angela marlett
RESUME

ADVANCED SOFTWARE SKILLS

InDesign
lllustrator
PhotoShop
Acrobat
Quark XPress

PUBLICATION DESIGN
Design a variety of print media including newspapers, magazines, advertising, newsletters, and direct mail.
Experienced in all aspects of newspaper design including front pages, inside pages, section fronts, and special tabloid inserts.
Create strong visual identity through consistent use of typography, graphic style, color palette, and overall design strategy.

VISUAL REPORTING
Focus on editorial judgment by integrating writing, editing, and design.
Create a variety of infographics including, charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and medical illustrations.
Excellent copyediting skills in grammar, punctuation, context, and journalistic style.

DIGITAL PRE-PRESS
Correcting client files for printing including spot vs. process color separation, correct line screen, and high-resolution graphics
Using page imposition to create press sheet layouts
Platemaking using SmartPlates and SilverMaster plates
Creating proper PDF files for other service bureaus

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EMPLOYMENT

Art Director
artistpro publishing, Las Vegas, Nevada
Oversaw production of MMR and SBO+, monthly trade journals for music teachers andinstrument retailers. Responsible for all aspects of production from page layout to coordinatingwith advertisers to supplying print-ready files.

Senior Graphic Designer
Timeless Communications, Las Vegas, Nevada
Oversaw editorial design for six B2B magazines including PLSN and FOH magazines, the leading trade journals for the concert production industry.

Pre-Press Technician
Creative Impact Printing, Las Vegas, Nevada
Sole pre-press technician for busy offset printing company. Responsible for typesetting, correcting customer files for spot color printing, job imposition and platemaking, Also responsible for all short run, full color printing using Xerox digital presses. This key position required meeting tight deadlines while ensuring superior print quality and precise attention to detail.

Editorial Page Designer
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii
Responsible for page layout at a large, metro daily newspaper.

Pre-Press Technician
Valley Press, Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsibilities ranged from creating original designs to daily production work such as typesetting and platemaking. Oversaw the transition from traditional to digital workflow with the addition of an AB Dick digital platemaker.

Advertising Design
Stonewall Publishing, Las Vegas, Nevada
Designed ads for two lifestyle magazines as well as writing feature articles and reviews. I was also responsible for maintaining the company website.

Catalog Production
Worm's Way, Bloomington, Indiana
Responsible for production of mail order catalogs for both retail and wholesale divisions. Other projects included store signage, POS displays and new product marketing materials. Work included page layout, copy editing and digital pre-press.

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