Tracy Ratzlaff

In addition to graphic design and prepress duties, new skills were learned and implemented in a well-established and thriving print company. These included complex data merges and imposition for large-scale mailings; Working with the mail department to coordinate mailings and conform to U.S.P.S. standards; Meeting with clients to determine specific graphic design needs.

Other responsibilities included overseeing both the graphics department and the digital printing department; Large format signage design and planning; Expanding on previous experience outputting press plates; Troubleshooting various workflow systems.

Utilized my experience at Kwik Kopy to oversee all design, prepress and finishing for a fledgling print shop and help it grow. Responsibilities included project management, creative services, bindery services, helping to maintain client relationships, and a small amount of sales.

Other duties included supply management and outsourcing jobs that were beyond in-house capabilities.

Created and edited print materials including brochures, newsletters, forms, logos, postcards, signs and more; Managed print projects and coordinated with our customer service representatives to meet deadlines.

Other responsibilities included preparing and converting artwork to spot color or CMYK for offset printing; creating separation plates for presses.