Jeffrey Cook
Seattle,WA
Summary
Printing professional with over 10+ years in the printing business doing Pre-Press, Press Operation, Graphic Design & Customer Service for Offset and Flexography Printing.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Print Specialist
Zebra Print and Copy
09.2018
- Customer Service and Graphic Design. Output customer files from digital copy machines and large format digital printers.
Production Specialist
Fastsigns
04.2021 - 10.2025
- Kept production schedules on track by consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing urgent orders when necessary.
- Fabricated and assembled products based on customers' specifications.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products, adhering to company standards and specifications.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased overall production effectiveness.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes for improved efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of materials for production needs.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Production Specialist
Wide Format Company
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure consistent output quality.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machinery issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes for improved efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of materials for production needs.
- Operated digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Conducted regular maintenance on printing machinery to minimize downtime.
Graphics Engineer
labels Plus
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Create graphic art files in Adobe Illustrator 2018, create proofs for customer, output to film imagesetter for flexo plating. Communicate directly with press personal and management to solve problems related to printing of Labels.
MGM Graphics
04.2005 - 05.2014
- Process a large variety of files to a digital output image setter for flexo plating. Trapping, proofing & color correcting. I personally handle a large account working directly with the customer to make flexo plates for detergent bottle labels. Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, Nexus Rip Work flow.
Desktop Publisher
White Light Publications
03.2003 - 04.2005
- Working with 6 other publishers to create and publish a weekly high end car magazine. Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat.
Graphics Engineer
Labels West
02.2000 - 01.2003
- Film Output Specialist for flexo plating. Designing high end labels for Microsoft, Nintendo and other large corporations. Adobe Illustrator & Nexus Rip Work flow used.
Shift Supervisor
American Color
10.1996 - 01.2000
- Supervising a crew of 6 publishers to create and publish coupons for National Retailers in local city newspapers across the USA. Quark Express and Adobe Acrobat Used.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Computer Graphics
Salt Lake Community College
Skills
- Working knowledge of current versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Acrobat Epson Color Printers and Esko CDI Digital Image setter Accustomed to working in a high paced environment with Macintosh Computers Excellent communication skills Familiar with Adobe Indesign
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Offset printing
- Wide format printing
- Digital file preparation
- Quality control procedures
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Print production workflow
Timeline
Production Specialist
Fastsigns
04.2021 - 10.2025
Production Specialist
Wide Format Company
10.2018 - 11.2020
Digital Print Specialist
Zebra Print and Copy
09.2018
Graphics Engineer
labels Plus
05.2014 - 02.2018
MGM Graphics
04.2005 - 05.2014
Desktop Publisher
White Light Publications
03.2003 - 04.2005
Graphics Engineer
Labels West
02.2000 - 01.2003
Shift Supervisor
American Color
10.1996 - 01.2000
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Computer Graphics
Salt Lake Community College