CV
Paul Delano
8 Wheeler Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
Mobile: 617-230-8057
Email: paul@hotatomics.com
Skills
Technical - Adobe Fireworks/Flash/Dreamweaver/Acrobat/Photoshop/Illustrator, Quark Express, Actionscript 2/3, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, FTP, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, TCP/IP, Ethernet, DHCP, McAfee Antivirus, Norton Antivirus, Norton Ghost, Hardware/Software upgrades, Hardware/Software conflict resolutions, Windows 9x/2000/ XP/Vista, Macintosh OS9/OSX, Microsoft Office, MS-DOS, Print process and press operation
Professional Experience
Smelly Design/Hot Atomics
Medford, MA – 2002-2007
• Run and maintain a freelance web design business - design, develop, and deliver client web sites, site administration and follow-up services such as publishing new content, site maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Create custom graphics and logos, CD packaging, full-size posters, and merchandising materials for a diverse clientele, including a health and beauty company, musical artists, and clothing designers.
• Responsible for cross promotions and link exchanges with industry sites.
• Constructed interactive banners for promotional purposes.
• Oversee various web projects in a consulting capacity.
• Set schedule and make all travel arrangements.
Calx Semiconductor, Inc.
Lynn, MA – 2006
• Identify, troubleshoot, and analyze computer related issues. Determine appropriate course of action, conduct repairs, modifications, and upgrade internal components and peripherals as needed.
• Perform full system backups and hard drive reformats, install and configure operating systems, patches, and upgrades.
• Install and configure software applications and electronic mail. Train and assist end users in the proper use and procedures.
• Oversee computer hardware component selection and purchase.
• Administer user profiles and email data integration.
• Analyze, identify, and resolve software program conflicts.
Overnight Color & Graphics
Jamaica Plain, MA – 2004
• Maintain company-wide systems, PC and Macintosh reformats, software upgrades, and latest patches.
• Install Network Interface Cards, setup IP addresses, WINS, and DNS configurations. Operate and maintain LAN connectivity using TCP/IP protocol.
• Responsible for loading new software and systems on existing equipment.
• Setup and/or resolve software conflicts with printers, copiers, and scanners
• Pre-press design and layout production using graphic software programs (Adobe, Quark, etc.).
• Oversee quality control of incoming print jobs to output from various file formats and submitting to printer.
Performance All-Media
Medford, MA – 2000-2001
• Entry-Level Java Programmer – member of a team responsible for the design and implementation of a Java-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) for various software projects within the biotech industry.
• Participate in planning, set up, and initial design of company web site.
• Maintain in-house computers, including hardware/software upgrades, backups, and repairs.
Copy Cop
Boston, MA – 1992-1999
• Operation of AB Dick 360 single as well as 9870 multi-color offset printing press – paying sharp attention to detail and quality to ensure client satisfaction.
• Pre-press graphic design and layout as well as overall technical programming.
• Direct and manage the development and production of catalogues, brochures, and flyers for clients, determining the best overall approach to seeing projects through to their completion and meeting deadlines.
• Assisting in the department-wide file system data entry and management as well as repairs and upgrades of in-house computer systems.
Interests
• Technology – web and graphic design, audio/video production.
• Musician (Guitar Player/Singer)
• Traveling
• Photography
• Art
Portfolio
References
References available upon request.