Cook, Bob Imaginme - United States of America
About the artist
Member since 2009-12-11
RESUME of Robert W. Cook (719) 321-2741 / Cell
[email protected]
History:
I have been in the Printing industry for over 30 years and have aquired a good amount of education. I started out as a Paste-up
Artist for an LA based firm, Ledesma and Romero creating illustrations, camera work, and film development. Later I moved on to
L.E. Fulmer Lithograph again camera work, light stripping and typesetting, eventually Management. Later I went on to some
fortune 500 companies such as George Rice and sons, Lithographix, and Penn Litho to name a few. I was trained as a 4 color
hands on stripper, eventually moved my knowledge to PC and Macs, Scitex Prisma operation, and Scitex Production output.
All film based some straight to plate work flow, with different types of proofing, including large format proofing. I have twelve
years experience managing printing prepress operations. Proven Organizational capabilities. Streamlined work flow for efficiency,
utilize in depth knowledge of Mac and PC equipment and systems to firm's best advantage. Create a comfortable morale boosting
atmosphere through effective personnel utilization, respect for employee concerns, and sensitive coaching methods.
Awards:
I have through the years received many awards and special recognition. In high school I received the highest award for
a Police Apprecitation Day Contest, In college I had entered a Long Beach contest which consisted of 300 entries amongst which
were professional, and amatuer artist. I won best mural overall depicting Long Beach City�s lifestyle. Many logos that I have created
have been highly commended by some of the largest firms in Los Angeles one of which was the United States Coast Guard.
Education:
Graduate of Millikan High school Long Beach, Graduate of Long Beach City College with AA degree in Art, Scitex Corporation
diploma in Prisma operation. LA TradeTech College of Printing for Long Bed Camera work flow. Graduation from Prescott Arizona
Portrait Sculpting School. I am a self taught Illustrator and Logo Designer. I have education on CS3 Illustrator, Quark Express,
some Photoshop and layout programs.
Employment:
Prior to the following I have other printing facilities I have worked for such as Ledesma and Romero, L.E.Fulmer lithograph,
Fulmer Lithographics, Downey Press, and Anehiem Graphics.
George Rice and Sons...1984.....1996
2001 N Soto St Los Angeles CA 90032 / (323) 223-2020 Rate of pay was $27.00 an hour
Penn Lithographics.........1996.....1997
12620 Hiddencreek Way Cerritos, CA 90703 / (562) 926-0455 Rate of pay was $21.00 an hour
Lithographix..................1997......2005
12250 S Crenshaw Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90250 / Doug Wegnes (323) 770-1000 Rate of pay was $31.00 an hour
Art4U-Self Employed.......2007.....2008
Colorado Springs, CO / Self (719) 321-2741 Rate of pay was Custom work
Gaps in work history due to miscellneous jobs other than art or printing.
Skills
- Drawing
- Illustration
- 3D Design and Crafts
- Graphic Design
- Computer Graphics
- Desktop Publishing























