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- Adobe Certified Expert in InDesign and Photoshop
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- Specialties: Expert using Mac/PC, Coda, Hand-Coding xHTML + CSS, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Fireworks, Acrobat Pro and LiquidPlanner.
- Working Knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, Drupal, WordPress, ResourceSpace, Flash, ActionScript 3, LiveCycle, PHP and MySQL.
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Ambit Creative Group | Cambridge, MA
Design and Technical Services Manager [Jul. 11 - Current]
- Create print and web-based marketing collateral for local, national and international clients in retail, education, technology, life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
- Maintain brand standards, creative thinking, fresh ideas and innovative solutions, while meeting client objectives and expectations, at an agency pace.
- Inspire creative team members, drawing together with one goal to produce the best work for the client.
- Lead concept and discovery meetings with clients, presenting our agency creative process as the Lead Designer and Technical resource.
- Craft project estimates, action plans and scopes of work, distributing tasks to the best resources and progress tracking of milestones and deliverables.
- Involved in the research, testing and implementing new technology and equipment to support business growth.
- An active member in the Design & Development community, attending local meet-ups, networking events, following and sharing on trends, to stay current on skills, knowledge and emerging technology.
- First and second level tech support on Windows/Mac workstations and servers.
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PrintCentre, Inc. | Needham, MA
Graphic Designer & Prepress Manager [Nov. 06 - Jul. 11]
Graphic Designer [Nov. 05 - Nov. 06]
- Conduct client consultations to interpret and establish their design needs.
- Conceptualize and design effective print materials, such as brochures, annual reports, book layouts and newsletters for a diverse set of clients.
- Use production software, such as InDesign, Quark, Acrobat and PitStop Pro, to trouble-shoot and correct files prior to client approval.
- Prepare files for final execution for various output methods such as 1 to 6 color separations, embossing, foiling, spot varnishing and die-cutting.
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J.W. Photo Labs, Inc. | Raleigh, NC
Print Production / Digital Imaging Specialist [Jan. 04 - Jun. 05]
Imaging Technician [Jan. 03 - Jan. 04]
- Drum-scanned, retouched, and manipulated images for commercial, wedding, tradeshow, fine art, and editorial clients.
- Optimized color management workflow, by profiling input and output devices and all graphics workstations.
- Provided PC and Mac tech support, including file server, network maintenance and asset management.
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