David Ruggiero has over 27 years of experience in prepress and is seeking a new position. He has extensive experience working with various printing technologies including offset, large format, web, and digital printing. Ruggiero also has extensive knowledge of software programs like InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. He is proficient in preparing files for different types of printing including spot UV varnishes and embossing.

1. David A. Ruggiero
43 Conforti Avenue Suite #5
West Orange, NJ 07052
973.444.7631
davidrug3@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 27 years experience in prepress with vast knowledge of preparing files for offset sheetfed, large format,
web and digital printing. Color Correction, Retouching and Stripping expert.
• Over 15 years experience working with PDF format and a full knowledge using Nexus, Prinergy, Rampage
and Brisque RIP’s and outputting on Epson and Fuji proofing systems.
• Extensive understanding and experience working with the latest versions (Creative Cloud 2015), of Indesign,
Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, QuarkXpress, Neo, Pitstop, Metrix and Preps.
• Complete understanding of trapping and preparing files for spot UV varnishes and embossing as well as creep
and kick outs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SANDY ALEXANDER, CLIFTON, NJ
Lead Operator (2012 – present)
• Responsible for preparing customer files for print by web, offset, large format or digital printing.
• Manage multiple facets of production including building of saddle stitch and perfect bound books as well as
pocket folders, car brochures, displays and other packaging.
• Manage multiple facets of digital production following PDF workflows using Nexus RIP.
• Use with Virtual Ticket and Hagen file management systems.
• Mentor and manage junior employees to maximize productivity and efficiency, ensuring stable work
environment and low turnover rates.
ENTERPRISE PRESS, ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Lead Operator (2006 – 2009)
• Responsible for high---priority jobs through each phase of production.
• Created new source of revenue through implementation of PURLS software for variable data and direct---
mail printing.
• Handled entire print process from beginning to release by reviewing and managing projects through out the
process to effect transition to and compliance with new standards.
• Increased efficiency of communication with production personnel leading to consistent realization of tight
turnarounds, changing the scheduling of work.
• Troubleshot and adjusted highly complex jobs manipulating press layouts to eliminate problems like ghosting,
offsetting and color shifts following a PDF workflow using PREPS for Prinergy RIPs.
• Interacted with clients and account executives on press approvals.
DIGITAL COLOR CONCEPTS, NEW YORK, NY
Lead Page Assembly Operator (2006 – 2006)
IMTECH GRAPHICS, CARLSTADT, NJ
Lead Operator (1999 – 2006)
APPLIED GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY, CARLSTADT, NJ
Scitex Retoucher (1994 – 1999)
References furnished upon request