Jesus Lelis

Excellent layout and proofing skills and have more than 20 years of experience in print production and pre-press processes. Fluent in graphics applications including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Must be able to work on multiple projects and be able to perform within tight deadlines, have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a changing environment and acquire new skills.

• Cut and arrange film into flats (layout sheets resembling a film negative of text in its final form) which are used to make plates. Prepare a separate flat for each color.
• Examines negatives and photographs to detect defective areas, using a lighted viewing table.
• Makes proof from film flat to determine the accuracy of the flat.
• Strips negative from the base.
• Aligns negatives and masks over an unexposed film in vacuum frame to make negatives or positives for the final film of each color.
• Applies rubber solution and collodion to toughen negative, cuts to size, and immerses in an acid bath to prepare negative for stripping.
• Positions film negatives or positives on the light table according to art layout, blueprint, and color register to form the film flat.
• Cuts image window area to allow exposure to plate or film, using razor or artist's knife.
• Selects and inserts screen tints in film flat, using knowledge of dot percentages required to obtain specific colors.
• Cuts masks and arranges negatives to prepare for contact printing, plate exposure, or proof making.
• Assembles and aligns negatives or positives to assure register and fit with units of color.
• Examines paste-up, artwork, film, prints, and instructions to determine size and dimensions, number of job colors, and camera work needed.
• Determines proportions needed to reduce or enlarge photographs and graphics to fit in the designated area, using a calculator or proportion scale.
• Determines or approves plans and page sequences to lay out job for specific printing press.
• Examines proof returned by customer and makes corrections according to customer specifications.
• Draws ruled lines and borders around negatives or positives.
• Sends completed flat to proofing area or platemaking area for preparation of final proof or lithographic plate.
• Touches up imperfections, using opaque and brush on negatives, and needle and crayon pencil on photographs.

• Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Plans concept by studying information and materials.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.