Stephanie Gary
Atlanta,GA
Summary
At IPD Printing/RRDonnelley, I leveraged prepress experience and exceptional teamwork to enhance print quality and efficiency, reducing waste by implementing quality control measures. My adaptability and problem-solving skills ensured on-time project delivery and continuous improvement, contributing significantly to operational excellence and client satisfaction.
Personable and detail-focused individual with talent for following precise procedures. Possesses foundational understanding of prepress processes and print technology, including handling and preparing printing plates. Ready to contribute to high-quality print production and ensure seamless operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plate Maker
IPD Printing/RRDonnelley
02.1998 - Current
- Optimized layout designs for maximum efficiency in plate usage, reducing waste and material costs.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the entire platemaking process, resulting in consistently high-quality final products for clients.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery, promptly addressing any issues that arose to minimize impacts on productivity levels.
- Enhanced printing quality by maintaining and calibrating platemaking equipment regularly.
- Contributed to the company''s environmental sustainability initiatives by implementing waste reduction strategies in the platemaking process.
- Maintained a well-organized inventory system for printing plates, minimizing downtime due to misplaced materials.
- Reduced production errors by conducting thorough inspections of plates prior to print runs.
- Consistently met project deadlines, managing multiple assignments simultaneously and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues during print runs, collaborating with press operators to identify causes and provide solutions quickly and efficiently.
- Increased overall workplace safety by adhering to strict safety protocols when handling chemicals and operating equipment in the platemaking process.
- Maintained detailed records of all platemaking tasks completed, providing a reliable historical database for future reference and analysis.
- Streamlined workflows for faster production turnaround times, implementing efficient platemaking processes.
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams such as prepress technicians and printing press operators for smooth project handoffs.
- Compared digital and physical customer files to identify and address discrepancies such as fonts, graphics or and layouts.
- Generated prepress proofs in digital or other formats to approximate appearance of final printed piece.
- Avoided downtime by addressing issues with prepress equipment immediately and applying troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause issues.
Prepress Technician
IPD Printing/RRDonnelley
02.1998 - Current
- Utilized [Software] and [Software] to prepare jobs for color proofs and print.
- Entered, positioned and altered text size with [Software].
- Imported electronic or print files using [Software] and made color, digital image and text corrections.
- Elevated customer trust in our services through careful attention to detail when preparing files for press output.
- Expedited project completion times with effective prioritization of tasks and efficient multitasking abilities.
- Enabled on-time delivery of projects by closely monitoring deadlines and proactively addressing potential delays or complications.
- Reduced material waste by implementing lean manufacturing principles in plate creation processes.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between departments through clear communication of job specifications and requirements.
- Streamlined the printing process by creating detailed imposition layouts and ensuring accurate color separations.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various prepress roles, fostering a versatile workforce.
- Reduced error rates during production runs with vigilant quality assurance practices applied at every stage of the prepress process.
- Fostered an environment conducive to innovation, experimenting with cutting-edge prepress technologies and implementing the best practices.
- Enhanced print quality by performing thorough preflight checks and detecting potential issues before production.
- Assessed customer files for missing information in fonts and graphics.
- Compared digital and physical customer files to identify and address discrepancies such as fonts, graphics or and layouts.
- Generated prepress proofs in digital or other formats to approximate appearance of final printed piece.
- Worked collectively with other teams to reach deadlines and meet customer expectations.
Education
Diploma in Prepress Technology - Graphic Arts
DeKalb Technical College
Decatur, GASkills
- Prepress expertise
- Deadline management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Proofreading accuracy
- Organizational skills
- Quality control measures
- Proofreading
- Print production process
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved ongoing mechanical failure of plating machinery which led to working closely with repair technicians to replace parts/software.
- Perfect attendance
Timeline
Plate Maker
IPD Printing/RRDonnelley
02.1998 - Current
Prepress Technician
IPD Printing/RRDonnelley
02.1998 - Current
Diploma in Prepress Technology - Graphic Arts
DeKalb Technical College
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