Extensive background in desktop publishing and print graphics, specializing in newspapers.

         Highly versatile, quality-focused and resourceful with outstanding communication, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

         Adept throughout all aspects of pre-press, printing, and publishing.

         Recent training and education in renewable/wind energy and recycling.

         Proven strengths in project coordination, troubleshooting, sales, and customer service.

         Excellent attention to detail and deadlines.

         Strong team-building, staff training, and leadership skills.

         Committed to excellence in all endeavors.

 

 

Firebreak Spray Systems, Xxxxxx, OR, 2010 to Present

Dispatcher

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, quick thinking and multi-tasking capabilities in dispatching fire prevention team members to insured clients.

 

San Diego Reader, San Diego CA, 2008 to 2009

Proofreader, Paginator, Quality Control

• Leveraged seasoned industry experience and sharp attention to detail to review newspaper pages prior to printing and ensure 100% accuracy and quality control.

 

Tampa Tribune, Tampa FL, 2007 to 2008

Digital Pre-Flight Technician, Graphic Artist, System Administrator

• Proficiently managed and maintained online display ad development database (The AdWizard) and trained sales personnel and advertisers in system use.
• Designed and developed visually-appealing ad templates for customers using Adobe InDesign.
• Thoroughly examined incoming digital advertising files for quality and adherence with Tampa Tribune print standards.

 

San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego CA, 1989 to 2006

Senior Advertising Artist

• Applied exceptional creative talents toward designing camera-ready advertising for publication in daily newspaper and special periodic publications.
• Attended and actively participated in photo shoots of products, people, scenes and/or sets in support of advertising initiatives.
• Played a pivotal role in evaluating, selecting and training employees in use of XpanceX automated workflow system which considerably enhanced productivity and cost control.

 

Continued

 

 

 

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Certificate in Renewable Energy Technology

Columbia Gorge Community College, 2010

 

Bachelor of Science Degree

San Diego State University, 1994

 

AA Degree

Grossmont Community College, 1991

 

Certificate in Graphic Arts

Platt College, San Diego, CA, 1987

 

 

Certified Master Recycler, 2010

Wildland Firefighter Training, 2010 (USFA online)

 

 

Operating Systems: Macintosh and Windows platforms

 

Software & Tools: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Distiller; Multi-Ad Creator; CNI Ad Browser; QuarkXPress; FlightCheck; CNI Ad Desk; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)