AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Seek the Challenging Position of Production Clerk
A highly talented Production Clerk with huge experience in planning, organizing, leading, and participating in the functional activities of the print production unit; performing skilled technical layout, set up, graphics arts and production tasks, utilizing printing presses, copiers and related material duplication equipment.
Summary of Qualifications
More than eight years experience.
Thorough knowledge of operation, care, and minor repair of offset presses and related printing and bindery equipment.
Excellent knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of printing production and graphic arts processes and procedures.
Profound knowledge of modern duplication materials, supplies, and equipment, including a variety of peripheral printing equipment.
Remarkable knowledge of Printing format, design, layout, and preparation of camera ready material for print production.
Immense knowledge of Ink and paper properties, characteristics, and specific uses.
Excellent English language usage, grammar, and punctuation.
Deep knowledge of basic arithmetical concepts.
Remarkable ability to effectively organize and coordinate the operation of a material duplication unit.
Strong ability to perform skilled printing production functions.
Excellent ability to perform skilled and complex graphic arts design and layout functions.
Remarkable ability to establish and maintain data and information management, storage, and retrieval system.
Profound ability to accurately estimate labor and material costs and project production scheduling.
In-depth ability to effectively organize and lead print production personnel.
Strong ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Profound ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Excellent knowledge of financial record keeping and basic statistical and accounting practices.
Remarkable knowledge of data processing procedures and data entry methods and procedures.
Uncommon skill in making accurate analysis, comparisons and interpretation of statistical and financial data and the conversion of such data to data processing applications.
Exceptional skill in operating office and peripheral data processing machines.
Sound ability to type and in performing related clerical work such as filing and information retrieval.
Remarkable ability to follow written and oral instructions and to maintain and adhere to rigid schedules.
Professional Experience
New York Department of Civil Service, NY 2000 - Present
Print Production Clerk
Plan, organize, and coordinate the operation of the material reproduction unit, including service priority determination and the scheduling of production tasks.
Assure compliance with quality control standards.
Review duplication requests and advise users regarding material layout, design, page and ink qualities, and production timelines.
Evaluate material duplication requests to determine the feasibility of in-house production.
Resolve unusual and unforeseen print production problems.
Determine need for technicians and arrange for services as needed.
Create hand-drawn and computer-generated program-specific logo graphics from raw data.
Compose, plan, design, layout and typeset District forms, brochures, and other documents.
Review the reproduction unit inventory of supplies and materials, and request and reorder stock as necessary to maintain an appropriate operational inventory.
Test ink, paper, and other supplies, materials, and equipment and make recommendations for purchase as appropriate.
Estimate material and labor costs for each project and perform cost analyses to assure an effective and efficient operational mode.
Plan, develop, and maintain data information, storage, and retrieval systems, including a variety of production files and records.
Prepare and maintain production reports.
Operate offset presses, copiers, and a variety of other peripheral printing and bindery machines and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and simple repairs on printing presses and related machines and equipment.
Perform skilled printing production related tasks, including the development of printing plates, layout, and camera work; assist in the budget planning and expenditure control process, including the calculation of project costs and the follow through with charge back processes.
Train, monitor, coordinate, and lead other print production personnel in the print production process.
Perform related duties as assigned.
New York Department of Civil Service, NY 1997 - 2000
Graphic Artist
Planned, developed, and delivered graphic design services; met with staff, vendors, and contractors to develop and complete graphic projects; determined appropriate media and methods for effective visual presentation of graphic projects and attainment of cost-effective solutions.
Reviewed print specifications and artwork from graphic contractors and staff; monitored for compliance with City and industry standards.
Coordinated the development and finalization of illustrations, designs, and layouts for print collateral, publications, charts, maps, forms, clothing, signage, presentation, and promotional products.
Oversaw and tracked graphic, digital, and production projects; determined appropriate deadlines; managed workflow; and assigned work.
Ensured quality control of design and print work, checking for accuracy, color, and consistency, ensuring that all printed material adhere to the City's philosophy and complied with industry standards.
Recommended and implemented changes, improvements and schedules in order to improve procedures and polices and monitors for compliance.
Education
New York University, NY Associate Degree in Graphics Design (1997)
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