Hello everyone... Semi retired looking for part-time, contract or remote graphics and image editing work. Over 30 years of experience in graphic design, prepress, print production, image retouching, and signage.…

Gary Stevenson

Hello everyone... Semi retired looking for part-time, contract or remote graphics and image editing work. Over 30 years of experience in graphic design, prepress, print production, image retouching, and signage.…

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Hello everyone… Semi retired looking for part-time, contract or remote graphics and image editing work.

Over 30 years of experience in graphic design, prepress, print production, image retouching, and signage.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at FastSigns
October 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Designed signage and graphics for a variety of clients; prepared artwork and layouts for production; printed with an Epson printer; plotted with a Mimaki plotter; laminated and produced final signage pieces.
Print Production Coordinator / Graphic Designer at Direction Printing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Handled prepress/layout, web design, and print coordination; used Photoshop for image retouching and manipulation; supported production workflows and client deliverables.
Maintenance Technician at Apple Self Storage
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Building maintenance including cleaning, landscaping, minor construction, and repairs to facility assets.
Prepress / CTP Layout Technician at Boehmer Box
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Graphic design; prepress / layout; database management; Artios document/design work supporting packaging and print workflows.
Document Designer / Form Designer / Administrator at Manulife Financial
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014
Forms design; graphic design; database management; GRS marketing; business analysis; image retouching and manipulation; print coordination; member statement printing and mailing.
Scanner Operator / Image Retoucher / Graphic Designer / Photoshop Expert at Cober Printing
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2006
Scanner operator; image retouching; graphic design; Photoshop expert supporting print production and retouch workflows.
Image Retoucher at Image Retouching
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Color scanning; image retouching; image manipulation; color stripping for print and publishing workflows.
Image Retoucher
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Color Scanning; Image Retouching; Image Manipulation; Color Stripping

Education

Graphic Technician and Design (Diploma) at Trios College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Graphic Technician and Design (Diploma) at TriOS College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

WHMIS 2015 Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
WHMIS 2015 Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Other

Skills

Experience Level