Garrett Probst

About Garrett Probst

Color management and print production leader with deep experience building and…

Experience

1. Color Manager - G7 Expert

   Jostens

   May 2019 — Present · Clarksville, TN, US

   As the G7 Expert at Jostens, I am responsible for achieving and maintaining industry-leading color accuracy and consistency across a wide range of printed products, including yearbooks, photography, and commercial print materials.Advanced Color Management: Utilize my expertise in color theory and practical application to ensure precise color reproduction across all print and proofing workflows. I am the principal authority on color decisions and quality.Calibration and Profiling: Implement and manage device calibration protocols using X-rite eXact, i1 Pro, and other advanced spectrophotometers to maintain ICC profiles and ensure consistent color accuracy across all digital and offset printing devices.G7 Certification: Successfully implemented the G7 Master Facility Qualification, which I maintain by conducting regular audits and adjustments. I specialize in fine-tuning press curves using Curve4 software, ensuring alignment with G7 standards.Press Fingerprinting and Curves: Developed and optimized press curves to align with ISO standards and G7 methodology, ensuring that our outputs meet the highest industry benchmarks for color consistency and quality.Data-Driven Color Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of spectrophotometric data to generate G7 qualification reports, guiding the optimization of color processes and reducing variation.Technology Implementation: Evaluate, recommend, and implement new color management technologies, maintaining Jostens\' position as a leader in color consistency and quality control.Leadership and Training: Lead and train a team of color technicians and prepress operators, ensuring adherence to stringent color quality standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

• Pre-Press
• Mac
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Wide Format Printing
• Print Management
• Advertising
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Proof
• Customer Service
• Offset Printing
• Photoshop
• Quarkxpress
• Color Correction
• Apple
• Digital Printing
• Graphic Arts
• Image Manipulation
• Creative Direction
• Creative Services
• Apple Os
• Digital Imaging
• Adobe Acrobat
• Digital Asset Management
• Mobile Os
• Illustrator
• Direct Mail
• Color Management
• Workflow Solutions
• Creativity
• Photo Retouching
• Layout
• Marketing
• Graphics
• Packaging
• Marketing Strategy
• Mac Os
• Technology
• Brochures