| Career Profile | Job Skills | Professional Experience | | Education | Character Traits | Hobbies & Interests |   CAREER PROFILE A computer operator with extensive experience on both the Macintosh and IBM compatible PC's. Experience encompasses all facets of desktop publishing, digital imaging, and desktop support. Experience gained in a fast paced service bureau environment. JOB SKILLS Knowledge of both Mac OS and DOS/Microsoft Windows. Familiar with layout software including QuarkXpress and Adobe PageMaker; Illustration software including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Streamline, Macromedia Freehand, and CorelDraw!; Image manipulation software including Adobe Photoshop; Business software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, ClarisWorks, Claris FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Fox Pro; multimedia software including VideoShop and HyperCard; as well as various other applications and utilities used for trapping, file translation, disk management, CD recording, etc. Familiar with Postscript and Postscript devices (laser printers, imagesetters, colour proofers, software RIPs etc.) Familiar with the use of digital photography equipment, flatbed scanners, modems, removable media drives, etc. Basic understanding of programming and scripting techniques 40 wpm typing speed Able to work with minimal supervision Customer service oriented PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Precision Colour Imaging Ltd., Calgary, AB - September '95 to March '96 Computer Operator Preparation and output of customer files to digital proofing devices and Postscript imagesetters Creation of files from customer specifications Colour correction, retouching and application of special effects to high resolution scans Resolution of customer generated errors Technical support for customers and staff Troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware and software Calibration of output devices Proofing of jobs with Fuji and 3M overlay proofing systems Sharp Imaging Inc., Winnipeg, MB - August '93 to August '95 Computer Operator Preparation and output of customer files to digital proofing devices and Postscript imagesetters Preparation of files for Crosfield Studio 9700 System, using StudioStream Creation of files from customer specifications Colour correction, retouching and application of special effects to high resolution scans Resolution of customer generated errors Technical support for customers and staff Troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware and software Calibration of output devices Proofing of jobs with Fuji and Naps overlay proofing systems Assisted photography dept. with set-up and maintenance of digital photography equipment Recommend the purchase of needed hardware and software Triad-Colour 4 Graphic Systems Ltd., Winnipeg, MB - Sept. '92 to Aug. '93 Computer Operator Preparation and output of customer files to digital proofing devices and Postscript imagesetters Preparation of files for Wright Technologies Jupiter System Colour correction, retouching and application of special effects to high resolution scans Creation of files from customer specifications Resolution of customer generated errors Technical support for customers and staff Troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware and software Output of AutoCAD drawings to a Postscript imagesetter Proof jobs with the Fuji overlay proofing system EDUCATION Graduated from high school June '91, Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary, AB Basic Electronics, September '91 - January '92, S.A.I.T, Calgary, AB CHARACTER TRAITS Innovative, honest, patient, logical problem solver, sense of humour, quick learner, readily adaptable to new environments. HOBBIES & INTERESTS Keeping up with the latest technologies, wire puzzles, hockey, football, mountain biking, woodworking, and everything Macintosh.