Stephen Covich
Woodridge,IL
Summary
Prepress professional with comprehensive expertise in managing prepress operations and optimizing production processes. Known for meticulous focus on quality control and consistency, ensuring projects are completed to highest standards. Reliable team player who adapts to evolving demands and excels in color correction and file preparation.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepress Manager
Repro Graphics
Elk Grove Village, IL
03.2011 - Current
- Troubleshot technical issues swiftly to maintain smooth operations while minimizing costly delays in project timelines.
- Implemented process improvements for file organization and storage systems, increasing ease of access for all team members.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas needing improvement as well as opportunities for growth within the team.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential implementation into existing workflows, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Increased efficiency by automating repetitive tasks through the implementation of software solutions.
- Utilized Prinergy and Oris to prepare jobs for color proofs and print.
- Entered, positioned and altered text size with InDesign.
Prepress Manager
IPP Lithograph
Niles, IL
09.1989 - 02.2011
- Troubleshot technical issues swiftly to maintain smooth operations while minimizing costly delays in project timelines.
- Implemented process improvements for file organization and storage systems, increasing ease of access for all team members.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas needing improvement as well as opportunities for growth within the team.
- Streamlined workflow by optimizing file preparation processes, reducing production time and costs.
- Increased efficiency by automating repetitive tasks through the implementation of software solutions.
Education
No Degree - Mathematics & Computer Science
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Large format printing
- File preparation mastery
- Multitasking
- Technical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Prepress Manager
Repro Graphics
03.2011 - Current
Prepress Manager
IPP Lithograph
09.1989 - 02.2011
No Degree - Mathematics & Computer Science
University of Illinois At Chicago