Qualifications
Over 20 years experience in graphic arts, printing and publishing.
Consummate publishing professional with a solid understanding of 4-color computer-to-plate printing, prepress production, graphic arts and the design process.
In-depth knowledge of all major desktop publishing applications on both Mac and PC platforms; including the Adobe Creative Suite 3, Enfocus Pitstop and Quark-Xpress.
California Post Secondary Teaching Certificate – Printing and Computer Processes.
A keen eye for detail, even under pressure of tight deadlines.
Able to troubleshoot, problem-solve and think proactively.
Employment History
2006 - 2007 InfoWorld Media Group San Francisco, Ca
Team member responsible for the day-to-day production of InfoWorld; from template creation to final sign off. I was responsible for pre-flighting and troubleshooting advertisers PDF and native files, ensuring digital art meets SWOP standards, importing editorial content and styling editorial pages, color correcting and digital retouching of digital photography, pre-flighting artwork, processing and transmitting editorial and advertising pages as PDF files to our printing vendor while maintaining the highest quality control standards. I have extensive knowledge of color managment systems and Mac OS.
2001-2009 bfp photography & graphic design Benicia, Ca
Sole Proprietor
I have a steady freelance design and production business specializing in print, web and digital photography.
1998-2001 InfoWorld Media Group San Francisco, Ca
Production department’s team leader in the effort to bring InfoWorld completely computer-to-plate. I served as liaison between art, editorial and IT departments to ensure that the daily production process was maintained during the transition. I worked with the representatives of Shira Corporation to install the ShiraRight-to-RIP and ShiraRight-to-Proof systems to compliment and mirror the systems of our print vendor.
I also oversaw the creation and implementation of IT Careers, an advertising recruitment section that appeared in 3 national publications, InfoWorld, NetWork World and ComputerWorld.
I served as an industry consultant for Photography, 7th Edition, London, Upton.
1992-1998 The Dot Printer/Design & Type San Francisco, Ca
Responsible for all phases of prepress: typesetting, hi-res drum scanning, photo manipulation, retouching and color correction, layout, trapping, imposition and final film as well as system maintenance and color management. Trained the traditional pre-press department in digital pre-press practices and techniques.
Education
B.A., Communications. Mills College Oakland, Ca
Personal Interests
Traditional film & digital photography, sailing (US Sailing Certified Basic Keelboat Instructor), yoga, gardening and K-12 education.
2009-2010 Chair, Nature & Creative Divisions of the Contra Costa Camera Club
2009 Marketing Chair, La Viña Wine Auction , supporting the Napa Valley Language Academy
Member: National Association of Photoshop Professionals .
bfp photography & graphic design can be reached at barb@bfpphotography.com
or by calling: 707 • 228 • 8543
