adam donikowski

Managed a large pre-press manufacturing facility supporting several worldwide printing plants. Responsible for managing projects, overseeing complex timelines, ensuring that production workflows run on schedule, and that deadlines, as well as internal and external client expectations are met throughout all production stages. Advised staff and clients on technical aspects of package and print production. Managed and monitored the daily workflow and implemented ideas to improve the operation of the plant. Modified existing standard operating procedure to make it more efficient, resulting in a sustained 18% decrease in error rate for the plant. Directed staff in recognizing and capturing lost billing to maximize profits. Evaluated and directed high end color correction from initial artwork to press run. Partnered with executive management to empower the staff to take initiative and make sound everyday decisions.

Managed all technical aspects of an on site pre press studio for a high volume music and enterrtainment publisher. Responsibilities included training and supervising staff, quality control, pre-flighting, and execution of diverse and complex packaging solutions. As a hands-on working manager, it was my responsibility to personally handle and assess the most demanding work in the studio, as well as guiding the production staff and advising the customer in the most efficient and cost effective means to deliver the desired result. Working hand in hand with some of the largest packaging oriented printers in the country; I ensured all mechanical aspects of the job such as dies, trapping, color order, folds, etc., were correct and met specification.

Managed large packaging / agency / publication pre-press facility. Instrumental in the successful design, set up, start up, and management of several internal and on site facilities. Responsibilities included working with client, staff, and printers to ensure quality standards and deadlines were met. Supervised large staff of Mac personnel in color correction and high end retouching of scanned and customer supplied files, assembly, troubleshooting, and trapping of customer files for digital proofing and computer to plate. Other accomplishments include directing workflow assessment team for the entire eastern region, and assisting the Vice Presidents, Executive Vice President, and President of the company review, assess, and design workflows and infrastructure for existing and new accounts.

Responsible for virtually all aspects of customer service and desktop production of various packaging, trade publication, retail catalog, agency, and direct mail accounts. Heavy Quark, Illustrator, and PhotoShop work, as well as management of various film recorders, proofing devices, file servers, and personnel. Routinely interfaced with customers reviewing color, resolving problems, and designing, orchestrating, and delivering, presentations to existing and prospective clients.

Working as an account manager, had daily responsibility of production of several weekly trade publications. In addition, postscripting pages, troubleshooting Quark and Illustrator files, as well as retouching in PhotoShop were primary responsibilities. Managed team of 25 people in production of major business publications, eventually transitioning them from conventional production to full desktop pagination.

Onsite Prepress Manager at customer onsite facility.

CAD / Pre-press Manager for Cultech, a division of Groupe Autajon. High end boutique printing of Cosmetic, Confectionary, and Liquor packaging.