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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEhttps://adhStreet Address .wixsite.com/aheavlinEMAIL AVAILABLEStreet Address N. Greenview AvenueChicago,Ill60626PROFILE: EXPERIENCE: Production Artist who has delivered quality by working with strict attention to detail. Responsibilities have included building files to release to printers, color correcting hi-res images, and working closely with art directors and print buyers to ensure projects are done correctly and on schedule. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Project manager who solves problems quickly. Designed pages and created production-ready files for circulars, marketing materials, signs, banners, books, and textbooks. keeps files organized/archived, and manages time well to meet deadlines.EXPERIENCE: PRODUCTION ARTIST 1996-2022Bath & Body Works (1/2023-10/2023)Marks SGSCO (2/2022-6/2022)Prodigious (2018-2022)Schawk (2011-2018)Gaston Advertising (2006-2011)MSI, Inc. (2004-2005)Proof Positive/Farrowlyne Associates, Inc. (2004-2005) Heinemann Library (2001-2004)API Publishing Services (1999-2001)ASG Sherman Graphics (1996-1999)American Color (1992-1996) Extensive experience retouching photos and color correcting high resolution images. Ensured that pages meet all printers specs. Duties included typesetting, multi-page layout, and basic proofreading. Set up style sheets and master pages. Collaborated with project managers and designers on special projects, including image composition. Prepared files for digital press (direct to plate). Archive images in databases.Achievements: Corrected color on complex images in ad pages (jewelry, models skin)(Gaston). Built a digital model for a clients (Ulta) new stores that included signs, banners, and product on shelves (Gaston). Demonstrated attention to detail in setting up die lines and die cuts (MSI). Created an archive systems for a book publisher (Heinemann). Managed all phases of projects for book layout (Heinemann, Proof Positive). Developed broad skills working with Photoshop and Illustrator. Clients included Best Buy, OfficeMax, Sams Club, Petsmart, and Sears PRODUCTION MANAGERAmerican Color Prepared and flightchecked pages for final output to press. Scheduled and supervised workflow. Trained employees on hardware, software, and related systems. Studied graphic design at Northern Illinois University. Total Quality Management, Corporate Certification (American Color) Senior Level in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign |