Resume
Marnie MacLean
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Experience
Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, CA
5/03-present
Technology Specialist And Projects:
Reporting to the Director of Advertising Operations, this position evolves constantly as needs arise. Responsible for providing desktop support to the Mac and PC users throughout the department. Supporting Mac OS 9 through Mac OS 10.4 as well as Windows 95 to XP. Primarily responsible for application support in various desktop publishing and administrative applications including all of the Microsoft Office programs from Word to Visio and all the Adobe applications. Also run training, compose documentation and create and manage several intranet websites in both HTML/CSS and Oracle Portal software.
Additionally, acting as liaison between users and IT to translate their concerns to the developers and back into lay speak to facilitate efficient and amicable improvements and updates. Project manager and business analyst for projects relating directly to department. Responsible for working with Vendors, assessing their product’s viability, company reputation and ability to support our tight deadlines and heavy volume.
LifeCare Assurance Company , Woodland Hills, CA
2/02-6/03
Project Leader :
Project Leader in Media department. Functions include desktop publishing for the variety of client companies, as well as for internal projects. Asked to evaluate and train staff to move from an antiquated workflow and software suite, to a more up-to-date system. Provide introductory PC training to new hires as well as application support for all employees. Ran classes in various Windows programs for employees throughout company and designed specific training for members of the Media department, including classes on Typography and Adobe InDesign. All employees used Windows NT.
The Boston Globe , Boston MA
1/99 - 8/01
Assistant Systems Editor:
Responsible for understanding and helping to manage the inner workings of editorial technology. Work with PCs, Macs, Atex, Unix, and Edpage machines, as well as understanding the imaging, RIPping, and printing processes involved. Application support for Designers, Editors, Reporters and administrative staff. Software included Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Adobe and Macromedia products, among others. Troubleshoot problems, write scripts, and aid and train employees on optimal usage of hardware and software. Oversaw the creation of an intranet help site for users and system support staff within the news room. Also aided in the finding and testing of new hardware and software to improve workflow. Project manager for many aspects of newsroom technology. Worked with members of the Globe and New York Times to find a new publishing system.
6/97 - 1/99
Production Coordinator:
Responsible for pagination and production of electronic ads, troubleshooting problem files and “go-to” person for co-workers. Also responsible for scanning black and white photos and line art. Used both Macintosh and Camex equipment.
Summit Strategies , Boston MA
10/98 - 1/00
Freelance Designer:
Responsible for all layout and design of deliverables. Light HTML for posting reports to web page. Responsible for all purchase orders, and obtaining quotes for any printed project. Used, PageMaker, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lotus Notes, Claris Home Page and Netscape for the PC.
Education
93 - 96 Curry College Milton, MA Major: Computer Aided Design and Imaging.
Awards
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities
- Alexander Graham Bell Honor Society
- All American Scholarship Foundation
- Dean's List
- Honor's Program
- www.marniemaclean.com
- www.NuPaintings.addr.com
- edgar.globe.com (intranet)
- gatehousea.globe.com (intranet)
- LA Times Ad Production Resources (intranet)
- LA Times MerlinOne portal (intranet)
Skills
MACINTOSH * PC/WINDOWS
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