Experience
JC Graphics – Thamesford 10 Years 2011-2021
Myself and the proprietor produced a monthly 20 page quarter fold (circ of 15,000) that pertained to local news and events. Communicated with suppliers for paper stock / promotional items / signs (Coroplast, Alumipanel) / billboards / books / calendars / hats / magazines / vinyl etc. Maintained equipment and website. Operated industrial cutter and stapler. Ran the store front and cash. Created layouts and designs for many different products.
The London Free Press – London 16 Years 1993-2009
A daily broad sheet news paper, fast paced with a strict deadline environment. Juggling multiple A client needs and sales reps needs at the same time. Communication between these two groups was key to a good final product whether it be National, Regional or Local clients. Creating advertisements, special sections, flyers, illustrations or online content. Software required: Adobe Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Quark Xpress and Xpance.
PLATEMAKER / IMAGER / CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN London Free Press
In prepress I formatted pages to be sent to film. Registered the film with the plate by punching and crimping to process through the etching machine. Organized the etched plates into sections and (CMYK) and delivered to the press room for printing. Maintained chemicals needed to process.