Jason Grasso
Palatine
Summary
Professional in print production and prepress processes, bringing valuable experience to ensure top-notch print quality. Known for precise attention to detail and effective problem-solving, contributing to seamless printing operations. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing project needs, leveraging skills in color management and digital file preparation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronic Prepress Technician
Flexografix, Inc.
08.2006 - Current
- Preflight & File Preparation
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Art/Logo recreation
- RIP Software (Esko)
- Color Management & Proofing (GMG)
- Narrow Web and Large Format Print Workflows
- Quality Control & Troubleshooting
- PDF Optimization & Output
- Fast Turnaround Time / High-Volume Environment
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Trap, cutbacks, bleed, die lines, distortion
- HD Elastomer sleeves and plates
- DuPont Certified Platemaker
Prepress Technician
Village Profile.com
08.2002 - 08.2006
- Color corrected photos
- Cleaned up magazine page layouts
- Designed display ads
- Recreated logos and kept a library of finished art
Graphic Design Intern
Motorola
05.2001 - 08.2001
- Created visually appealing graphics for marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm and develop creative concepts for projects.
- Utilized design software such as Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality visual content.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations and promotional materials, ensuring brand consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2002
Skills
- Flexographic printing
- Quality control measures
- Packaging design
- Print production process
- Layout and composition
- Advanced prepress software
- Large format printing
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
Certification
Dupont Certified Flexographic Plate maker
Timeline
Electronic Prepress Technician
Flexografix, Inc.
08.2006 - Current
Prepress Technician
Village Profile.com
08.2002 - 08.2006
Graphic Design Intern
Motorola
05.2001 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Purdue University
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