Zully Armendariz

Receive, review, and process customer-provided digital files for folding carton projects and labels. Verify artwork for proper format, resolution, dielines, and color separation. Make necessary adjustments like trapping and corrections to ensure files are optimized for print.

Pre Press Mac Operator at CCL Label (2024-10 – Present)

• Receive, review, and process customer-provided digital files for folding carton projects and labels.
• Verify artwork for proper format, resolution, dielines, and color separation.
• Make necessary adjustments like trapping and corrections to ensure files are optimized for print.
• Prepare layouts, impose artwork, art templates according to production specifications.
• Knowledge about marks, printing methods, inks, varnish, release, stocks for printing process.
• Make impositions, plates and variable files and follow quality checks.
• Implement and maintain color profiles for accurate reproduction across substrates and equipment.
• Coordinate the production of proofs (digital and/or physical) for customer approval.
• Ensure accurate creation of ESFR plates using computer-to-plate (CTP) technology.
• Work on workflows through Esko program for the develop of step and repeats files, impositions, leaflets, booklets, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Esko Automation Engine workflow creation and configuration, including an understanding of key parameters used in prepress production.
• Communicate the status of all open prep orders with sales, customer and technical services.
• Work as the main contact for the Prepress Graphics Department of ECL, Flexo, Digital and Braille process.
• Collaborate with press operators, to resolve technical issues and fine-tune print results.
• Perform quality checks on prepress files and printed samples to ensure compliance with customer and company standards.
• Identify and resolve issues related to color, registration, and print quality.
• Maintain and update graphics log accordingly.
• Demonstrate a deliberate focus on Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Satisfaction according to 5s.
• Experience in a prepress or print production role, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge of printing processes, color management.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Digicon Operator at CCL Label (2022-10 – 2024-10)

• Experience in the operation of print finishing machinery with accuracy and efficiency.
• Setup, control, and run print finishing machine and rotary die cutting and QC inspect product, according to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor quality and consistency of product, identifying and remove all non-conforming product, set up and in-process waste, and place into correct waste stream.
• Ensure maximum material utilization and a reduction of wastage of all materials.
• Proven experience and knowledge on ABG and Digicon machineries series 2 and 3.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines for projects of various size and scope.
• Use initiative and resourcefulness to develop new methods or propose new solutions.
• Maintain operating procedures with attention to detail.

Printing Press Operator at Images 2000 Inc / Northwood Collection (2022-02 – 2022-10)

• Proven experienced in preparing and printing files using Print Factory Program.
• Review work orders to determine job specifications in machine, material and size.
• Experienced in design, layout and print large format files using Photoshop, InDesign, & other RIP Software.
• Able to read, understand and follow work orders.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on the equipment, in order to keep it performing at optimal levels.
• Inspect print quality to ensure high-quality, accurate prints.
• Responsible for running 5 different machines at the same time.
• Experienced operating the Mimaki JV33-160 for Canvas/Vinyl, the Océ Colorado 1640 for Canvas/Gloss coated paper, the Hp Designjet Z6800 for Matte Paper and the Hp Scitex FB550 for Glass, MDF, Cardboard, Mat, Canvas, Wood Frames and Aluminum.
• Able to operate the VEVOR Vinyl cutter machine.
• Able to lift various size rolls of canvas to load/offload on printing machines (i.e. 60lbs).
• Able to always work in a safe manner by following all company safety procedures and rules.
• Able to work closely with marketing and production departments to deliver all orders in a timely manner.
• Experienced in Scanning (CRUSE) filing and color correcting of artwork to create high resolution print files.

Art and Production Coordinator at Grafinpren S.A. (2017-02 – 2021-04)

• Support decision-making through data and interpretation from a lean perspective, coordinating and scheduling meetings and working alongside a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and conduct meeting with the client to achieve the client needs.
• Assist in the creation of performance indicators and dashboards to track productivity, conduct monthly assessments, and establish annual objectives.
• Prioritize tasks by conducting a lean analysis and apply lean tools and principles to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Take charge of formulating plans for continuous improvement that will have a positive impact on quality, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Lead the flow charting of existing processes, identifying gaps, and develop new process designs.
• Proven experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Strong Knowledge on Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other RIP Software.
• Managing troubleshoot problems as they arise and applying solutions to maintain acceptable quality and productivity level.
• Directing and scheduling press feeder daily tasks and training requirements.
• Recording and communicating all necessary press / job related issues to other crews and Management.

Graphic Designer at Grapac S.A. (2012-10 – 2017-11)

• Designing marketing materials including but not limited to posters, flyers, digital collateral, banners, menus and displays.
• Understanding and maintaining the brand standards for all collateral.
• Creating content that is visually appealing with a clear and specific message.
• Completing projects on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with printers and other suppliers.
• Handling creative projects from start to finish, including collaborative brainstorming, creative execution, proofing and edits through to final production.
• Interact and meet with clients to discuss project goals, design concepts, vision and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned

BDes. Bachelor of Graphic Design Degree in Graphic Design – Universidad Casa Grande (UCG), Ecuador (2008 – 2012)