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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatednrgizer69@mac.comFort Lauderdale, FloridaPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEContactCandidate's Name
SR.ART DIRECTOR / PREPRESSSR. GRAPHIC DESIGNERInnovative and results-driven graphic designerwith extensive experience across print, web,and broadcast platforms. Expert in creatingvisually compelling images, logos, andmarketing collateral that drive businesssuccess. With 30 years of experience ingraphic design and prepress operations, Ibring a unique blend of creativity, technicalprociency, and strategic thinking to deliverexceptional results.Personal Prole Digital Prociency: Mastery of macOS andWindows with extensive internet navigation skills. Customer Relationship Management: 25+years of experience fostering strong clientrelationships. Marketing and Sales Expertise: Proven ability to deliver impactful advertising and marketingcampaigns that drive revenue growth. Ofce Administration: Strong organizational skills with a typing speed of 65 WPM. Photography: Expert in event photography, bothdigital and traditional. Software Prociency:Adobe Creative Suite:Photoshop CC, InDesign CC, Illustrator CCMicrosoft Ofce Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPointPrepress Software: Preps, Dynasty RIP,QuarkXpress 9, Agfa Taipan, Apogee X, AgfaXcalibur, Avantra, HP 5000, Sherpamatic42,EFI RIP, Epson Large Format Printer, ScitexIris, Canon Fiery Bilingual Prociency: Fluent in Spanish and English Sr. Art Director/Prepress OperatorWMPrinting (Website Man), Boynton Beach, FloridaOct 2022 June 2024 Directed the creation of diverse advertising materials and marketing concepts, enhancing client engagement. Spearheaded product development for a agship client's web portal, servicing over 360 locations. Optimized prepress workows through meticulous preight checks, ensuring high-quality outputs. Established comprehensive SOPs and implemented workow automations via Fiery Jobow, improving operational efciency.Sr. Graphic Designer/Prepress OperatorImpact Imagery Group LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 2021 Sept 2022 Developed innovative advertising materials and marketing concepts, delivering high-impact results. Managed client projects f rom conception to completion, consistently meeting client expectations. Specialized in large format preparation using I-Cut Software, enhancing production capabilities. Collaborated with prominent clients including Apple Printing, BCPA, JM Field, Ambassador, Guy Harvey, and Flex Seal.Sr. Graphic Designer/Project CoordinatorJMField Marketing, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaJun 2019 May 2021 Created compelling marketing materials and coordinated client projects, f rom design to nal quotation. Utilized Sage accounting and shipping software to streamline project workows. Served major clients such as NCL, Clear Captions, Magic Leap, SCI Direct, and Fembi, delivering outstanding service and results.(Continued on Page 2)McFatter Vocational Technical Center, Davie, Florida Commercial Art Major; 3.8 GPACompleted coursework in Desktop Publishing,Completed a four-year TV production courseBroward Community College, Davie, FloridaDouble major in Music and ArtElected Vice-President of International ClubProfessional Training: AGFA Headquarters, Andover, MA: Week-long training on Apogee X Rip system Artwork Systems, Bristol, PA: Week-long training on Pageow and Insight Scitex, Bedford, MA: Week-long training on Brisque and Dolev 800 Rip systemsCore Strengths & SkillsEducationProfessional Experiencefacebook.com/Candidate's Name rodriguezinstagram.com/yuniqueartLINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLECandidate's Name
Professional ExperienceGraphic Designer/Preight & Prepress SpecialistCommercial Printers, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaOct 2018 Apr 2019 Designed advertising materials for various clients, enhancing brand visibility. Executed prepress work for diverse printing presses using Kodak software, ensuring high-quality outputs. Led the design, development, and implementation of graphic, layout, and production communicationmaterials, helping clients reduce costs.Graphic Designer/Prepress SupervisorPrint Basics, Deereld, FloridaDec 2011 Dec 2017 Designed and executed advertising materials for a diverse client base. Managed prepress operations for Heidelberg DI and AB Dick presses, ensuring high-quality outputs. Oversaw digital and conventional prepress operations, including pre-ighting and outputting.Art InstructorPainting with a Twist, Deereld Beach, FloridaDec 2017 Mar 2019 Taught and assisted in painting classes, fostering creativity and enhancing students' artistic skills. Engaged with clients to help them discover their creative potential, boosting their condence and artistic Graphic Designer/Prepress OperatorRitters Printing, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaJan 2006 Nov 2011 Developed advertising materials for both local and international clients, enhancing brand visibility. Managed prepress work for Speed Master sheet-fed press, Print Master, and AB Dick presses. Directed digital and conventional prepress operations to ensure seamless production.IT Assistant / Prepress OperatorMegacolor Corp., Deereld Beach, FloridaJan 2005 Jan 2006 Assisted in setting up MAC and PC computers fordesigners, typesetters, and sales reps, improvingworkow efciency. Provided phone and online support for over 60employees in the US, resolving technical issuespromptly. Managed prepress operations, including pre-ighting and outputting, to ensure seamless production.Pre-Press Night Manager / DesignerWilen Group, Deereld Beach, FloridaOct 1999 Jan 2005 Managed digital and conventional prepress operations, ensuring timely and accurate outputs. Designed and produced covers and ads for various publications, enhancing their visual appeal. Acted as a software specialist and chief decision-maker on equipment purchases, optimizing company resources. Art DirectorAzhar Oriental Rugs, Miami, FloridaJul 1998 Oct 1999 Directed production, design, layout, and photoretouching, increasing department productivity. Implemented f resh design concepts, leading to a 33% increase in sales. Managed advertising materials for stores in the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela, expanding market reach. Desktop Department SupervisorKAR Printing, Miami, FloridaAug 1996 Jul 1998 Supervised a department of 12, ensuring efcient workow and high-quality outputs. Managed maintenance and supervision of equipment, including Macs, Linotronic 530, and Scitex RIP, enhancing operational efciency.Date: June 22, 2024To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to provide a letter of recommendation for Candidate's Name Rodriguez, who was employed at WM Printing from October 2022 to June 2024. During his time with us, Yuri was involved in various tasks, including assisting with print production, website management, and coordinating with clients. Yuri showed a wilingness to take on new chalenges and worked hard to meet project deadlines. He demonstrated resilience and a strong eort to adapt to our fast-paced work environment. Yuri was always eager to learn and took the initiative in improving his skils. His dedication to his work was evident, and he consistently aimed to meet the expectations set before him. I believe Yuri has the potential to thrive in a dierent environment where his skils can be further developed and utilized more eectively. He would benet from an organization that can provide structured growth opportunities and support his professional development. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely,AJ GuiliPresidentWM PrintingPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLE |
