Hi, I’m
James Andreas
Graphic Design/Prepress Technician
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Expert at graphic development, layout and design that exceeds client expectations. Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Resourceful and hardworking with empowering leadership skills illustrated over 23 years of industry success.
Detail-oriented and perceptive Prepress Technician with diverse prepress and printing experience. Proficient in traditional printing practices and in modern approaches, with established skills in setting up printing directly from digital file transfers.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
White Wolf Branding Solutions Phoenix, AZ
Graphic Design/Prepress Technician
03.2020 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Developed innovative designs for variety of clients.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Developed original designs for print media.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
- Suggested and recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects.
- Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Utilized different technologies to ready artwork for printing purposes.
- Compared digital and physical customer files to identify and address discrepancies such as fonts, graphics or and layouts.
- Generated prepress proofs in digital or other formats to approximate appearance of final printed piece.
- Worked collectively with other teams to reach deadlines and meet customer expectations.
- Assessed customer files for missing information in fonts and graphics.
PRI GraphicsPhoenix, AZ
Graphic Design/Prepress Technician
11.2004 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Managed hard copy and electronic art and data files, verifying file availability to correct staff members or clients when required.
- Reviewed customer files and checked for missing graphics, fonts and other details.
- Assessed digital customer files against supplied hard copy to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Verified proper saving of all artwork within designated file structure on company servers.
- Prepared artwork for printing using various technologies, including Adobe Software.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Communicated printing project requirements verbally and in writing with clients and staff members to verify clarity and full customer satisfaction with results.
- Coordinated workflow and scheduling of printing projects.
- Analyzed and solved digital file issues and software and hardware challenges associated with prepress and printing.
- Designed and artistically configured projects using layout programs.
Alpha GraphicsPhoenix, AZ
CSR/Graphic Designer/ Prepress
03.2000 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Coordinated workflow and scheduling of printing projects.
- Selected printing format and layout, prepared text and images for final printing.
- Communicated printing project requirements verbally and in writing with clients and staff members to verify clarity and full customer satisfaction with results.
- Analyzed and solved digital file issues and software and hardware challenges associated with prepress and printing.
- Designed and artistically configured prepress projects using layout programs.
- Managed hard copy and electronic art and data files, verifying file availability to correct staff members or clients when required.
- Reviewed customer files and checked for missing graphics, fonts and other details.
- Assessed digital customer files against supplied hard copy to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Verified proper saving of all artwork within designated file structure on company servers.
- Prepared artwork for printing using various technologies, including Acrobat and Indesign Software.
- Collaborated closely with clients and management staff, to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Westview High School Martin, TN
High School Diploma
09.1980 - 06.1984
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts from Studio Art
08.1989 - 06.1994
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy Phoenix, AZ
No Degree from Computer Graphics
09.2004 - 02.2006
Skills
Layout and Design Expertise
Artwork Preparation
Proficient in Adobe Software
Good Work Ethic
Problem Resolution
Relationship Building
Planning & Organizing
Friendly, Positive Attitude
People Skills
Conflict Resolution
Organizational Skills
Active Listening
Reliable & Trustworthy
Supervision & Leadership
Color Composition
Production Layouts
Image Manipulation
Graphic Presentations
Visual Design
Design Ideas
Production Coordination
Image Editing
Digital Design
Fine Arts Training
Photo Imaging
Art Consultation
Image File Editing
Digital Backup Management
Timeline
Graphic Design/Prepress Technician
White Wolf Branding Solutions
03.2020 - 09.2023
Graphic Design/Prepress Technician
PRI Graphics
11.2004 - 03.2020
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
No Degree from Computer Graphics
09.2004 - 02.2006
CSR/Graphic Designer/ Prepress
Alpha Graphics
03.2000 - 12.2003
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts from Studio Art
08.1989 - 06.1994
Westview High School
High School Diploma
09.1980 - 06.1984
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