Mark J. McDonough
Tucson, Arizona 85757
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career utilizing my twenty plus years of knowledge and training
using Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Linux as well as updating,
upgrading computer hardware and software. Willing to get A+ certification
as needed.
WORK HISTORY
Arizona Litho, 07/06 - 09/17/10
351 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, AZ 85745 520-***-****
Electronic Pre-Press Technician - $15.45 hour
- Pre-flight customers advertising material for printing using desktop
publishing software such as Quark XPress, Adobe CS Suite, Pit-Stop
Pro, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Create PDF and EPS format files for use in Rampage Rip system.
- Trouble shoot PDF and EPS files.
- Typesetting, design of books, catalogs, manuals, and brochures.
- Imposition of books and advertising materials using Preps Imposition
software.
- Print low and high-resolution proofs for sales staff-clients.
- Image jobs to plate and process plates.
- Clean Plate Processor monthly, maintained equipment in working order
- Maintain Macintosh G5 and Intel based workstations, replace hard
drives install hardware and update software used for production.
- Temporary position for Three months in Digital Printing Dept - Ran and
maintained digital printers, Konica Minolta Bizhub Pro C6501, OCE
CS650, Bizhub Pro 1050 and 1200 for production of saddle stitched
booklets, brochures etc... Document scanning and creation of
preprinted documents. Resumed Prepress position after suitable
replacement found.
Swift Transportation, Phoenix, AZ 09/05 -7/06
CDL Over the Road Driver - $42k per year- per mile
- Delivery of dry goods to customers in lower 48 states, long haul and
short haul.
- Qualcomm communications via satellite.
- Road Ready training in minor truck and trailer repair.
- Endorsements: Class A, Hazardous Materials, Airbrakes, Singles,
Tankers.
Hollis Graphics, Inc., 09/99 -07/05
178 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, Arizona 85701 520-***-****
IT Systems and Web Admin - 42.5k per year salary
- Provided application support for all users, Mac OS9-OSX and Windows
platforms.
- Upgraded network, switches and cabling to gigabyte speeds.
- Installed, configured and upgraded Windows NT 4, 2000, and XP
workstations as well as NT 4, Windows 2000 servers, including print
and file servers and postscript rips.
- Installed, configured, and upgraded Macintosh workstations and servers
to Apple G5s with OSX Panther and OSX Panther Server, full support for
OS 9. Designed backup routines.
- Created ICC profiles used on the rips to maintain color accuracy for
Match Print proofing using Postershop Pro, EyeProfile Maker and
Profile Maker software.
- Installed, configured and maintained two Linux Servers. Set up and
configured Apache 2.X, MySQL, PHP, Bind 9.X, and VSFTPD services.
Security hardened Internet accessible servers such as web and ftp
- Configured user accounts as needed for remote access to our FTP server
in a secure manor.
- Installed, configured and maintained network laser printers, large
format and inkjet printers.
- Maintained secure network via a SonicWall Pro Firewall appliance.
- Maintain and write programming scripts for the Hollis Graphics
database using FileMaker Pro 4-7. This database was used for order
creation, job flow and invoicing, as well as creating reports and
mailing lists.
- Researched hardware and software and made recommendations and
purchases.
- Install and setup document scanning solution
Hollis Graphics, Inc. 09/96 - 09/99
178 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, Arizona 85701 520-***-****
Studio Technician / Pre-Press Technician - $16.00 per hour
- Pre-flight advertising materials for pre-press using Macintosh and
Windows.
- Page Imposition using Imposition Light.
- Trouble shoot postscript errors; resolve issues with fonts, images,
and damaged files.
- Output files to imaging devices: image setters, large format inkjet,
laser, digital press, PDF and Postscript.
- Used QuarkXpress, PageMaker, Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Freehand, Corel Draw, Fontographer, Dreamweaver MX2004, Flash MX2004,
Fireworks MX2004, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Excel,
Powerpoint, Access, FileMaker Pro and others on a daily basis.
Graphic Systems, Inc. 12/94 - 09/96
2106 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ
Digital Typesetter / Pre-Press Technician - $13:50 hour
- Typesetting of books, catalogs, manuals, and brochures.
- Pre-flight advertising materials for pre-press using Macintosh and
Windows.
- Output files to imaging devices: image setters, large format inkjet,
laser, digital press, PDF and Postscript, using prepress applications
such as, Quark Express, PageMaker, and Photoshop.
Tucson Newspapers, Inc. 02/89 - 12/94
4850 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ
Advertising Specialist - $12:00 hour
- On the job training in use of digital systems for advertising
composition.
- Digital composing of advertising materials for retailers and in-house
publications using Macintosh.
- Used Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop.
- Scanner operator.
Abyss Development, Tucson, AZ
02/83 - 02/89
Co-owner Custom Home Builder
- Construction of custom homes from framing to post sales.
- 2 x 6 stick framing.
- Drywall installation and finishing.
- Tile installation and grouting.
- Door and window installation and trimming.
- Reviewed and accept bids on other trades such as electrical and
mechanical contractors.
Zody's Department Store, Los Angeles, CA 02/78 - 01/83
Department Manager
- Supervised six clerks
- Merchandising
- Scheduling and Payroll
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Shrinkage control
Remote Server Administration and Contracting Work
Eurofresh Farms, Wilcox, AZ 01/02 - 03/05
Linux Administrator - Remote Login via SSH - $50:00 hour
- Install, configure, and secure Redhat Linux AS OS. Setup Apache 2.x
and Bind 9.x and migrate zones to new Linux server.
- Set up multi-honed web and Bind 9.x services. Setup RSYNC over SSH to
move web logs and web content from master NS1 to slave NS2 as well as
log merge to create one log file for web application analysis
(statistics) using AwStats.
- Maintain updates and backup configuration files via Webmin and SSH.
Colorspace, LLC, Tucson, AZ 12/01 - 05/03
Remote-Local Systems Administrator - Linux and Macintosh - $25:00 per hour
- Install, configure and maintain Astaro Secure Linux firewall on IBM
hardware while allowing for higher end features such as SNAT and DNAT
configurations. Create network topology and infrastructure for new
company.
- Install, configure and secure Redhat Linux OS. Setup Apache 2.x, PHP
and MySQL for hosting services. Setup Virtual hosts and IP based
hosts as directed by owner.
- Install, configure and maintain FTP server using Linux and VSFTPD. Add
users as requested.
- Install and configure Macintosh OSX Server for print and file sharing
for Windows and Macintosh clients.
- Trouble shoot and resolve network and network printer connectivity.
Personal and Professional Reference
Personal Reference
Jim Curtis
*********@*****.***
1505 W. Islington Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85746
Work: 520-***-****
Home: 520-***-****
Personal Reference
Carol Allbee
******@*****.***
4473 E. Lee St.
Tucson, AZ 85732
Work: 520-***-****
Home: 520-***-****
Professional Reference
John Matey
***@******.***
President-Owner
Hollis Graphics, Inc.
178 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Work: 520-***-****
Professional Reference
Mark Confer
******@******.***
Plant Manager
Hollis Graphics, Inc.
178 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Work: 520-***-****