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JOEL J. TOPPIN
498 South 19th Street • Newark, NJ 07103 • topspingraphics@hotmail.com • c (347) 661.3226 • h (718) 282.6504
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
High-energy creative professional with successful history of conceptualizing and crafting original designs and
presentation materials to efficiently produce timely deliverables across diverse range of graphic design and desk top
publishing (DTP) projects. Technically proficient and resourceful in problem solving, skillfully importing, formatting, and
transforming files into properly sized camera ready proofs.
Outstanding administrative, collaborative, and customer service abilities; able to handle multiple tasks and nurture
productive client and vendor relationships while maintaining focus in dynamic environments. Well-practiced in meeting
deadline-driven production schedules and dedicated to remaining current on latest graphic innovations. Knowledgeable in
financial industry documentation and familiar with fulfillment functions.
Creative & Customer Service Strengths
 Complex DTP Projects
 Creative Development
 Graphic / Layout Design
 Technical / Illustrative Art
 Graphs, Charts & Logos
 Client & Vendor Relations
 Financial Document Production
 Photo Manipulation & Retouching
 Pre-Press& Color Correction
 Multiple Project Coordination
 Process & Spot Colors
 Font Management
 Team Collaboration
 Fulfillment Services
 Service Excellence
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VINTAGE FILINGS – 350 HUDSON STREET, New York, NY
Typeset Operator/Desktop Publisher, May 2013 – August 2014
Create transactional projects and the document life cycle, converts documents from various formats to Typeset and
EDGAR-compliant format (Xyvision, HTML and/or ASCII), as well as edits documents per client markup and tracked-
change word documents. Work accurately and quickly to convert Word, Excel, and PDF documents to acceptable typeset
documents (Print ready, web ready and SEC compliant HTML format). Process edits to documents, create PDF and
distribute. Communicate with clients concerning possible errors in filing, such as incorrect dates, missing conformed
signatures, missing exhibits, insufficient funds in SEC account, etc.,work closely with supervisor/co-workers to
determine the best means of prioritizing work flow to minimizing errors. Create,recreated and edits graphic, charts,and
logo to be HTML and print ready, edit Tombstones in QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign
 Analytical and problem solving skills, time-management and organizational skills strong computer skills and full
understanding of financial printing and shareholder communications, strong attention to detail, creativity and
motivation to meet and established and exceed goals.
MACY’S – HERALD SQUARE, New York, NY
Sales Associate Specialist, September 2011 – April 2013
Proactively support store management in deploying successful merchandising and sales initiatives to create positive
shopping experience, attain sales and performance objectives, and build brand loyalty. Provide customers with prompt,
courteous, and personalized assistance regarding product selection, style, sizing, returns, and refunds. Accurately and
efficiently process sales transactions, handle various payment methods, and operate POS system. Collaborate with fellow
associates to promote products and replenish selling floor inventory levels.
DOREMUS FINANCIAL PRINTING, New York, NY
Typeset Operator/Desktop Publisher, February 2010 – May 2011
Document conversion and filing in EDGAR and HTML for the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Extensive
desktop publishing with heavy financial tables in QuarkXpress. Recreate/create and edit logos, graphs charts in; Illustrator
and Photoshop for printing and distribution, cross platform between Mac and PC
GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE, New York, NY
Office Assistant, March 2009 – January 2010
Played important role in administering school admission and enrollment records while supplying clerical support to
Records Manager. Received, sorted, and catalogued student correspondence and academic records. Entered and scanned

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student data and documents into school data management and propitiatory electronic archiving/retrieving systems.
Processed and scheduled student classes and grades each semester.
 Excelled in overcoming challenges and maintaining confidentiality while ensuring timely processing of hundreds of
sensitive documents.
CREATIVE NETWORK SYSTEMS / SONY / BMG / RR DONNELLY, NEW YORK, NY
Graphic Specialist / Customer Support Representative, March 2008 – November 2009
Designed and developed high-quality graphics to clearly and concisely convey marketing/brand messages for production
of all print-music media kits, including CD/DVD, and vinyl record labels, booklets, covers, inserts, and large-format
posters. Consulted with art directors and outside clients; coordinated jobs with project managers; ensured delivery of
timely service. Ticketed and tracked jobs in internal database; maintained libraries and controlled versions of graphics.
Quality checked (Quality Control) incoming author’s alterations (AAs).
 Conceived, compiled, and delivered innovative graphic designs and layouts for final production; prepared and output
digital printing media on high-end Kodak and Epson printers
CAPITAL SYSTEMS, New York, NY
Graphic Specialist, February 2006 – April 2008
Created compelling graphics, incorporated design elements, and managed production of multiple desk top publishing
(DTP) projects. Designed, created, and refined site-plans, graphs, and charts in Illustrator; completed adjusted,
manipulated, and retouched photos in Photoshop; composed numerous DTP layouts in QuarkXPress. Selected and
maintained project specifications and ensured all graphics and art aligned with criteria. Partnered with customer service
and acted as client liaison.
 Demonstrated ability to create,manipulate, and understand complex graphics and documents constructed with layers
and various color treatments.
ST. IVES FINANCIAL, New York, NY (Formerly St. Ives Burrups)
Graphic Specialist, March 2001 – November 2006
Produced documents using 3B2, EDGAR ease-ASCII, and EDGAR Dreamweaver-HTML. Constructed multi-page
documents and produced press-ready graphs, charts, logos, and PDF files from written and visual specifications on
MAC/PC cross-platform system utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flight-Check. Maintained schedules and met tight
deadlines across multiple projects.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Production Specialist  Doremus Financial & Commercial Printing, New York, NY
Expertly executed various DTP projects in MAC/PC cross-platform environment. Completed extensive financial table
conversions in QuarkXPress, MS Word, and Dreamweaver to meet project specifications for the Securities Exchange
Commission (SEC). Generated and corrected graphs, charts, and logos in Illustrator and enhanced in Photoshop.
Retrieved, evaluated, processed, and troubleshot emailed files supplied by clients for production, distribution, and billing.
Collaborated with fulfillment manager on printing, binding, sorting, and shipping. Desktop Publisher/Supervisor  Global
Financial Press, New York, NY Desktop Publisher  Citibank / Citigroup, New York, NY
EDUCATION /TRAINING
STUYVESANT HS – New York, NY
PARSONS NEW SCHOOLOF DESIGN – New York, NY
Lynda Online Certificate Of Completion in; Adobe Acrobat Suite, QuarkXPress and MS Office
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Platforms: Mac and Windows
Software: QuarkXPress,Flight-Check, Adobe Dreamweaver and Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign),
Acrobat Cross Platform, XPP / Dreamweaver-HTML,Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Hardware: High-end Kodak and Epson Printers, Scanners