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Personal Information
- Name: Jackson Thomas Claremont
- Address: 245 East Side, Suite 12, Nashville, TN 37210
- Phone: (555) 213-4567
- Email: [email protected]
Brief
A skilled Typesetter with over 7 years of experience in typesetting and layout design, specializing in book and magazine publishing. Demonstrated excellence in font selection, page layout, and the preparation of visual materials. Possesses a keen eye for detail and a strong passion for delivering aesthetically pleasing and reader-friendly content.
Core Competencies
- Expertise in Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress
- Proficient in image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of typography and typesetting rules
- Knowledge of pre-press and printing processes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Technologies & Certifications
- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in InDesign
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Familiarity with XML publishing and EPUB format
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS for digital typesetting needs
Professional Experience
Senior Typesetter, ABC Publishing House, Nashville, TN June 2016 - Present - Led typesetting department, overseeing layout designs of over 500+ book titles and magazines - Worked closely with graphic designers and editors to ensure the highest quality of work - Implemented new typesetting software, improving efficiency by 30% - Conducted workshops on Adobe InDesign techniques for junior typesetters
Junior Typesetter, XYZ Media Group, Nashville, TN January 2015 - May 2016 - Assisted in the typesetting and layout of various publications - Managed assets including fonts, images, and other graphical elements - Contributed to the team by meeting tight deadlines and maintaining quality standards
Education & Training
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Graduated: May 2014
Adobe InDesign Advanced Training CreativeLive, Online Completed: October 2014
Additional Workshops: Typography, Pre-press Fundamentals, Digital Publishing
Referees
Michaela S. Finn Senior Editor, ABC Publishing House Phone: (555) 987-6543 Email: [email protected]
Harold Peters Department Head, Graphic Design University of Tennessee, Knoxville Phone: (555) 321-0987 Email: [email protected]