ALAN LITT

6900 RED BUD DRIVE

FLOWER MOUND, TX 75022
972.539.4169
I am an experienced, motivated individual who is ready to step in and hit the gr
ound running to help your organization.
HISTORY OF EXPERIENCE (Ascending order)
* Mac and PC Operator, Page Builder, Graphic Artist - Laser Tech / Vertis Advert
ising;
Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills. I am learning Adobe InDesign and would
welcome the opportunity to advance these skills. Also knowledgeable in Microsof
t Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage and Outlook communicating
applications.
* Quality Control Department Coordinator / Proofing Department - Laser Tech / Ve
rtis Advertising;
Ensuring quality, accurate content and specifications are met, and produce proof
s for client viewing.
Coordinate with clients and departments for distribution of proofs, and all pape
rwork involved.
Maintain equipment and calibrate instruments.
Create pleasing proofs and color match to reflect accurate printing for clients.
Create, cut and assemble proofs to reflect finished product.
* Shipping Department Lead / Coordinator- Laser Tech / Vertis Advertising;
Staff of six, in addition to overseeing Q.C. and Proofing Departments. Responsib
le for shipping products, coordinating and ensuring complete packaging and commu
nications for all shipments with clients, managers, local drivers, couriers, and
national carriers such as Fed Ex and UPS. Responsible for on hand materials and
inventories.
* Evening Shift / Weekend Shift Production Foreman / Coordinator - Laser Tech /
Vertis Advertising;
Responsible for production operations of entire print facility with a staff of a
pproximately 18 employees.
Produce communiqués and all needed paperwork for all departments, managers, and the
Vice President.
Report directly to the Vice President.
* Project Manager/Customer Service Representative - Vertis Advertising;
Responsible for accurate assemblage of info, art and extensive versioning, and t
he creation of ready to print files of various client periodicals for distributi
on throughout the country.
Coordinate with all creative and production departments, and act as liaison betw
een all departments, management and clients.
Write and present quotes.
Check that all information regarding work order / clientâ s specifications are correc
t before putting work order into production.
Update work orders.
Receive and distribute items for photography and ensure these items were documen
ted and returned to clients.
Resolve issues that clients have with quotes / work orders / merchandise, or any
issue.
Communicate with clients regarding project specifications.
Update account executives as to the status of current work orders.
Check work orders as they go through the production process to make sure the mer
chandise will arrive at the correct time and in perfect condition.
Problem solving skills.
Involved accurate communication and coordination with all departments, vendors a
nd clients.
Clients included Dillards, Office Depot, ColorTyme, Lowe's Home Improvement, Zal
es, Office Max.
* Creative Department Coordinator - Vertis Advertising;
Liaison between Account Managers, Staff Artists, Photo Studio, color and Pre-Pre
ss departments to maintain a smooth workflow.
Anticipate client needs and maintain relationships, and foster future growth.
Forge and maintain good working relationships with each department's personnel t
o facilitate a mutually healthy working team spirit.
Coordinate with all internal departments and managers, including contact with cl
ients.
Receive and coordinate items for photography and ensure these items were documen
ted and returned to clients in a timely fashion.
Maintain proofing cycles and manage all e mails in art / pre-press department.
Ensure the timely delivery of various creative projects and ensure that complete
, workable files are ready to deliver to pre-press.
* Copy and Document Solutions Print Shop Manager - Bedford Print & Copy Centers;
Current
Responsibilities include satisfying customer expectations and supplying them wit
h quality materials to meet their print and marketing needs in a timely, accurat
e manner.
Run and maintain Xerox Doc, Dux, and 2101 digital print equipment.
Coordinate with various vendors, couriers and shipping companies.
Estimate and quote clientâ s print needs.
Create layouts, logoâ s and artwork for clients.
Evaluate files for print.
Produce printed materials, maintain equipment, order supplies, and maintain inve
ntories.
I manage all files and maintain the data base.
Relationship building to turn customers into clients.
I receive all communications via email / fax / phone and coordinate all informat
ion pertinent to the owners.
Clients include large organizations which produce time sensitive large runs such
as Humana Health, Flowserve Corporation, Modern Biomedical, Masergy, and many l
egal and smaller organizations.
A synopsis of my skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to effectively manage time.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills and a "Customer / Client Satisfaction Obsessed
" mentality..
Ability to produce excellent work accurately and economically.
Excellent analytical skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
A team player first and foremost, I have a baseball playerâ s approach. â A mutual success
ful objective by many, supported by
outstanding individual effort. *
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
*Bedfordâ s Print & Copy Centers, Irving, TX: Current
Start date February, 2004 - Present
Laser Tech / Vertis Advertising, Irving, TX
April 1991-Jan 2004
Buchannan Printing, Carrollton, TX
TravelHost Publishing Inc., Dallas, TX
EDUCATION
High School - Canarsie High, Brooklyn, New York
Ullster County Community College, Woodstock, New York - Photo Journalism
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona - Photo Journalism
Brookhaven Community College - Medical Imaging/Radiology and Media Graphics/Comm
unications
Excellent references upon request.
Thank you for your consideration,
Alan Litt