Lindsay Yon
Greenville,SC
Summary
Precision-focused Prepress Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in color management, digital file preparation, and quality control procedures to ensure print accuracy. Possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and communication abilities that contribute to seamless workflow and project success. Excel in teamwork and meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Designer
Pinnacle Promotions
Norcross, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
Prepress Coordinator
Constantia Flexibles
Blythewood, SC
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Quality Control - Attended press runs and pulled samples to check color densities, gradients, spot colors, and any specific customer concerns. Worked with press personnel and ink room technicians to keep standards consistent. Checked plate, blanket, ink viscosities, and paper regularly to confirm they met promised specifications.
PrePress Technician
Professional Printers
Columbia, SC
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Retouching - Advanced Photoshop skills that focus on photo retouching and color correction. Worked with clients including Verizon Wireless, Denny's, and Bi-Lo to improve the quality and appearance of their printed images. Prepared the images to print consistently across multiple coated and uncoated print processes.
- Digital File Review & Preparation - Utilized Adobe InDesign, QuarkXpress, and various other prepress software to check customer files for print readiness. Worked with customer service representatives to acquire any elements necessary to meet printing specifications. Sent approved files to Prinect Cockpit and generated layouts in Prinect Signa Station for printing on multiple press configurations.
Print Customer Service Representative
RR Donnelley
Columbia, SC
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Print Customer Service - Selected to support the print requests for one of the company's largest and most lucrative accounts within six months of employment. Obtained two awards from this account for Outstanding Customer Support during their most profitable years to date.
Color Quality Manager
Erwin Penland Advertising
Greenville, SC
02.2008 - 04.2014
- Color Management - Created proofing and printing fingerprints for the in-house color proofers and for the presses at the print shops from which we outsourced. Met with customers to review and approve proofs. Operated the Kodak MatchPrint and GMG ColorProof software to send proofs virtually to customers for approval. Obtained G7 Master Certification status for the company while training co-workers on the basics of G7 importance and implementation.
- Digital Proof Development - Main calibration, linearization, and troubleshooting point person for multiple wide-format printers used for digital proofing. Maintained supplies for printers and sent PO documentation to suppliers. Created sample documents for customers to see any exciting advances in paper or ink.
- Employee Training & Development - Prepared and presented seminars to employees and vendors emphasizing printing practices and color theory specific to their roles in the company.
- Data Asset Management - Co-headed the establishment of and maintained organization for the company's core digital asset database containing image files, layout files, and image information.
Color Quality Supervisor
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Chattanooga, TN
10.2005 - 02.2008
- Supervisory - Oversaw the operations of a fast-paced flexographic print environment, working with the press personnel to alleviate any quality issues that emerge during the press run. Direct contact for co-workers, ink vendors, plate vendors, blanket vendors, and customers to troubleshoot and expediently resolve any issues that would arise.
- Research & Development - Actively researched and incorporated new materials and methods for flexographic plate-making, print quality improvement, and digital proofing processes. Submitted articles about my research to various flexographic magazines to be published. Created and distributed an updated flexographic test page for the use of the flexographic community. Worked closely with plate, ink, and blanket vendors to improve the performance of the materials utilized on the press. Explored alternative supplies frequently to find best fit for our quality and budget.
Color Management Intern
Pratt Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
01.2003 - 03.2003
- Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2005
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Color management
- Print production
- Digital proofing
- Image retouching
- File preparation
Publications
- Exposing Exposure Problems, FLEXO Magazine, 07/01/07, 28-30
- Exposing Exposure Problems, FLEXONEWS, Summer 2007, 6-7, http://digital.realviewtechnologies.com
Certification
- G7 Certification, 2012-2014
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Pinnacle Promotions
02.2024 - Current
Prepress Coordinator
Constantia Flexibles
02.2021 - 11.2023
PrePress Technician
Professional Printers
02.2019 - 02.2021
Print Customer Service Representative
RR Donnelley
11.2015 - 01.2019
Color Quality Manager
Erwin Penland Advertising
02.2008 - 04.2014
Color Quality Supervisor
Chattanooga Times Free Press
10.2005 - 02.2008
Color Management Intern
Pratt Corporation
01.2003 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communications
Clemson University
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