Raymond N.

Felitto III
803 A Valley Stream Drive, Wheeling IL 60090

Home 847.947.8655 Mobile 224.226.4091 email: r.felitto@comcast.net

September 12, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:
I am submitting my rsum to your organization to fill the Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing
position you are advertising this week in/on Upwork/Glassdoor's employment boards
I have devoted over 20 years of my life to the Graphic arts industry in production, the most current 7
in the Graphic & Web / Design environment exclusively. I do possess all the skills and qualifications
you will demand for this open position.
I would like the opportunity to provide your firm:

First and foremost, valuable contributions to your companys efficiency, growth and
subsequent profitability.

The introduction and utilization of my extensive customer service & managerial, computer,
and technical skills to your fine organization.

The eagerness, willingness, reliability, and aptitude to learn and grow with your firm, in turn
bringing your organization increasingly more return for your choice of hire.

If interested after reviewing my qualifications please contact me at the above listed number at a
suitable time for you to schedule a face-to-face interview, where we can discuss your businesss
goals and requirements in more detail and my proficiency in the slot which you wish to fill.
Respectfully yours,

Raymond N. Felitto III

Raymond N. Felitto III

803 A Valley Stream Drive, Wheeling IL 60090

Home 847.947.8655 Mobile 224.226.4091 Email: r.felitto@comcast.net

Website: http://www.rnf3.com/

Objectives
I am a Freelance Graphic designer/Artist and have been for a little over the last decade, after
spending over 10 years running printing presses in the Chicagoland are, until 2003 when I was
diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis which crippled my left leg and thus forced me into home based
freelancing, which I've done since 2004 through the present time.
I would love to add your business to my small but appreciated client base which isn't large enough
to prevent me from filling your artistic needs, I can assure you, but busy enough to keep my skill set
current and effective.

Qualifications

25 years of experience and accomplishments in all phases of the Graphic Arts industry.
Knowledge & Skill to perform all prepress functions with speed and accuracy utilizing all digital
workflow, conventional camerawork and table stripping then throughout the remaining
production processs.
Having spent over 10 years operating a plethora of offset printing presses, I have a complete
understanding of the importance of proper design and layout techniques in overall production
procedures.

Computer Experience
Trained and proficient to produce press, office, and web ready collateral using both Macintosh and
PC platforms implementing most all software programs utilized today in and outside the graphics
industry. (Although not limited to the list below)

Quark Express
Adobe Pagemaker, Illustrator, Photoshop Certified A.C.E.
Adobe Framemaker
Corel Draw & Corel Photo Paint, Bryce 3 D
All Microsoft Software, (Windows 98, XP, NT, 7, 8, 10, Word XML, All Office, PowerPoint, Excel,
Access, Front Page, Publisher, etc.)
MAC OSX to present level
Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks & Freehand aswell....

History & Skills

Graphic Design/ Freelance

2003-Present

The creation of original art & design as well as expounding on any provided customer generated
files, pre press / preflighting, color correction, manipulation of such via Macintosh as well as PC
platforms, Facebook and Twitter art and page management are also within my skill set, I
manage many Facebook pages for friends and clients as well.

Complete familiarity with photography, keylining, production of art mechanicals, one, two, and
four color printing processes and all relative operations making life easier for printers with my
technical knowledge of their needs and processes.

History and Skills Continued

Graphic Design/ Prepress Specialist

Aim Business Printers, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 847.816.1300

1998-2003

Rich Sussman, President

The creation of original art & design, reception of customer generated files and disks,
preflighting, color correction, manipulation of such via Macintosh as well as PC platforms.

Production of final films implementing Heidelberg and Itek image setters in order to keep three
Ryobi 2 colors as well as one Komori 4-color press functional at all times. I also assembled all
film as well as plating the jobs as part of my daily duties. Was also a pressman when needed.

Familiarity with photography, keylining, production of art mechanicals, one, two, and four color
printing processes and all relative operations.

Production Manager
Great Impressions Printing Co. Prospect Heights, Illinois
Jeff Lambert, Owner

Extensive customer service, scheduling, and some sales. I eventually acquired more
responsibilities, expanding into graphic design education and subsequent utilization.
I was responsible for the scheduling of print production in a 12 man shop whom were using a
multitude of tools including RYOBI 3302 12 x 18 2 Tower Presses, AB Dick 9810 & 9850
duplicators, all equipped with T-51 Color Heads

Shop Manager
Swift Impressions Printing, Chicago, Illinois
Anthony Musto, Owner

1988-1993

Performed all pre press functions, which involved typesetting, designing, stripping, and plating
most jobs in the shop.
The actual press production of materials ranging from 1 to 4-color process utilizing essentially
the same equipment listed above.

Press Operator
Alpha Graphics Printing of Mt. Prospect
Andy and Vicky Shapiro, Owners

1993-1998

1985-1988

Performance of 1 through 4 color printing using a 26 inch 2 color Komori Sprint Perfector, Ryobi
3302s including the utilization of AB Dick 9850s and 9810s equipped with T-51 Color Heads.

Education & Certifications

2000-Present Adobe Certified Expert: Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, In Design

1979-1983
John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois