setting up files for Scodix, lamination, engraving, embossing, hot stamp foil leafing, die cut files, book and magazine pagination
- Offset, Flexo, Letterpress, Digital
- Design Die-cut / fold templates for specialty order requests
- Handle all digital print accounts for national hotel account.
PREPRESS PRODUCTION MANAGER
BOSTON HERALD
01.1992 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the nightly operations of pre-press production, and quality assurance of a major city newspaper
- Constant monitoring/proofing of the intended workflow throughout the production process, in a fast-paced, detail oriented, deadline driven environment
- Verified that graphics and images processed and output correctly, trouble-shot files that would error throughout the production workflow, adjusted any or all elements for printing optimization
- Effectively communicated with staff, outsourced printing vendors, and outside delivery organizations
- Perform regular measurements & adjustments to maintain accurate color reproduction on both newspaper and special selection presses, utilizing color management systems
- Provide backup IT Desktop Support assistance for computer software, desktop applications, printers, drivers, and basic network issues.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Fjolbrautaskoli Keflavik
Iceland1979
Skills
- Illustration and Design
- Layout Markup and Assembly
- Craft Beer Label Design
- Company Logos
- Adobe Systems Software
- Layout management
- Branding
- Visual design
- Website Design
- Production Coordination
- Production Standards
Websites
Personal Information
Title: PREPRESS & GRAPHICS PROFESSIONAL
Timeline
PREPRESS ENGINEER, GRAPHICS DESIGNER
Nameplates for Industry
01.2020 - Current
Digital Prepress Specialist
REGAL PRESS
01.2019 - 01.2020
PREPRESS PRODUCTION MANAGER
BOSTON HERALD
01.1992 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts -
Fjolbrautaskoli Keflavik
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