Matthew O'Bryan

Matthew O'Bryan

Crew Trainer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graphic Designer & Prepress Extraordinaire

  • Education

    • Columbus State Community College

      2011 - 2015
      Associate’s Degree Graphic Design GPA 3.457

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List

    • Bradford School

      2005 - 2006
      Diploma Graphic Design

      Graduated with Honors

    • Franklin University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree Interactive Media

      GPA 3.81In my ever increasing desire to learn and become a better Graphic Designer, I wanted to acquire more interactive and user interface design skills and knowledge.

  • Experience

    • McDonald's

      Jun 2003 - Oct 2006
      Crew Trainer

      • Train new employees according to guidelines• Perform duties quickly and accurately

    • Nutis Visual Communications Group

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

      Prepared client provided files for printing with offset lithography and screen, flexographic, or digital printing before outputting files on plates, film, or directly to the digital printer.Developed and implemented innovative point of sale solutions for several Fortune 500 companies including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Wendy’s.Produced content for the company’s online catalog to advance clients advertising needs.Trained new employees and interns with methods that exceeded employer’s standards. This included the operation and maintenance of equipment, preparing jobs for proofs, offset lithography and screen, flexographic, or digital printing.Acted as the graphics department manager when supervisor was unavailable.Created new exciting retail display systems for major beverage companies.Facilitated training to expand my colleague’s knowledge of color management and industry color standard techniques (G7 and GRACoL). Show less

      • Graphic Designer / Prepress Operator / Color Management

        Sept 2006 - Jan 2016
      • Graphic Design Intern

        Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Graph X Productions

      Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
      Graphic Designer / Order Processor

      • Prepared art for Digital and Wide format Printing.• Take customer orders, create estimates, and invoices.• Assisiting in Bindery and Finishing. • Create custom promotional products for small businesses.

    • Haman Midwest

      Apr 2016 - May 2020

      Preflight and proof files from several companies including Limited Brands, US Cotton, and DSW using a XMF based computer-to-plate system. Manage the prepress department, including; training, delegation, and scheduling. Improved and updated an inventory management program for the prepress department to lower waste. While as a Quality Manager, I was in charge of the development, implementation, and oversight of a quality management system based on ISO 9001 to increase efficiency and attract new clients. Show less

      • Graphic Designer / Prepress and Quality Manager

        Apr 2016 - May 2020
      • Graphic Designer / Prepress Manager / Quality Management

        Apr 2016 - May 2020
    • Abbott

      Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
      Label Specialist

      Creating and updating product labels for Abbott branded products. This includes proofing, prepress, and communicating with production partners to ensure that labeling/packaging meets graphic and regulatory requirements.Reviewing of proofs and printed samples to make sure that color and quality standards are met.Responsible for updating and tracking of the current status of various projects using DevEx and Excel.Working with 3rd party separators and printers ensuring the quality of artwork to minimize delays and rework. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ColorCert Certificate of training

      Nelissen Consulting Network
    • Adobe Photoshop Advanced

      Columbus State Community College
    • Adobe Illustrator

      Columbus State Community College
    • Adobe InDesign Advanced

      Columbus State Community College
    • Digital Painting

      Columbus State Community College
    • Digital Design

      Columbus State Community College
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cafeteria Worker

      Issued by Ufcw Local 1059 on Oct 2014
      Ufcw Local 1059Associated with Matthew O'Bryan