Cynthia J. Davis 1721 Winters Drive, Portage, Michigan, 49002

(269) 352-7210 cynthia.j31.davis@wmich.edu

Personal Information:

I am motivated with a positive can-do attitude and am committed to do what must be done to

complete the job done correctly and on-time. I am a multi-tasker and a self-starter. During my

time in college, I’ve held various positions. As a Teacher’s Assistant for the Printing

Department at Western Michigan University, my responsibilities increased over time.

During my career, I have worked in the printing industry for over 21 years doing printing and

prepress. I had an opportunity to return to school and have earned a bachelor’s degree in Graphic

and Printing Science with a minor in Business Administration. I am eager to get back to work

doing what I love.

Professional Experience:

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI March 25, 2014 – March 29, 2016

Teacher’s Assistant – Print and Imaging

Help students run print jobs on a printing press

Help students in the bindery doing cutting, folding and binding

Assist students with design projects – how to use tools in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop

and Illustrator

Grade assignments and tests

Support students in the lab with various printing equipment

Zhang Legacy Center, WMU Archives and Regional History Collections, Kalamazoo, MI March 3, 2014 – August 29, 2014

Image Technician and Document Preservation

Use Adobe Photoshop to restore images to original integrity

Preserve, sort and catalog antique documents

Portage Cleaners and Laundry, Portage, Michigan 49002

July 2011 - June 2013

Cashier

Provide customer service

Launder drop-off clothing

Salvation Army, Portage, Michigan 49002

March 2011 - June 2011

Cashier

Provide customer service

Stock and sort inventory

Portage Printing, Portage, Michigan 49024

March 1992 - January 2009

Graphic Design/Prepress Supervisor

Design for print in Adobe software programs from concept to finished printing

Preflight print jobs and adjust for trap, bleed, creep and color separations

Meet with clients to discuss and determine print requirements

Maintain archives of all files

Direct to plate output of polyester plates

Use and maintain Linotronic, Rip and Activator/Stabilizer chemical process

Bryant Printing, Portage, Michigan 49002

August 1990 - March 1992

Press Operator/Graphic Design

Run printing press

Perform bindery work when needed

Design for print in QuarkXpress and Pagemaker

Education:

Western Michigan University, Bachelor Degree, B.S. in Graphic and Printing Science

from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Paper and Chemical Engineering.

3.89 GPA; Business Minor.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Design /Imaging Engineering. Transfer Candidate, June 2013.

Accomplishments:

Over 21 years of experience in print design and prepress operations

Selected The Outstanding Student in Graphic and Printing Science: Business

President, WMU Chapter, Technical Association of Graphic Arts, 2015

Consistently on the Dean’s list with final G.P.A. of 3.89