Resume
Rob DiCaterino
Jersey City, NJ
robdicaterino.com
email me
Objective:
High-end photo retoucher/digital imaging specialist.
Qualifications and computer skills:
Adobe CS5: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Apple iPad imaging and production
Color management (ICC profiles, profiling and calibrating monitors)
Wacom pen tablet
K4 Publishing System
Onyx PosterShop and Fiery print production software
ORIS Hotfolder Manager
Web site programming (XHTML, CSS, and WordPress)
Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows
Freehand drawing ability
Experience:
Senior Digital Imaging Specialist
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, New York, NY
June 2010 – present
- High-end retouching, color-correcting, and compositing for Martha Stewart print magazines and iPad digital magazines (Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, Whole Living, and Everyday Food).
- Create and refine iPad imaging workflow.
- Manage color via ICC profiles.
- Relink InDesign layouts via K4 and output SWOP-calibrated proofs.
- Communicate directly with art directors and production to manage and prioritize projects.
Freelance Retoucher
New York, NY
February 2008 – present
- On-site retouching, prepress imaging, and proofing for various clients, including Lord and Taylor, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s Merchandising Group, Macys.com, Gotham Inc., 4th Floor NY, and other ad agencies.
- Off-site retouching and web programming for local small businesses and artists, including Zen Home, Evolve45, Broadway Speaks OUT!, actors, models, authors, and musicians.
Digital Imager
Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012
August 2005 – February 2008
- Retouched, color-corrected, and composited photos for educational magazines, posters, and books.
- Managed color via ICC profiles for printing on various paper stocks (newsprint, supercalendered, etc.).
- Profiled and calibrated monitors.
- Communicated directly with art directors, editors, and production to manage projects.
Digital Imaging Technician
The Big Picture Inc., 599 11th Ave., New York, NY, 10036
October 2003 – August 2005
- Specialized in wide-format inkjet printing (banners, posters, vehicle wraps, retail displays), including preflighting and troubleshooting files.
- Scanned and retouched images for large, high resolution output.
- Matched colors to clients’ specifications.
- Set up and calibrated equipment.
- Worked one-on-one with high profile clients, including Macy’s, Hearst, Lincoln Center, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Education:
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
1996-1997. Honor Group nominee.
