Steven Ross

Experience

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  Inter-State Studio and Publishing Co.

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  Systems Support Specialist

  Served as Desktop Publishing Systems Technical Advisor and graphic designer for this school picture lab and yearbook publishing company. Responsible for recommending, installing and troubleshooting desktop publishing equipment plus planning workflow and training operators. Heavily involved with the set-up and beta testing of Kodak software for digital layout of class composites.

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  MWM Dexter, Inc.

  Jan 1995 - May 1996

  Pre-Press Department Manager

  Digital Prepress Manager in charge of system administration and department management for 22 employees. Instrumental in the planning and installation of an updated hardware and software system incorporating Linotype-Hell Hercules imagesetters, a Topaz and Crossfield scanner, a UNIX file server running Helios OPI software, a Linotype-Hell SignaStation page imposition workstation and various other networking hardware and software. Trained employees in the use of both hardware and software and provided phone support to customers and sales reps. Show less

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  Enovation Graphic Systems

  Jun 1996 - Oct 2002

  Electronic Sales Specialist

  Consulted with customers on electronic design and pre-press needs. Made recommendations and oversaw installation of hardware and software and training of customer employees.

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  SR Graphics

  Oct 2002 - now

  Owner

  SR Graphics provides freelance graphic design services, Macintosh system support and design software training for designers and printing companies in the midwest United States. I also provide professional commercial photography services and photo scanning and restoration services.

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  Ozark Technical Community College

  Jun 2003 - Apr 2012

  Continuing Education Instructor

  Plan and conduct periodic continuing education classes on Adobe Photoshop and Elements image editing applications.

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  Missouri State University

  Jul 2004 - Mar 2012

  Instructional Specialist

  I conducted regular continuing education classes at the Computer Institute on the Adobe creative Suite design programs including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro until the program was discontinued in February 2009. I continue to present periodic classes for faculty and staff on graphic design software.

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  Springfield, Missouri, Convention & Visitors Bureau

  Mar 2012 - May 2023

  Assistant Marketing Director

  Assist in the management of the destination marketing department for Springfield, Missouri, promoting the “Gateway to the Ozarks and the great outdoors.” Oversaw the redesign and remodel of the existing visitor center into a Route 66 themed center including an outdoor neon sign, window graphics and historical timelines and information. Managed the redesign and layout of the www.SpringfieldMo.org website and coordinate regular updates. Direct the design and printing of publications including the annual Springfield Visitor Guide, Ozarks Tap and Pour booklet, event guides, trail and road maps and marketing materials for the Springfield CVB and Sports Commission. Oversee several digital trail projects using Bandwango software. Work independently and with contract photographers to photograph area attractions and events for web and print publications. Work with Missouri Division of Tourism for cooperative marketing grant applications. Show less