pre press operator, imaging, graphic design, photo

21 years working for News Limited newspapers. Experienced in a large number of aspects relating to graphic design and pre press processes in the newspaper and advertising industry. Enhancing photographic images and illustrations for reproduction in newspapers and magazines using Photoshop software and various scanning machines. Building advertisements and editorial pages using Quark and In Design software. In previous years responsible for 4 color separation of finished pages and photographs

Desired Positions

Advertising/media/art/entertainment, Environmental, Government/non-profit, Healthcare/pharmaceuticals

Ideal Job

Desired Salary

45,000 - 60,000 per year  

Availability

Immediately  

Desired Job Type

Any Type  

Can Travel for Work

Moderately  

Highest Education Level

High School  

Current Location

QLD - other  

Relocation

Will Consider Relocation to;
NSW - other
Hobart
New Zealand - North Island - other
USA

Residency / Visa

I am authorised to work in Australia

Skills and Experience

Category		Yrs. Exp.	Until
Advertising / Media / Art / Entertainment	Graphic design / Photography	20	2009
Other	Other	2	2009

Employment History

Job Title

graphic designer/digital imaging operator

Industry

Advertising / Media / Art / Entertainment

02/1988 to 09/2009

Enhancing photographic images and illustrations for reproduction in newspapers and magazines using Photoshop software and various scanning machines. Building advertisements and editorial pages using Quark and In Design software. In previous years responsible for 4 color separation of finished pages and photographs.

Job Title

Layout artist

Industry

Advertising / Media / Art / Entertainment

11/1986 to 10/1987

Responsible for the layout and finished art of all advertising appearing in the newspaper

Qualifications

Completed	Institution	Degree / Qualification
1974	Armidale High School	Leaving certificate

Work Related Training & Certification

Completed	Institution	Training / Certification
1979	Newcastle Technical College	Trade Certificate

Board Seats & Volunteer Positions

Until	Company	Position