R. Scott Kale
Buford,GA
Summary
I wish to be part of a team that will make the company an industry leader. Where I could utilize my leadership, organizational and computer graphic skills to maximize the effectiveness of my education, training and work experience. I am currently employed. Details available upon request.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Print Production Manager
Big Duck Canvas
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Streamlined print production processes by implementing efficient workflow management systems.
- Maximized cost savings by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for best pricing on materials and services.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing comprehensive training in the latest printing technologies.
- Reduced turnaround time for projects by optimizing scheduling and resource allocation methods.
- Oversaw the successful completion of large-scale printing projects, ensuring they met stringent deadlines and budget requirements.
- Elevated customer satisfaction levels through meticulous quality control measures and timely delivery of finished products.
Large-Format Fabric Production
E4 Design
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Duties included: Job Tracking, File prep(design and or color correcting), E-proofing, Printing to Mimaki Large-Format Printer, Dye-Sublimation to fabric using a Klieverik heat-press, Frame set-ups for test fitting, Photography, preparing product for shipping and close-out of job tracking
- Also included client and vendor relations and paperwork associated with self-management.
Freelance Digital Production Artist
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Duties included creation of website templates, various logos, design and layout of many independent publications and marketing materials
- Included E-Pub, Folio, high resolution photo scanning, retouching and archiving, graphic design, multimedia creation
- Also included client and vendor relations and paperwork associated with self-employment.
Lead Image Technician
Aerials Express
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Duties included, extensive use of Photoshop for quality control of high quality, digital, aerial photography
- Developed Photoshop techniques and actions that expedited the production process and were adopted company wide
- Use of Excel to catalog images sent from the flight companies and determine useable frames, while rejecting frames with various issues.
Digital Art Librarian
DW Green Co.
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Duties included maintaining art library for grocery store advertising and marketing firm
- Found and prepared images used in market flyers
- Digital photograph
- Extensive masking and compositing
- Organized client samples in file cabinets for easy access.
Partner & Creative Director
Paramount Productions
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Duties included graphic services, creative design and production of model/talent marketing materials, talent scouting, managing the photography studio, organizing events in and out of Nashville, digital photography, digital video editing/production, client management and invoicing.
Director of Digital Imaging
Omni Art Supply Corp.
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Duties included development of high-resolution scanning services (Linotype Topaz and Chromagraph S2000 among others), photo-retouching, photo composition, custom clipping paths and masks, graphic design, typesetting, running/processing film from customer les of every description and application, developing match prints and digital archiving
- Also responsible for client interaction, business development, art direction and employee management.
Skills
- File Preparation
- Large Format Printing
- Digital Printing
- Graphic Design Knowledge
- Prepress Expertise
- Production Scheduling
- Photo Retouching
- Extensive Masking/Paths
- Deadline Management
- Color Management
- Proofing and Approval
- Quality Control
Training Education
- Graduated Hillsboro High School - Nashville, TN
- Attended Belmont College(Music Performance) - Nashville, TN
- Adobe sponsored conferences on Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator
- Lynda.com InDesign certification
- Revolving member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Software Proficiencies
- Apple: MacOS 7 thru 13.6, Safari, Chrome, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, Pages, Keynote & Garageband.
- Adobe Creative Cloud apps: Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Illustrator, Acrobat & InDesign.
- Chat GPT, Leonardo AI.
- Quark Express, Corel Draw, MicroSoft Windows, Office, Excel, FileMaker Pro, RasterLink RIP, ONYX RIP, LinoColor Job Assistant.
Hobbies and Interests
- Musician / Songwriter - Classically trained bassist (1st Chair in Belmont Symphony Orchestra 1987) turned writer/performer of rock, pop, country and other styles. Has recorded and performed with several bands.
- Also bike-riding, hiking, dog walking, frisbee golf, Denver Broncos, cooking and digital photography.
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies
Musician / Songwriter –
Classically trained bassist (1st Chair in Belmont Symphony Orchestra 1987) turned writer/performer of rock, pop, country and other styles. Has recorded and performed with several bands.
Nature hiking, dog walking, frisbee golf, cornhole, the Denver Broncos and digital photography.
Timeline
Senior Print Production Manager
Big Duck Canvas
07.2020 - 12.2023
Large-Format Fabric Production
E4 Design
01.2012 - 01.2020
Lead Image Technician
Aerials Express
01.2008 - 01.2010
Digital Art Librarian
DW Green Co.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Freelance Digital Production Artist
01.2003 - 01.2012
Partner & Creative Director
Paramount Productions
01.2003 - 01.2005
Director of Digital Imaging
Omni Art Supply Corp.
01.1995 - 01.2003
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