Tim Brown
Cypress,TX
Summary
To utilize my technical and graphic skills in an environment where I can make a positive contribution.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Matrix Board Operator
Reliant/NRG Stadium
Houston
09.2007 - Current
- Create and display graphic messages on matrix boards throughout stadium
- Coordinate with game operations manager as integral part of game presentation.
Technical Support Specialist
Exile Technologies
Houston
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Handling of customer support cases through email submissions and phone
- Perform installations of new equipment and repairs throughout North America
- Update customer software through TeamViewer when necessary.
Production Artist
Jita Printing/AlphaGraphics
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Load customer supplied electronic files for output, onto the Prepress file server
- Check customer's electronic files for completeness and potential problems
- Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the CSR, customer and production personnel
- Prep files for printing
- Page layout and some design, as needed
- Set up variable print jobs.
Production Artist
C2Media/C2Imaging
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Prepare customer's files for output
- Communicate with and resolve issues, as needed, with clients
- Repair or improve the quality of customer's files when necessary
- Implement the use of pdf's as a viable software workflow
- Install hardware and software upgrades as necessary.
Production Artist
Foxmark Corporation
03.2002 - 01.2012
- Managed workflow of all print jobs throughout company including prepress and printing
- Calibrated all printers, installed software and hardware upgrades as necessary
- Proofed, preflighted, and prepared files for press and press checks
- Maintained inventory and purchased all necessary supplies needed for print jobs
- Trained sales managers to increase their familiarity with the printing process
- Promoted motivation, communication, teamwork, and positive attitude between staff and clients.
Desktop Publisher
PBK Architects
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Production-intensive desktop publishing duties, including document layout, text editing, image editing, printing, assembly, etc
- Quality control and production of documentation geared towards the marketing of professional services
- Organized and produced marketing collateral, qualification statements, proposals, sales presentations, cut-sheets, brochures and other custom projects
- Responsible for generating printed products under strict deadline pressures.
Sales Technical Support
Oyo Instruments
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Provided technical support for Oyo Image Setters via phone and email
- Installed and repaired Oyo Image Setters
- Tested products before being released to general public.
Education
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Layout management
- Artwork transfer
- Color Correction
- Creative Suite expertise
- Organizational abilities
- Proofreading accuracy
- Variable Data Printing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Google Drive
- Computer Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Entry
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Technical Support Specialist
Exile Technologies
11.2022 - 11.2023
Production Artist
Jita Printing/AlphaGraphics
08.2016 - 03.2020
Production Artist
C2Media/C2Imaging
01.2012 - 02.2016
Desktop Publisher
PBK Architects
02.2009 - 04.2010
Sales Technical Support
Oyo Instruments
06.2008 - 02.2009
Matrix Board Operator
Reliant/NRG Stadium
09.2007 - Current
Production Artist
Foxmark Corporation
03.2002 - 01.2012
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design -
Texas A&M University