Wayne Valle

42154 Farragut Ct. (248) 345-3334

Northville, MI 48167 wva75104@westpost.net

An accomplished, results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience th

at focuses on
Pre-Press Management and Printing. Solid track record that demonstrates success
in building relationships with customers and valuable pre-press skills that prod
uces quality work. A self-starter with an effective combination of organization
and computer skills. Articulate, persuasive, quick thinking and well diversified
in multi-tasking. Known for exceptional work ethics, dependability, trustworthi
ness and a solid team leader that is effective in individual, and team situation
s.

Professional Experience

UNIVERSITY LITHOPRINTERS, Ann Arbor, Michigan November 2000 - January 2010

Digital PrePress Manager/Technician:
* Daily scheduling of work, supervising quality control of projects and staff, i
mplementing procedure changes in the department and in the computer systems.
* Attend daily production meetings, manage and log employee time sheets, manage
all consignment and inventory levels with our suppliers.
* Defining timelines and objectives to support the projects and conducting follo
w up in person and by phone with the customers of any issues or ideas from initi
al receipt of work.
* Informing management of new ideas, process, issues and/or concerns with the ex
isting infrastructure. Following up with employer policy changes and processes.
* Managing and producing multi-color catalogues, brochures, ads, newsletters and
posters for sheetfed printing in a Macintosh and PC environment. In charge of a
ll Kodak Prinergy, brisque, digital proofing and platesetting equipment. Perform
ing software and hardware upgrades on all Kodak, PC and Macintosh systems.
* Set-up all digital workflow for a new Komori 6/color press.
* Set-up and configure Prinergy Evo pdf based workflow, also set up of Inkjet pr
oofing system
using Epson 9880 and Oris Color Tuner software for press to proof color matching
.
* Performing color correcting, retouching and manipulation of art, along with pr
e-flighting, inspecting and troubleshooting of digital files for direct to plate
system. Digital proofing of page files, including construction of digital templ
ates.
* Full knowledge of Kodak Prinergy Evo, Kodak Brisque, Oris Color Tuner, all Mac
intosh and PC programs, like Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Pagemaker, InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, Freehand.
* Set-up and installation of a 6 terabyte NAS raid 6 solution for archiving of j
obs.
* Responsible for training employees on new workflows and software.
* Also supplying file to a new Kodak Nexpress 2500 digital press.

ADAIR PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES, Plymouth, Michigan March 2000 -

November 2000
Digital Prepress Technician:
* Produced multi-color catalogs and brochures for web and sheetfed printing, in
a Macintosh and PC environment.
* Oversaw the department, organized and distributed work as needed, problem solv
ed projects and equipment failures.
* The position has allowed me to be instrumental in the installation and trainin
g with a brand new Agfa Avantra imagesetter and Agfa Apogee PDF based workflow.
APPLIED GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES, Warren, Michigan October 1
992 -March 2000
Digital Prepress Technician:
* Produced high quality multi-color automotive catalogs, various trade publicati
ons and advertisements.
* Performed precision color correction and computerized page-assembly in a Macin
tosh and Scitex work environment.
* Organized work flow between departments and worked within a team environment.
Oversaw the department, when the manager was out of the office.
* The position allowed for a working knowledge of the Scitex Prisma, Scitex Bris
que, Scitex I/O stations. As well as using all Macintosh based applications suc
h as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress.
* Other duties past and present have included 4/C Stripping, Dot Etching, Contac
ting, Platemaking, Proofing and Cameraman.
Education
Scitex: Attended Scitex Brisque and Imposition training January 1999
Washtenaw Community College, 1985-1987
Included Graphic Design courses.
Howell High School, 1983 graduate Included 4 years of Architectural and Mechanic
al Drafting.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
* Manager and Expert Pre-Press Technician * Personable and flexible
* Customer Service * Problem solver/Innovator
* Work well independently and as part of a team * Strong work ethic/ Committed
* Cross-Functional skills * Results oriented professional
* Strong communication skills * Can handle pressure/Tight deadlines

SKILLS SUMMARY
Communication and leadership skills Expert in Macintosh software
Highly organized and able to supervise projects Proficient in MS Office and Inte
rnet
Ability to cope with rapidly changing environment Phone etiquette/Listening ski
lls
Advanced knowledge of various design programs Professionalism/Self-starter & Sel
f-motivator
Advanced knowledge of printing Analytical ability
Advanced knowledge of press layouts & bindery Assertive, but diplomatic
Advanced knowledge of retouching and manipulation Shipping and delivering
Working with various platforms and OS Team training
Experience with Internet access technologies Quality assurance/Researcher