About me

I am a competent and experienced Production Controller with excellent organisational skills and an aptitude for design and pre press production. I am confident working as a team as well on my own initiative and have high standards of delivering customer services with a natural ability to communicate on all levels in a professional and diplomatic way. Over the years I have gained an extensive knowledge of print and publishing creative processes through providing production support which has lead to a methodical and planned approach to prioritising workloads, managing project delivery lead times thus adhering to strict deadlines. I am an enthusiastic and motivated individual keen to learn and undertake new challenges. I am not afraid to face any weaknesses and improve on them, and will always look back on my performance and analyse myself objectively.

Skills

SKILLS: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Good knowledge of the Macintosh OS, Advanced Adobe InDesign, Distiller, Acrobat, Photoshop & Illustrator, Advanced Quark, Typing speed: 50wpm, Excellent organisational skills, Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, Good at coping with pressure whilst adhering to strict deadlines, Proactive attitude to new challenges, High level of analytical skills, Excellent attention to detail

Sector Experience

- Responsible for managing internal workflow systems and delegating workload as required, - Checking files to meet printer’s specifications, - Proof reading documents and design matter, - Providing technical support for clients supplying artwork to meet pre press standards, - Liaising with design studio and sales team to ensure timely completion of weekly monthly and annual publications, - Liaising with clients to request artwork for adverts via telephone and email, - Create web interactive e-books from all titles published, - Assist design studio at busy times to design artwork and colour correct images for in house adverts, - Flight checking of all files and creation of print ready PDF’s ensuring any spot colour or special finish requirements are taken into account, - Regular archiving of all files, - Updating and maintaining excel databases for various departments