Jesus D. Lelis, Jr
P-1, La Union, Cabadbaran City, Philippines 8605
Phone: +63-918-401-3235
E-mail: jesus.lelis.jt@gmail.com

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R E S U M E

Excellent layout and proofing skills, and have more than 20 years of experience in print production and pre-press processes. Fluent in graphics applications including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Must be able to work on multiple projects and perform within tight deadlines, have strong written and verbal communication skills, adapt to a changing environment, and acquire new skills.

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2015 - Present (Home Based)

 

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2010- 2015 (Surigao BB Press Press, Surigao City, Philippines)
2007-2010 (D' Print Extreme, Butuan City, Philippines)
2003-2007 (Tres Niñas Printing, Tacloban City, Philippines)
2000-2003 (Caraga Printing House, Butuan City, Philippines)
 

• Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts.

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.

• Plan the concept by studying information and materials.

• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment, and purchasing from vendors.

• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.

 

LAYOUT ARTIST (FILM STRIPPER)
1992 - 2000 Philippine Offset Printing House, Butuan City, Philippines
 

• Cut and arrange film into flats (layout sheets resembling a film negative of text in its final form), which are used to make plates. Prepare a separate flat for each color.

• Examines negatives and photographs to detect defective areas, using a lighted viewing table.

• Makes proof from the film flat to determine the accuracy of the flat.

• Strips negative from the base.

• Aligns negatives and masks over an unexposed film in a vacuum frame to make negatives for the final film of each color.

• Positions film negatives or positives on the light table according to the art layout, blueprint, and color register to form the film flat.

• Cuts image window area to allow exposure to plate or film, using a razor or an artist's knife.

• Selects and inserts screen tints in film flat, using knowledge of dot percentages required to obtain specific colors.

• Cuts masks and arranges negatives to prepare for contact printing, plate exposure, or proof making.

• Assembles and aligns negatives or positives to assure register and fit with units of color.

• Determines proportions needed to reduce or enlarge photographs and graphics to fit the designated area, using a calculator or proportion scale.

• Determines or approves plans and page sequences to lay out the job for a specific printing press.

• Examines proof returned by the customer and makes corrections according to the customer's specifications.

• Draws ruled lines and borders around negatives.

• Sends completed flat to the proofing area or platemaking area for preparation of final proof.

• Touches up imperfections, using opaque and brush-on negatives, and needle and crayon pencils on photographs.