Retoucher ~ Digital Media Imaging Specialist ~ Prepress/Printing and Publishing Industry
PROFILE
Offers numerous years of progressive experience in the graphics/media production industry, including 8 years in digital retouching
Strong qualifications and substantial interest in advanced Adobe CS programs,
Continually maintain current knowledge of existing and emerging industry trends and technologies to ensure optimal performance; extensive technical knowledge base
Extensive background ranges from designing/creating/ varied print media, such as brochures and posters, to managing “high-end” and production retouching, performing detailed magazine cover work, and facilitating prepress operations
consistently meeting client expectations and critical deadlines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harrison & Star Prepress and Photo Retoucher – NYC, NY 2008-2010
• Successfully providing a variety of graphic/media services in a Macintosh/PC environment with total Pre-press capabilities
Retoucher/Prepress specialist, (ELLE COSMOPOLITAN) 2004-2006
• Actively managed Prepress activities for all departments, gaining well-rounded Prepress Digital skills
• Provided quality Prepress and Catalog/Magazine/Photo Retouch services for broad mix of clients, with projects including Color Correction, Composites, Layers, Flesh, Product, and Beauty Work
Retoucher/Prepress/Camera Operator, X STUDIO 2003-2004
• Effectively handled various Retouch projects for Catalogs, Magazines and Covers
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Photoshop CS5 • InDesign CS5 • Illustrator CS5 •
Quark •