Jose Luis Santana Perez
Tucker,GA
Summary
More than 7 years Skilled Graphic Designer Web developer and Prepress Expert brings a positive attitude and commitment to safety and quality to each project. Prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines, actively takes on special projects, when need be. Detail-oriented in all operations, artwork layout, color scheme and design skills. Interacts well with clients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphics Production Designer
IPCOMM Agency (On Site)
11.2022 - Current
- Imported electronic or print files using Adobe Creative Cloud and made color, digital image and text corrections.
- Working Customer arts Directors to enhance their Products
- Operated and maintained image and plate setters.
- Utilized Prinergy Evo and Preps to prepare jobs for color proofs and print.
- Examined developed prints to determine defects such as broken lines, spots or blurs.
- Making imposition layout and plating for production.
Web Developer (web Designer - Figma)
Synologit - Freelancer (Remote)
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
- Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with brand standards.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, CSS, PHP,JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
- Utilized API integrations to enhance website features and provide users with a seamless experience across various applications.
- Enhanced website functionality by implementing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
- Migrated existing websites to WordPress platform without loss of data or functionality, streamlining content updates for clients.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining the UI design workflow using tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
- Reduced time spent on repetitive tasks using Sketch symbols or Figma components for more efficient workflow management.
- Skillfully utilized design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite among others for efficient creation of top-notch deliverables within tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer
Freelancer (Remote)
01.2001 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- 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.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Prepress Manager (Prepres Specialist)
Serigraf S.A.
08.2014 - 03.2022
- Development and implementation of packaging business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive in Packaging market, include purchase of Die cutting Machine, Box gluing.
- Creation of box engineering design department and purchases of equipment and software.
- review, get an overall understanding of specific projects and enter overview in project notes. Retrieve scheduling information and have a full understanding of the turn around requirements. Identify file types and coordinate the output of types of proofs, in a fast pace and timely manner, through multiple departments (desktop, proofing, quality control) as required for each job. Resolve technical and digital issues from preflight to quality control enter project specific resolutions and complete a file information report to be sent to customer. Customers include Procter & Gamble, Hayco, Westrock, Rowe Labs Ethical Labs.
Adobe Indesign Instructor
SDQ Training Center
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
Prepress Manager
Editora Corripio C. Por A.
02.2005 - 08.2014
- Implemented light boxes and microscopes to examine finished plates, detect flaws and verify conformity.
- Implemented calibrated Monitors for soft proofing on pressroom microscopes to examine finished plates, detect flaws and verify conformity.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Worked closely with 13 member team to maintain high standards of quality and encourage repeat business.
- Utilized GCI ORIS and EFI FIERY COLORPROOF to prepare jobs for color proofs and print.
- Utilized various prepress Workflows such as Prinect, Prinergy, XMF.
- Operated, troubleshot and calibrated Offset Press with ISO-12647 also wide format printer for proofing.
- Worked collectively with other teams to reach deadlines and meet customer expectations.
- Utilized different technologies to ready artwork for offset printing purposes.
- Compared digital and physical customer files to identify and address discrepancies such as fonts, graphics or and layouts.
- Imported electronic or print files using Adobe Creative Cloud and made color, digital image and text corrections.
Education
Diploma - HANDLING OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
INFOTEP
Santo DomingoWeb Developer - WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
DOMESTIKA
Online06.2020
Web Developer - Computer Programming, PHP
SDQ TRAINING CENTER
Santo Domingo12.2017
Web Design - Web Design - JQUERY
SDQ TRAINING CENTER
Santo Domingo06.2017
Web Design - HMTL & CSS
SDQ TRANING CENTER
Santo Domingo05.2017
Diploma - INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo09.2016
Diploma - EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo08.2016
Diploma - VOCATIONAL TRAINING FACILITATOR
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo12.2015
Diploma - Human Development - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo08.2015
Associate of Arts - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
INFOTEP
SANTO DOMINGO09.2014
Diploma - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
INFOTEP
Santo Domingo03.2014
Diploma - Oracle Database Programming With PL/SQL
UASD
Santo Domingo10.2012
Diploma - COLOR MANAGMENT With ADOBE
Graphics Of America 2012
Miami, FL05.2012
Diploma - Graphic Arts - How To Make Responsible Purchasing
Graphics Of America 2012
Miami, FL03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Universidad Tecnologica De Santiago - UTESA
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana01.2012
Diploma - Computer Programming, JAVA
ITLA
Santo Domingo02.2008
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communications ( ADOBE)
ITESA
Santo Domingo07.2002
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Creative Design Layouts
- Corporate Design
- Strategic planning
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Consistently meet goals
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service-oriented
- Production procedures
- Extremely quick learner
- Effective leader
- Staff training/development
Timeline
Graphics Production Designer
IPCOMM Agency (On Site)
11.2022 - Current
Web Developer (web Designer - Figma)
Synologit - Freelancer (Remote)
01.2021 - Current
Adobe Indesign Instructor
SDQ Training Center
02.2017 - 12.2021
Prepress Manager (Prepres Specialist)
Serigraf S.A.
08.2014 - 03.2022
Prepress Manager
Editora Corripio C. Por A.
02.2005 - 08.2014
Graphic Designer
Freelancer (Remote)
01.2001 - Current
Diploma - HANDLING OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
INFOTEP
Web Developer - WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
DOMESTIKA
Web Developer - Computer Programming, PHP
SDQ TRAINING CENTER
Web Design - Web Design - JQUERY
SDQ TRAINING CENTER
Web Design - HMTL & CSS
SDQ TRANING CENTER
Diploma - INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
INFOTEP
Diploma - EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION
INFOTEP
Diploma - VOCATIONAL TRAINING FACILITATOR
INFOTEP
Diploma - Human Development - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
INFOTEP
Associate of Arts - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
INFOTEP
Diploma - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
INFOTEP
Diploma - Oracle Database Programming With PL/SQL
UASD
Diploma - COLOR MANAGMENT With ADOBE
Graphics Of America 2012
Diploma - Graphic Arts - How To Make Responsible Purchasing
Graphics Of America 2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Universidad Tecnologica De Santiago - UTESA
Diploma - Computer Programming, JAVA
ITLA
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communications ( ADOBE)
ITESA