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Hi, I’m a reliable and motivated professional with substantial experience in the printing industry and Adobe software. I specialise in Photoshop, Colour Management and Prepress, delivering accurate, print-ready proofs and polished images for prestigious publishers. Over the years I have collaborated with book publishers, supported complex production workflows, and maintained multi-layer Photoshop files with smart objects. I’m committed to continuous learning and staying current with software improvements to exceed expectations.…Hi, I’m a reliable and motivated professional with substantial experience in the printing industry and Adobe software. I specialise in Photoshop, Colour Management and Prepress, delivering accurate, print-ready proofs and polished images for prestigious publishers. Over the years I have collaborated with book publishers, supported complex production workflows, and maintained multi-layer Photoshop files with smart objects. I’m committed to continuous learning and staying current with software improvements to exceed expectations.

Sandy Pawlitsky

Colourist, Photoshop Editor, Graphic Designer

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Hi, I’m a reliable and motivated professional with substantial experience in the printing industry and Adobe software. I specialise in Photoshop, Colour Management and Prepress, delivering accurate, print-ready proofs and polished images for prestigious publishers. Over the years I have collaborated with book publishers, supported complex production workflows, and maintained multi-layer Photoshop files with smart objects. I’m committed to continuous learning and staying current with software improvements to exceed expectations.…Hi, I’m a reliable and motivated professional with substantial experience in the printing industry and Adobe software. I specialise in Photoshop, Colour Management and Prepress, delivering accurate, print-ready proofs and polished images for prestigious publishers. Over the years I have collaborated with book publishers, supported complex production workflows, and maintained multi-layer Photoshop files with smart objects. I’m committed to continuous learning and staying current with software improvements to exceed expectations.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m a reliable and motivated professional with substantial experience in the printing industry and Adobe software. I specialise in Photoshop, Colour Management and Prepress, delivering accurate, print-ready proofs and polished images for prestigious publishers.

Over the years I have collaborated with book publishers, supported complex production workflows, and maintained multi-layer Photoshop files with smart objects. I’m committed to continuous learning and staying current with software improvements to exceed expectations.

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Expert

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Expert

Work Experience

Colour and Retouch Technician at Embassy Graphics

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Utilised Adobe Creative Cloud tools to edit and enhance images for prestigious book publishers. Applied expert color correction and detailed retouching to deliver production-ready proofs. Scanned and digitally processed children’s books artwork, applying precise colour correction to ensure colour-matched proofs. Maintained and optimized multi-layer Photoshop files, including smart objects and fonts, while staying current with continual software improvements.

Prepress Technician at TC-Transcontinental Printing

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2020

Collaborated with customers and colleagues to streamline the prepress stage of their print projects from start to finish. Preflighted and prepared supplied PDFs for printing using Kodak Prinergy, Araxi Preps, Enfocus PitStop, Adobe Acrobat, and Job Assistant/Insite. Printed proofs and smaller scale print runs on various digital printers. Output plates for press and performed regular maintenance on Fuji Platesetters.

Prepress Supervisor / Lead Hand at TC-Transcontinental Printing

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2020

Assisted and relieved the department supervisor in regular day-to-day operations as required.

Technical Support at TC-Transcontinental Printing

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2020

Assisted customers and colleagues with solving technical issues, including creating print-ready PDFs, troubleshooting complex PDFs to RIP and training on the file upload portal (Job Assistant).

Creative Responsibilities at TC-Transcontinental Printing

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2020

Created training documents, written communications and Adobe Acrobat forms for internal use. Designed internal posters, newsletters, pamphlets, signage and other communication as required.

Business Owner at Pixel Genie, Digital Image Services

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2022

Responsible for all aspects of owning and operating a business.

Digital Image Specialist at Pixel Genie, Digital Image Services

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2022

Edit, manipulate and colour correct images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Graphic design using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Production Co-ordinator at TC4 Graphics

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2006

Co-ordinate production workflows, ensuring timely delivery and liaising with customers.

Assistant Production Co-ordinator at TC4 Graphics

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2006

Assisted with production planning and coordination activities as part of the production team.

Scanner Operator / Digital Image Specialist at TC4 Graphics

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2006

Operated scanners, digitized artwork, and performed digital image processing and colour correction.