Lee Erica Ware
Frisco,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and perceptive Digital Pre-Press Manager with 28 years of 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. Expert at graphic development, layout and design that exceeds client expectations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Pre-Press Manager
Western Shield Label Company
Rancho Dominguez , CA
1993.03 - 2021.01
- Managed all Digital CTP Prepress and Graphic Design. Extensive knowledge in Esko's Digital CTP workflow and Adobe Design Suite.
- Selected printing format and layout, prepared text and images for final print run and set up presses.
- 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.
- Received and reviewed client project specifications, quoted price and delivery and invoiced.
- Managed hard copy and electronic art and data files, verifying file availability to correct staff members or clients when required.
- Designed and artistically configured prepress projects using layout programs.
- Analyzed and solved digital file issues and software and hardware challenges associated with prepress and printing.
- Collaborated with vendors on projects fully or partially contracted out and verified deliverables met or exceeded internal standards.
- Mentored and trained 3 new prepress staff members and wrote prepress work instructions.
- Inspected, maintained and repaired printing cameras and presses to avoid equipment malfunction.
- Created and formatted newsletters, promotional documents and other projects based on design ideas or rough samples proposed by clients.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Reviewed job orders to determine amount of paper needed, ink color and potential special instructions.
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
- Inspected random paper samples during print runs to confirm accurate ink and paper type.
- Assessed inventory and ordered new ink, paper and other materials to keep supplies stocked.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Observed environmental factors and effects on equipment performance to make adjustments when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School
Gardena, CA06.1987
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Motivation
- Teamwork
- Work Ethics
- Technical
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Organizational
- Innovative and Creative
- Flexographic Printing
- Digital Prepress
- Quality Control Analysis
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Computer
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Product Inspection
- SOPs
Timeline
Digital Pre-Press Manager
Western Shield Label Company
1993.03 - 2021.01
High School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School
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