David C Cardillo
About David C Cardillo
David C. Cardillo is the Pre Media Manager at Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in digital pre-press workflows and color proofing.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
David C Cardillo holds the position of Pre-Media Manager at Penguin Random House. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the pre-media processes including color proof workflows and digital pre-press workflows. His responsibilities involve ensuring the quality and efficiency of media production, serving as an expert in digital asset management, and supporting the use of software automation tools.
Previous Experience at Rodale
Before joining Penguin Random House, David C Cardillo worked at Rodale. He served as Production Manager for Women's Health Magazine from 2006 to 2009, and for Organic Style Magazine from 2004 to 2005. During his tenure at Rodale, he managed production processes and was involved in color press approvals and digital image retouching.
Tenure at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
David C Cardillo has held multiple roles at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. From 2003 to 2004, he was a Production Associate, and from 1999 to 2002, he worked as a Desktop Architect. In these roles, he gained significant experience in technical writing, documentation, and maintaining large-format Epson color proofers. He was instrumental in developing and supporting color proof workflows and providing training for Adobe Creative Suite.
Educational Background
David C Cardillo studied at Montclair State University, where he earned a BA in English and Film from 1988 to 1991. Prior to that, he studied Film at New York University from 1984 to 1986. His early education was completed at Columbia High School. His comprehensive education laid the foundation for his diverse career in video, film, internet, and IT.
Expertise in Digital Media and Production
David C Cardillo is known for his expertise in various facets of digital media and production. He specializes in scripting for color proof workflows, digital pre-press workflows, and provides training and support for Adobe Creative Suite. He is also proficient in using GMG ColorProof for color proofing. His skills extend to software automation, digital asset management, technical writing, and documentation. Throughout his career, he has consistently focused on optimizing processes to increase speed and efficiency with minimal fuss.