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Overview
Work History
Education
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Awards
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Certification
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Kayla Boka

La Grange,NC

Summary

Skilled in operating and maintaining diverse printing press equipment, including digital, offset, and flexographic presses. Bring comprehensive understanding of color theory, prepress operations, and finishing techniques to ensure high-quality print production. Possess strong troubleshooting skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and commitment to workplace safety. Improved workflow efficiency and reduced waste through effective process optimization in previous roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flexo Web

RR Donnelley
Wilson, NC
03.2021 - Current
  • Operated 16/18 and 10 inch webtron flexo web presses as well as various finishing methods such as turret, sheeted, and folding units.
  • Maintained and operated an HP Indigo WS6800 digital press.
  • Calibrate color settings on the press to match customer requirements.
  • Keep accurate records regarding jobs completed; document any issues that arise during a job run so they can be addressed later if needed.
  • Clean and maintain presses, rollers, cylinders, anilox, and other related equipment.
  • Make necessary adjustments during production runs to ensure consistent registration and color matching throughout the job run.
  • Maintain records of job runs including material used, waste generated.
  • Inspect printed materials for quality control purposes.
  • Troubleshoot problems with the press when they arise and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
  • Train new employees on Flexo printing processes and procedures; provide ongoing support as needed.
  • Ensure safety standards are met at all times by following established safety protocols.
  • Monitor production runs to ensure that print quality meets customer specifications.

Digital Sheet Fed

Telepathic Graphics
Rocky Mount, NC
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Operated Heidelberg Versafire to produce various printed materials for businesses and organizations.
  • Evaluated finished products against customer specifications to verify that they met requirements.
  • Operated binding equipment such as laminators, cutters, folders and stitchers.
  • Calibrated digital presses to maintain consistent color accuracy across multiple press runs.
  • Set up jobs in the RIP software with appropriate parameters for size, resolution, page count.
  • Performed regular maintenance on digital printers, including cleaning and lubrication of parts.

Digital Sheet Fed

Morgan Printer
Winterville, NC
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Was the main operator of a Heidelberg Versafire as well as inspection of raw and finished materials.
  • Set up jobs according to specifications by loading paper into feeder trays and adjusting settings on the control panel.
  • Cleaned print heads, feeders, and other parts as needed.
  • Performed regular maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of the press.
  • Participated in periodic inventory checks to ensure sufficient supply levels are maintained at all times.
  • Maintained records of daily production output for each job run.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to improve overall workflow efficiency in the pressroom.
  • Notified supervisors immediately when quality control issues arose during production runs.
  • Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.

Education

Associates in Applied Science in Graphic Art and Imaging Technology -

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
05.2016

High School Diploma -

South Central High School
Winterville, NC
06.2011

Skills

  • Computer Production
  • Digital Imaging
  • Pre Press & Press
  • Bindery
  • Fluent with Microsoft Word, Google Documents & Spreadsheets
  • Trouble shooting
  • Problem-solving
  • Delegating
  • Supervising
  • People oriented
  • Customer service experience
  • Eager to learn
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Color Management
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Goal Setting
  • Organizational Skills
  • Quality Control Analysis

Awards

  • GAIT Club Member & Secretary, 2014, 2016
  • PICA Award 2015 - Special Judges Award: Digital Printing: InkJet Flexible
  • PICA Award 2015 - Special Judges Award: Screen Printing: 2 or more Spot Colors, Non-Textile

Affiliations

  • GAIT Club Member & Secretary 2014 - 2016
  • PICA Award 2015 - Special Judges Award: Digital Printing: InkJet Flexible
  • PICA Award 2015 - Special Judges Award: Screen Printing: 2 or more Spot Colors, Non-Textile

Certification

  • Certificate in Indoor and Outdoor Signage
  • Certificate in Vehicle Graphics and Wrapping

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Flexo Web

RR Donnelley
03.2021 - Current

Digital Sheet Fed

Telepathic Graphics
10.2020 - 01.2021

Digital Sheet Fed

Morgan Printer
06.2016 - 10.2020

Associates in Applied Science in Graphic Art and Imaging Technology -

Lenoir Community College

High School Diploma -

South Central High School

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