Lee Reed

About Lee Reed

I am a problem solver who loves to learn and share knowledge. With over 30 years of experience in the printing industry, I have developed expertise in prepress, digital color, wide format, and media duplication. As a manager at ABCO, Inc, I oversee production, and hardware/software support for direct-to-garment, digital color, wide format, and media duplication areas of the business. In addition, I am responsible for the prepress team that converts client files to print-ready documents for offset and digital printing in monochrome or color, CD/DVD publishing, USB duplication, and print job archival. I also represent ABCO on technical matters pertaining to global distribute and print through membership in the International Printers Network I have enjoyed traveling globally since 1998, to learn more about the industry and how to help clients do business internationally.My interest in technology and problem-solving led me to pursue a Bachelor of Science in IT Management from WGU Texas. I also have a background in Psychology from Morgan State University and graduated from The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Magnet High School with a focus on general studies.At Harbor Duvall Printing, I gained experience operating light- and medium-duty duplicators for long production runs and was trained in litigation copy work, which required great attention to detail. I also became familiar with finishing and bindery operations.I have a passion for 3D printing and cars and seek to increase my depth of knowledge in these fields.If you are looking for a problem solver with extensive experience in the printing industry and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or reach out via email or phone.

Experience

1. Manager Prepress, Digital Color, Wide Format, Media Duplication

   Abco, Inc

   Jan 1995 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   I\'m responsible for the prepress team that converts client files to print-ready documents for offset and digital printing in monochrome or color, wide format printing, CD/DVD Publishing, USB duplication and print job archival. I also manage production for direct to garment. digital color, wide format production and media duplication areas of the business. As well I help our sales force support new and existing clients in providing solid files and data for their communications jobs on paper and other media.I represent ABCO on technical matters pertaining to global distribute and print through membership in the International Printers Network I travel globally to network and learn more about the industry and how to help our clients do business internationally.

Education

• Morgan State University

  Psychology

  1991 — 1993

• The Talented And Gifted (TAG) Magnet High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  1987 — 1991

• WGU Texas

  Bachelor of Science - IT Management, Information Technology Management

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Digital Asset Management
• Direct Mail
• Ink
• Inkjet
• Signs
• Databases
• Color Correction
• Labels
• Prinergy
• Cd Duplication
• Corporate Gifts
• Print Management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Brochures
• Graphics
• Printers
• File Servers
• Dvd Duplication
• Adobe Acrobat
• Pdf
• Quarkxpress
• Management
• Print Production
• Microsoft Office
• Proof
• Variable Data Printing
• Scanners
• Offset Printing
• Network Administration
• Digital Imaging
• Press Checks
• Pre-Press
• Computer Repair
• Color Management
• Screen Printing
• Desktop Publishing
• Enfocus Pitstop
• Bindery
• Typesetting
• Banners