Donna Istace has over 10 years of experience in graphics and print production. She is skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, logo design, graphic design, proofreading, and effective use of typography. She has a history of consistently meeting tight deadlines and maintaining a low error rate. Her education includes courses in Photoshop and graphic design from SAIT. Currently she works as a production artist, where her responsibilities include file output, artwork, proofs, and workflow coordination.

1. Donna Istace
2464 Riverstone Road S.E, Calgary AB T2C 4J8
Cell 587-434-4504
Email: dmistace@gmail.com
PROFILE
I am accomplished in all areas of Graphics and Print Production including Pre-Flight,File Output,
Photo Correction,Archiving and Bindery.I enjoy working on my own or as part of a team.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Adobe Creative Suite - I began working on Macintosh computers in 1986
• Microsoft Excel • Logo Design and Reproduction
• Multi-tasking • Effective use of typography
• Proofreading • Graphic Design
EDUCATION
• Photoshop 1 SAIT PUBL222 - March to April 2015 - 7 Week Course - Grade A+
• Graphic Design SAIT CPMN144 - November to December 2014 - 7 Week Course - Grade 91%
• First Year Arts and Sciences at U of S
WORK EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present - Production Artist
SHARPER CARDS
• Consistently achieved 24-hour turnaround
on all orders and proofs
• Maintained a goal of less than one error/month
• Generated file output for Indigo
and AB Dick presses
• Provided vector artwork to vendors
• Designed proofs for customers and sales staff
• Helped co-workers with catalogue changes
• Created spec layouts for Marketing
Additional support:
• Coordinated workflow of all incoming orders
• Built customer logos, maps and artwork
2009 - Production Artist / Typesetting
THE COPY CELLAR
• Set up jobs and printed on RICOH Printer:
Business Cards, Posters, Brochures and Invitations
• Generated file output for AB Dick press
• Provided Customer Service
2008 - Digital Pressroom Supervisor
FLAGWORKS
• Prepared files for Large Format printers
• Scheduled print runs
• Ran and maintained Large Format printers
• Operated Steamer Washer
• Ordered media ink