Paul Shallow
Aurora,IL
Summary
I am seeking a full time job in the printing industry as a prepress technician. I am highly proficient in preparing digital files for any kind of printing.
I have been in the graphic arts industry since my first full time job. I have worked many jobs in prepress, utilizing both digital and pre-digital methods, having learned it all on the job. I always felt that graphics was in my blood. I am an artist in my off hours, and fine art is a passion for me.
I am a highly skilled individual. I consider myself to be a very good, highly motivated employee. I have an open mind and am eager to learn. Along with my professional skills, I believe I am very easy to work with. I can be a very valuable addition to any work team, given the chance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepress Technician
Graphic Packaging International
02.2001 - 02.2023
- Converted designer files to press ready digital files using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Esko Graphics, and ArtPro Plus.
- Worked in a high level carton print facility that provided prepress files for numerous printing plants.
- Worked with traditional four color printing as well as extended gamut six and seven color printing. Provided graphics for both offset and flexographic printing specifications. Created files for specialized printing needs such as varnish, embossing, and foil printing.
- Created original design files for customers.
Prepress Technician
Brockway Standard Inc. / Platemasters, Inc.
04.1997 - 02.2001
- Converted designer files to press ready films using digital resources such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark, Freehand, and other graphic programs.
- Created plate ready films, starting with art boards and utilizing traditional prepress methods, such as camera work, dark room techniques, contacting, and old school light table stripping.
Prepress Technician / Miscellaneous
Screaming Color, Inc. / Diemand Printing / Various
01.1987 - 04.1997
- Worked in commercial printing companies in prepress using traditional, pre-digital age technology.
Ground Radio Repairman
USMC
Education
High School Diploma -
Quigley South High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- High level skills and mindset for graphics and design
- Long history in printing I started out in diazo printing
- I am quite good at transforming problematic art into professional looking finished designs
- I consider myself adept at problem solving
- I am easy to work with, and can easily adapt to any working environment
- I am extremely hard working I am a loyal person
- I hold myself to high standards I am very detail oriented
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Prepress Technician
Graphic Packaging International
02.2001 - 02.2023
Prepress Technician
Brockway Standard Inc. / Platemasters, Inc.
04.1997 - 02.2001
Prepress Technician / Miscellaneous
Screaming Color, Inc. / Diemand Printing / Various
01.1987 - 04.1997
Ground Radio Repairman
USMC
High School Diploma -
Quigley South High School
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