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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
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
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, TX

Skills

  • 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

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