Travis Wolfaardt

• Collaborate with various teams to meet timelines and create high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and follow all DTP processes and regulations.
• Perform DTP, make-up, layout, editing, re-touching and pre-flighting for packaging, as per work tickets.
• Ensure all jobs comply with company ISO and IBL Food Safety. Standards and meet customer’s corporate guidelines.
• Keep up-to-date on software and technical knowledge.
• Take full ownership for assigned work.
• Working closely with the structural design team and understanding the impact on packaging layout.

Achievements:

• Understanding of ISO and IBL Food Safety standards and being awarded certification.
• Strengthened communication skills, self awareness and EQ through challenging interactions with a demanding team.
• Improved understanding of how to manage strained interpersonal skills, influencing my approach to maintain valuing people.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects across multiple departments.

• To manage the digital workflow processes of material received from clients.
• Communication and interaction with clients (externally) and other relevant production personnel (internally).
• Ensure quality standards are adhered to.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault finding, if and when required.
• Ensure record keeping is done according to expected standards.
• Keeping abreast of new innovations and technological developments / improvements in the pre–press domain.
• Carry out routine maintenance procedures on all CTP Equipment.
• Ensure the ability of the CTP units to produce plates on time in full.
• Carry out DTP and pre-press functions from brief to ensure files are print ready.

Achievements:

• Setting up the CTP department from scratch, implementing and documenting all processes.
• Collaborating with major stakeholders internally and larger brands externally.
• Gaining end to end experience and knowledge of the production process.
• Being exposed to and gaining experience in packaging within the printing industry.
• Tenacity and perseverance in a highly pressurised environment.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Used critical thinking and problem solving skills to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

• CTP Colour Re-touching Re-touching Scanning.
• Make-up / DTP.
• Imaging.
• Proofing Indigo.

Achievements:

• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Loading Trannies Scanning Colour Re-touching.
• Re-touching Collecting and delivering jobs to client Client Liaison Invoicing.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.

Achievements:

• Hands on approach to all areas of the business.
• Learnt how to operate a business, driving turnover for the company.
• Demonstrated respect and willingness to learn and help wherever needed.