John Asharf

Graphic design prepress finalizerFull Time

• Job Details:Conduct preflight checks to ensure files meet printing specifications, detecting and fixing errors in fonts, resolution, color modes, and file structures. Prepare packaging files for production, including dielines, trapping, and overprint settings. Optimize color management, working with CMYK, Pantone, and spot colors to maintain accuracy across different substrates. Adjust and finalize bleeds, margins, and impositions for efficient printing and cutting. Collaborate with the production team to ensure seamless workflow from design to print-ready files. Perform quality control checks to prevent costly errors in printing and finishing.

Graphic DesignerFull Time

• Job Details:As a Graphic Designer at Sky bookshop company specializing in educational books, I played a multifaceted role that encompassed the entire lifecycle of book production. My responsibilities included: Design & Finalization: Designed and finalized book covers for printing, ensuring each project met the client's specifications. Client Collaboration: Worked closely with clients to customize book covers, ensuring their vision was accurately reflected. Social Media Design: Created engaging social media designs to effectively market our books. Printing Quality Control: Oversaw the quality control process during printing, ensuring high standards were maintained. Book Montage & Finalization: Managed the montage and finalization process for books. Technical Operations: Operated a paper cutting machine and a Selvan machine to prepare books for distribution.

Printing EngineerInternship

• Job Details:During my internship at Elshorok Press, I gained valuable experience in packaging printing and offset production. I worked with various teams to ensure high-quality results for a diverse range of clients, while contributing to the operation and optimization of the offset production line. This experience enhanced my technical skills and understanding of the packaging printing process.