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J.R. Bishop

@jr_bishop

Graphic Designer, Prepress and Print Production Specialist

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Graphic designer and prepress technician with 25+ years of hands-on commercial print and mail experience. I can help with graphic design, production artwork, prepress, file conversion, troubleshooting, and print-ready file preparation. I work with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Excel, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Need help getting your project designed, converted, or ready for production? Let's do this! — J.R.... Mehr lesen

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Meine Dienstleistungen

Grafik & Design
I will create print ready business cards, postcards, brochures, or flyers
Ab35 $ / ProjektWeitere Details
Vektorisierung
I will convert your design into a print ready vector file
Ab20 $ / ProjektWeitere Details

Portfolio

Arbeitserfahrung

Self-Employed_/ Freelancer

STRENGTHS & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Self-Employed / Freelancer • Freiberufler

Jan 2026 - Present • 8 mos

 Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with digital presses, plate making, and mailing equipment.  Strategic Problem Solving: Finding the "sweet spot" between client vision and technical feasibility.  Operational Integrity: Developing detailed job tickets and precise file preparation to ensure accuracy.  Adaptability: A lifelong learner dedicated to utilizing skills in new, innovative ways.  Software: AccuZIP, XMPie uCreate Print, Apogee Prepress Client, Kodak Preps, Kodak Prinergy, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, various MIS systems, utilizing both PC and Mac platforms, and more.  Equipment: AGFA Avalon N4 platesetter, Xerox Iridesse Production Press, Kirk-Rudy inkjet line, Pitney Bowes Connect+ 3000 meter machine, and various other print and mail equipment as needed.  Certification: Successfully completed the USPS Mail Design Professional program in March 2026.

Prepress Technician and Mail Specialist

Graphtech • Vollzeit

Jul 2022 - Nov 2025 • 3 yrs 4 mos

 Prepress preflight, alteration and preparation of client files for digital, offset, and wide format reproduction.  Designed print materials as needed for clients per client specifications and collaboration.  Processed and validated mailing lists (NCOA, CASS, Merge/Purge), improving deliverability and ensuring USPS compliance.  Created variable data layouts for digital press output, including complex match insertion projects.  Clarified mail piece specifications and resolved mail processing issues as primary USPS contact for company.

Mailing Services Supervisor

Graphcom • Vollzeit

Aug 2020 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 10 mos

 Improved on-time mailing completion by strengthening coordination across PM, Scheduling, Press, Bindery, and Shipping.  Supervised a team of eight full-time employees and four part-time employees, calling in temporary help as needed.  Interviewed applicants for job positions and assigned disciplinary actions per company guidelines as needed.  Managed mail supply inventory and processed mailing documentation for delivery and billing purposes.