MICHAEL RESCHKE
11012-274th Avenue NW, Zimmerman, MN 55398 · 763-242-7788
mreschke@windstream.net ● www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreschke/
OBJECTIVE: Experienced Prepress/Production Artist
Seeking a position where my proven competencies in all facets of prepress are utilized to the fullest potential
while adding value to your company.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Highly skilled utilizing leading industry desktop publishing and production software including:
Adobe Creative Suites
Microsoft Office
Suitcase
QuarkXpress
Flightcheck
Acrobat
 Background in digital printing and commercial printing with an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of
digital prepress as well as traditional prepress
 Developed a diverse knowledge in both Mac OS and Windows platforms
 Focused and detail oriented with excellent production skills, backed by the ability to follow guidelines
and precisely execute the project vision
 Easily identified and resolved technical issues and concerns
 Experienced collaborating in team driven environments, self-starter and reaching beyond task
 Applied deductive reasoning to problems to produce answers that make sense
 Hands-on knowledge in web design and development
EXPERIENCE
Logo Design – Self, Zimmerman, MN
Present
 Collaborating with clients on logo branding concepts to create print and web-ready artwork, utilizing
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software, creating and sending PDF proofs to client for approval
using Adobe Acrobat
Preflight - GLS Companies, Brooklyn Park, MN
2005 – 2009
 Examined customer supplied files using experience, expertise and resources to verify integrity and
effectively problem solve before going to print
 Managed a complex digital archive library
Senior Data Specialist - Liberty Marketing Services, Roseville, MN
2002 – 2005
 Mastered and applied variable data integration software for direct response mail projects ensuring
accuracy and timely delivery
 Successfully developed all digital press layouts for Heidelberg NexPress system
Graphic Production Artist/Prepress - Carlson Marketing Group, Plymouth, MN
1998 – 2002
 Developed digital artwork based on supplied creative concepts
 Acted as a “Support Link”, providing archive support for creative team members
Desktop Operator - Blazing Color, Bloomington, MN
1997 – 1998
 Performed electronic file preparation and imaging
 Checked film for accuracy and content
 Operated large format printers
Prepress Artist - Best Buy Company Corporate Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN
1994 – 1997
 Prepared electronic files in coordinated efforts of design team, schedulers, press operators, vendors and
other internal departments to produce high quality and timely printed products for an in-house print
production facility
 Single handedly handled all prepress functions going to print as well as working with vendors,
maintaining equipment and supplies
MICHAEL RESCHKE
11012-274th Avenue NW, Zimmerman, MN 55398 · 763-242-7788
mreschke@windstream.net ● www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreschke/
VOLUNTEER
Web Development and Design/Delivery/Warehouse – CD Tile & Stone, Inc., Blaine, MN Present
Hockey Coach - Minnesota Hockey League
2012-2013
Member of Norsemen MC (Non-Profit)
 Designed and printed event T-Shirts
 Annual “Adopt A Highway” cleanup
 Trail building and maintenance
EDUCATION
IT Management-Web Design and Development, (A.A.S.), Anoka Technical College
Computer Networking and Telecommunications, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Printing Technologies, Hennepin Technical College