Professional Overview
Graphic Communications and Prepress professional with 5+ years of experience supporting the design, preparation, production, and quality assurance of print-ready artwork across digital, lithographic, packaging, and specialty print environments. Strong background in reviewing technical specifications, preparing accurate production files, managing complex projects, and ensuring compliance with print requirements. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving ability, organization, communication, and commitment to quality.
Work Experience
Prepress Supervisor - Digital Coordinator
Data Communications Corp. (DCM) | OCT 2025 to Present
- Supervise daily operations of Prepress personnel, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently met.
- Review job orders, technical specifications, artwork files, and customer submissions to ensure production readiness and compliance.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Customer Service Representatives and Prepress teams, facilitating clear communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Review and approve proofs for content accuracy, colour consistency, and adherence to production requirements prior to final print production.
- Provide clients with guidance on artwork preparation, file specifications, and production requirements to improve project outcomes.
- Collect and analyze production error data to support quality control initiatives and continuous process improvement.
Premedia Specialist - Team Lead, Workflow Automation and Colour Expert
Lowe-Martin | MAY 2020 to OCT 2025
- Prepared, modified, and optimized graphic art files, templates, and production assets to meet client requirements and print specifications.
- Interpreted work orders to ensure accurate execution of design and production requirements.
- Collaborated closely with clients, sales teams, and production to resolve artwork issues and achieve objectives.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss project requirements, artwork revisions, production considerations, and technical solutions.
- Built and tested workflow automation solutions to improve file preparation processes and operational efficiency.
- Managed production schedules, ensuring priorities, timelines, and customer commitments were achieved.
- Applied advanced colour management techniques and graphic production expertise to enhance final print quality.
- Supported client acquisition and retention efforts through technical expertise, graphic file optimization, and solution-oriented communication.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple concurrent projects.
Education
Interactive Media Management
Sheridan College | 2022
Ontario College Graduate Certificate, graduated with Honors.
Graphic Communications Management
Toronto Metropolitan University | 2020
Bachelor of Technology with a concentration in Packaging and minor in Communications and Design.
Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Illustration and Graphic Design
- Production Artwork Preparation
- Prepress and Preflight
- Esko Automation Engine
- Colour Management
- Print Production
- Adobe XD
- MySQL
- PHP
- HTML / CSS
- Javascript
- SEO
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Windows and MacOS
Competencies
- Knowledge of printing, prepress workflow, and packaging structural & aesthetic design.
- Intermediate in web design and development.
- Consistent, dependable, and accurate in carrying out responsibilities.
- Displays an ability tor learn quickly and adapt to changing situations.
- Comfortable with both Windows and Mac OS.
- Strong technical communication skills.
- Uses problem-solving skills to find creative solutions.
- Confident in cooperative and team environments.
- Proficient in oral and written communication.
- Detail oriented.