Kip Marron
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Professional prepress specialist with significant experience in preparing files for printing, ensuring high-quality output, and troubleshooting technical issues. Strong focus on customer relationships, consistently meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing project needs. Skilled in color correction, layout adjustment, and preflight checks, with keen eye for accuracy and quality. Reliable and flexible, contributing to seamless workflow and successful project completion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer/Prepress Operator
Great Tapes
04.1999 - 03.2025
- Maintained organized digital archives of client files and job orders.
- Enhanced file quality by meticulously editing EPS, PSD, PostScript, and PDFs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving client satisfaction.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Imported electronic or print files using Quarkxpress and made color, digital image and text corrections.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects through effective communication with team members, clients, and vendors.
- Trained junior employees on standard operating procedures, software programs, and equipment maintenance techniques.
- Improved project outcomes by applying advanced color correction techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all deliverables within tight deadlines.
- Reviewed and preflighted customer digital files to ensure efficient, cost-effective production that met print specifications and client needs.
- Inspected files and templates for proper imposition, trim, bleeds, trap, fonts and images.
- Problem solved creative solutions to non-standard client needs.
- Managed 6 projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
01.2000 - Current
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Elevated customer satisfaction by personalizing graphic design solutions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Brown Institute
Eagan, MN06.1998
Skills
- Image File Editing
- Prepress Machine Operation
- Color Management Processes
- Artwork Preparation
- Proficient in Adobe Software
- Self-Starter
- Layout and Design Expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- MAC Proficiency
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
01.2000 - Current
Graphic Designer/Prepress Operator
Great Tapes
04.1999 - 03.2025
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Brown Institute