Nikolay Milkov
Senior Pharmaceutical Art Worker
Dublin, IrelandExcellence is not a luxury but a requirement for every job.
Work Experience
Livada Ltd
CEO
October 2018
- Present
Ruse, Bulgaria
Amgen
Associate Labelling
Main activities and responsibilities Creating and/or reviewing various components for the company: cartons, labels, leaflets, topwebs, IFUs, technical drawings.
February 2018
- September 2018
Breda, Netherlands
Perigord
Senior Pharmaceutical Artwork Specialist, Coordinator, QC
Creating and editing various components for the pharmaceutical industry: cartons, labels, leaflets, foils, user manuals using Adobe and web based software; maintaining methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the exact requirements of the client;
following SOPs and GMP procedures at every step
understanding and following technical details (keylines, Braille,
coding, trapping), specific print process limitations
creation of artwork for international clients in most of the
world’s languages
creation of user manuals for internal use, Training, development of
SOP procedures for new customers, coordinate job assignments
following SOPs and GMP procedures at every step
understanding and following technical details (keylines, Braille,
coding, trapping), specific print process limitations
creation of artwork for international clients in most of the
world’s languages
creation of user manuals for internal use, Training, development of
SOP procedures for new customers, coordinate job assignments
February 2015
- February 2018
Ireland
Color Garden
Digital Front End Prepress Specialst
Duties include but are not limited to the use of RIP software such as Adobe PDF RIP, Heidelberg RIP and Prinect Signastation to impose and RIP files to digital roll-to-roll, Flexo, and offset presses.
Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, CorelDRAW and Enfocus Pitstop Pro for the use of inspection and preparation of all incoming digital files as well as ensuring that all of the essential elements are in place, reviewed and ready for transfer to production. Color correction, color management/profiling, and calibration for different types of media.
Introduction and implementation of methods to optimize print production.
Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, CorelDRAW and Enfocus Pitstop Pro for the use of inspection and preparation of all incoming digital files as well as ensuring that all of the essential elements are in place, reviewed and ready for transfer to production. Color correction, color management/profiling, and calibration for different types of media.
Introduction and implementation of methods to optimize print production.
June 2014
- February 2015
Sofia, Bulgaria
The Smith Opera House
Graphic Designer
Plan & assemble Smith Opera House related graphics
Collaborate with Head Director for aesthetic & promotional effectiveness
Inspect quality of potential images & media
Advise on feasibility of proposed multimedia projects
Provide assistance to other co-workers with tasks related to multimedia design
Collaborate with Head Director for aesthetic & promotional effectiveness
Inspect quality of potential images & media
Advise on feasibility of proposed multimedia projects
Provide assistance to other co-workers with tasks related to multimedia design
July 2013
- June 2014
Geneva, New York, United States
Sedmicata
Graphic Designer
Designed a weekly full color magazine; Edited images; Designed web banners; Designed Menus, Outdoor Advertisements.
March 2011
- June 2011
Ruse, Bulgaria
Irida Prepress Studio
Prepress specialist/technician, Tech Support, Designer
Introduced and applied a system for quality control of all incoming files for print.
Developed a system of correcting potential problems.
Operated two types of image settlers: AGFA Avantra 30, Heidelber Herkules Pro + Computer-To-Plate AGFA Lithostar-LP82 Ultra.
Maintained and assembled new computers for the company's two offices.
Designed newspapers, postcards, calendars, fliers for individual customers.
Developed a system of correcting potential problems.
Operated two types of image settlers: AGFA Avantra 30, Heidelber Herkules Pro + Computer-To-Plate AGFA Lithostar-LP82 Ultra.
Maintained and assembled new computers for the company's two offices.
Designed newspapers, postcards, calendars, fliers for individual customers.
January 2008
- February 2011
Sofia, Bulgaria
Skandi Publishing Company
Designer, Senior Editor, Tech Support, PR
Designing crossword puzzle magazines and news papers.
Management of the hardware and software used by the company.
Editing web the websites of the company (they are no longer available).
Training of new personnel.
Managing bank transaction on behalf of the company manager.
Management of the hardware and software used by the company.
Editing web the websites of the company (they are no longer available).
Training of new personnel.
Managing bank transaction on behalf of the company manager.
May 2005
- September 2007
Ruse, Bulgaria
Education
Finger Lakes Community College
Associate Degree Graphic Design
September 2011
- May 2013
Canandaigua, New York, United States
Languages
English (Fluent),
Bulgarian (Native),
German (Conversational),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe InDesign,
Photo Correction,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
CorelDraw,
Dreamweaver,
Flash,
Layout Design,
PitStop Pro,
Prepress,
QuarkXpress,
RIP Software,
Translations,
Typography,
Web Center,
Certificates
IN100 HP Label & Packaging Server by Esko