Resume
Rob DiCaterino
Jersey City, NJ
www.robdicaterino.com
email me (rob AT robdicaterino.com)
Objective:
Photo retoucher/prepress digital imager.
Qualifications and computer skills:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Quark XPress
Onyx PosterShop and Fiery print production software
Color management (ICC profiles, profiling and calibrating monitors)
Wacom pen tablet
Web site programming (XHTML, CSS, and WordPress)
Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows
Freehand drawing ability
Awards:
2007 AEP/EdPress Distinguished Achievement Award for a children’s winter animal poster at Scholastic
Experience:
Digital Imaging Specialist
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, New York, NY
June 2010 – present
- Retouch, color-correct, and composite high resolution photos for Martha Stewart magazines.
- Manage color via ICC profiles.
- Relink images in InDesign and output proofs.
- Organize images across multiple servers.
- Communicate with art directors, color specialists, and production artists to manage and prioritize projects.
Freelance Retoucher
New York, NY
February 2008 – present
- On-site retouching, compositing, prepress imaging, and proofing for various clients, including Lord and Taylor, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s Merchandising Group, Macys.com, Gotham Inc., Harrison and Star, Lawrence and Co., 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, and musicians.
(Note: As of June 2010, I am working full-time. I am still available for projects via email 24 hours a day, and on-site gigs Monday through Friday after 6:00 p.m.)
Digital Imager
Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012
August 2005 – February 2008
- Retouched, color-corrected, and composited high resolution photos for educational magazines, posters, and books.
- Managed color via ICC profiles.
- Prepared files for print on various paper stocks (newsprint, supercalendered, etc.).
- Profiled and calibrated monitors.
- Communicated with art directors, designers, and editors to manage workflow and deadlines.
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 high resolution output.
- Created layouts.
- 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.
