Gena L.

Hauser
2709 Clover Ct a Antioch, CA 94531
Home: 925-757-5981 a Cell: 925-351-9626 a Email: ghd38378@westpost.net

SUMMARY
Prepress Production/Operations Manager with expertise in managing large-scale pr
int production projects. Self-motivated, work well under pressure while consiste
ntly meeting critical deadlines with a high rate of accuracy. Supervised a staf
f of twelve, supporting five departments, designers, directors and three differe
nt regions in all print production materials provided strong leadership skills,
the ability to work outside of the box and exceed expectations with timely resul
ts. Excellent at multitasking and eager to help others, integrity.
CAREER HISTORY
Macy's West 1994 - 2009
Prepress Production / 0perations Manager 2006- 2009
a Streamlined workflow to enhance support for ROP, New Media, Direct Mail projec
ts enabling staff to process over 20,000 proofs per year.
a Collaborated with IT department to facilitate the transition from CMYK to RGB
workflow system saving $100,000/year.
a Integrated quality control into procedures that reduced spending and file erro
rs before final delivery
to printers.
a Supervised integration of work from Macyas Northwest and New Media departments
resulting in a 30% increase in production.
a Managed all orders of materials, supplies and vendors services resulting in a
reduction of excess spending.
a Automated software allowed one operator to process 5,000 files through the sys
tem per year. This automation increased production and enhanced workflow quality
.
a Conception of the TWiST automated software October 2006 through February 2009
generated 16, 643 projects through the system. I supported the service engineer
and trained staff on the applications.
a Processed and kept records for all invoices on Star Point Photo Studio, IT Dep
artment and Prepress Department.
Scanning Department Manager 1999-2006
a Transitioned with full responsibility on the digital technology of all images
to our system from Photographers, Photo Studio, and CDs.
a Supported all media and departments.
a Trained staff that supported and moved work through our system and download of
files to the network.
a Played integral part with the acquisition and increased workflow of the Hawaii
Market Utilized enhanced Retouch skills for all media, newspaper, special proje
cts and Direct Mail.

Gena L. Hauser ghd38378@westpost.net

Scanning Department Supervisor 1994-1999
a Supervisor of the night shift production crew.
a Hell Chromagraph 3900 Scanner interfaced to a Hell Server with DC 3000 and New
Color Software.
a Reproduced images for all film and print media Direct Mail, special projects a
nd Newspaper.
a Trained new employees on color theory and applications to operate the Scanners
resulting in increased productivity of department.
a Processed over 125 images per shift for reproduction of black and white, four
color transparencies and C Prints to meet production deadlines.

Freelance Production 1993-1994

a Trained operators on Scanners, color theory and production standards for the p
rinting trade.

Additional Relevant Experiences

DuPont Print and Publishing/Crosfield 1988-1993
a Field Service Engineer traveled throughout the United States training operator
s on printing equipment.
a Demonstrated and fielded Q/A sessions concerning all equipment at trade shows.
a Joint venture with Fuji provided me two business trips to Japan to beta test e
quipment.

Hell Graphic Systems, Great Neck, New York 1979- 1998

a Field Service Instructor on all products through out the United States and Can
ada.
a Trained operators on all related software. Set Scanners to color specification
s for the company.
a Technical sales support, configuration of equipment and layout for customer in
stallations.
a Demonstrated and fielded Q/A sessions concerning equipment at trade shows.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Printing Management
West Virginia Institute of Technology/WVU
Montgomery, West Virginia

Gena Hauser

Technical Skills and Software

Microsoft Office 2007
Link Optimizer Software Monaco Calibration Software
Acrobat PhotoShop 7
Color Management Seminars Career development courses
Adobe Illustrator InDesign CS2
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
Epson 9600 Printers, HP 1050 C Printer GMG RIPS, See Color RIP