Zack Rivett

Experience

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  Lagoon Pools Service and Repair

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Pool Maintenance

  • Carrying out scheduled water cleaning, using chemicals like chlorine• Testing water quality and pH balance• Cleaning out filtration units• Servicing heating, circulation and de-humidifier systems• Checking and repairing corrosion, cracks and leaks in the pool walls or floors• Making sure equipment like pool covers, diving boards and slides are in good working order• Keeping stock records for cleaning supplies and spare parts• Logging and reporting equipment faults or water quality problems to managers. Show less

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  Classic Pictures Custom Framing and Gallery

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Picture Framer (Apprentice)

  • Discussing requirements with the customer• Deciding or advising on a style and material for the frame• Working out costs and presenting them to the customer for approval• Cutting glass and materials for the backing, mount and frame to the correct size• Mounting the object• Assembling the frame• Fixing the object in the frame• Packing, and possibly delivering, the finished product.

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  Letters and Logos Ltd

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  Print Operator and Designer

  • Cleaning and maintaining large format solvent based ink-jet printer• Handling large roles of materials and making sure they are stored in the right conditions• Loading different substrates into the printer such as banner material and vinyl• Pre-Flighting digital files for production and efficiency• Creating and revising vector artwork to client specifications• Cutting and weeding out vector based graphics onto self-adhesive vinyl• Notifying production manager of any quality issues or process errors Show less

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  Elmtree Signs

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2019

  Printer and Graphic Designer

  • In charge of print/vinyl production with setting up of graphics such as vehicle wraps & interior manifestations.• Making sure orders are produced and ready for fitting under strict time schedules.• Checking quality of print and all settings are correct. (colours, pass rate, cut profile)• Artwork design for customers such as Vehicle Graphics, Banners and Signage using CorelDRAW x5, • Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Onyx and Versaworks.• Working with production paperwork to ensure job is accurate and followed accordingly. • Ordering materials/ink when running low and keeping track of stock.• Fitting and producing the finished product if necessary such as panels, vehicle graphics and banners.• Cleaning and maintaining 3 large-format printers (HP Latex 330, HP Latex 335, Roland xR-640) Show less

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  Hepburn Bio Care

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Graphic Designer
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  Elmtree Signs

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2022

  Printing and Graphics Operative

  Major role of the printing and vinyl production team with the setting up and designingof artwork for printing production and client approval. Focusing on CorelDraw foralmost all design/pre-press aspects and Onyx Thrive for printer RIP software.Operating and maintaining a flatbed printer (Jetrix LXi7) and 2 large-format printers(HP Latex 330 series). Making sure all prints, cut vinyl and panels are ready for fittingor delivery in a quick turnaround environment.

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  Multi-Signs

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

  Ensuring all client requirements are met from initial enquiry all the way to job completion. Involved in all aspects of the process including quoting, designing, pre-press, manufacturing, installation and everything in between. Cooperating with the management team to evolve and streamline the company processes and assisting in all aspects of signage including digital printing, vinyl cutting, creating artwork, application of graphics and fitting.

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Assistant Production Manager

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2023
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  Thurston - The Sign, Print & Workwear Company

  Dec 2024 - now

  Studio Manager