Printfectionist. Graphic Designer with 30ish years experience. Photo Editor. Illustrator. Prepress Operator. Plate Maker. Digital Press Operator. ePS Monarch Admin & Operator. ADP WFN Practitioner. Watercolorist. Typesetter. Copywriter. Copy Editor. Content Editor. Administrator. Grant Writer. Animal Rescuer. Art Appreciator. Nature Enthusiast. Hiker. Camper. Bookworm. Rocket Leaguer. Kitchen-Chemist. Foodie. Aspiring Polymath?…

Jane Mäger

Printfectionist. Graphic Designer with 30ish years experience. Photo Editor. Illustrator. Prepress Operator. Plate Maker. Digital Press Operator. ePS Monarch Admin & Operator. ADP WFN Practitioner. Watercolorist. Typesetter. Copywriter. Copy Editor. Content Editor. Administrator. Grant Writer. Animal Rescuer. Art Appreciator. Nature Enthusiast. Hiker. Camper. Bookworm. Rocket Leaguer. Kitchen-Chemist. Foodie. Aspiring Polymath?…

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Printfectionist. Graphic Designer with 30ish years experience. Photo Editor. Illustrator. Prepress Operator. Plate Maker. Digital Press Operator. ePS Monarch Admin & Operator. ADP WFN Practitioner. Watercolorist. Typesetter. Copywriter. Copy Editor. Content Editor. Administrator. Grant Writer. Animal Rescuer. Art Appreciator. Nature Enthusiast. Hiker. Camper. Bookworm. Rocket Leaguer. Kitchen-Chemist. Foodie. Aspiring Polymath?

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Work Experience

Print Production Specialist (Temporary, Contract) at Consolidated Printers, Inc.
August 8, 2022 - November 15, 2022
• Preflighted, exported, imposed, RIPped, proofed & plated files for press • Updated impositions for press • CTP & Plate Processor operation, calibration & maintenance • Digital press operation, calibration & maintenance • Completed typesetting, layouts & layout modification as needed
Graphic Designer at Callisto Media
November 22, 2021 - July 15, 2022
• Supported Art Directors across all points of production as requested • Designed book covers & interiors • Provided image exploration, editing & image creation as needed • Provided font exploration, type treatment & title lockup explorations as needed • Completed technical reviews on documents to confirm readiness for composition & internal review • Preflight & exported files for press
Prrepress Operator | Senior Graphic Designer at Excel Graphics
May 15, 2016 - December 30, 2021
• Delivered design, layout & template solutions for the house & clients • Provided support to external designers • Preflighted all files, & ensured clients & designers received expedient feedback • Exported, imposed, RIPped, proofed & plated files for press • Created & updated impositions for press • CTP operation & maintenance • Digital press operation, calibration & maintenance • Reestablished & updated web presence; adding & managing client FTP portals • Delivered client-facing project management & support for all accounts • Attended business networking functions • Rescued long-standing accounts by working closely with client’s new marketing teams during transitions & rebranding
Graphic Designer | Photo Editor | Copy Writer (Contract) at Krome Photos
May 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Photo Editing, Graphic Design, and Copywriting services completed as needed.
Lead Graphic Designer | Partner at Flight 19
August 3, 2004 - December 30, 2014
• Fulfilled client & house needs for identity design, print design, web design & social media • Preemptively addressed prepress requirements to expedite print & guarantee quality • Developed & maintained business plan, corporate identity, prospecting & contracting standards, client correspondence, billing, & bookkeeping • Arranged & attended consultations to establish communication & confirm project goals, specifications, & deadlines • Managed external contracts • Ensured competitive prices; solicited commercial printers for bids & coordinated with other industry professionals for additional services
Graphic Designer - Apparel (Contract) at SocialPakt
June 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
During 2012, I was contracted independently by SocialPakt to create Tee-shirt designs for 4 different non-profit organizations.
Graphic Designer | Photo Editor | Illustrator | Prepress Specialist at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Print design, presentation design, print file preparation & preflighting, corporate identity, marketing collateral, signage, illustrations (traditional and vector), photo editing, publications, standards-compliant web design, email design... Print design, presentation design, print file preparation & preflighting, corporate identity, marketing collateral, signage, illustrations (traditional and vector), photo editing, publications, standards-compliant web design, email design...
Board Secretary | Media Manager (Volunteer) at Lil' Orphan Hammies
December 1, 2010 - September 30, 2013
• Increased organization visibility by designing & implementing a complete identity overhaul; logo, collateral, website, online merchandise, & event materials • Comprehensive design, layout & content overhaul for grant writing package resulted in a 66% increase for 2012 grant funding, an additional 45% increase in 2013 grant funding, & a $40,000.00 project donation to purchase a new cargo vehicle • Increased 2011-2013 operational funding, visibility, participation, & outreach by establishing & maintaining social networking campaigns (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Causes, etc.) • Increased rescue & educational outreach by coordinating with network resources, responding directly to inquiries, & implementing Google AdWords campaigns

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Other
    paper EXECUTIVE INNOVATION • Peter Niles

    Identity package for Executive Innovation. 1 PMS logo with versions for print & digital use, & business cards.

    paper designed for Consolidated Printers, Inc.

    My work at Consolidated was primarily Technical & Administrative; but, I did get to design a few select pieces.