About me

I am very interested in the Product Retoucher vacancy. I have over thirty years experience in the print production industry including working for publishers.

My last position was as an Account Executive / Mac Operator / Typesetter with the Fresh Media Group (formerly Colour Systems Ltd). Holding that position from 1996 until mid-November 2011. My duties involved covering all aspects of magazine and advert production. Typesetting of display and classified ads, ad page make up, editorial page planning, colour retouching, picture extending, cutouts. Using software such as Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Creative Suite. Also sending pages through Fresh Media Group's VIP flatplanning and production software. Overseeing running of magazines, liaising with clients including the making and delivery of final print-ready pdfs to printers. I have attached a pdf of my CV and can also supply a reference from my previous employer.

Awards

City & Guilds Print Production (Credit), City & Guilds Print Production Management (Credit)