Malcolm Lowe 
    Consultant 
    510-452-2029 
    Objective:
    To secure short- and/or long-term Microsoft Windows-based installation, computer repair, maintenance and or management contracts.
    To secure short- and/or long-term freelance Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design projects.

    Skills

    • Microsoft Word 95, 97, 2000, 2002, 2007 and 2010 - extensive experience
    • Corel Ventura 4, 5, 7 8 and 10 for Windows - profound knowledge
    • Corel Draw 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 - expert
    • PDF creation, graphics, productivity and business software - experienced with a broad range of features
    • Web Page design using HTML - moderately experienced
    • Imagesetting  - extensive experience (black and white and color separations)
    • Thirty years of in-depth, hands-on, ongoing experience with hardware - computer building, troubleshooting, installation
    • Thirty years of in-depth, hands-on, ongoing experience with installation of software, drivers, firmware. Wide casual use of a variety of software packages. Quick learner
    • Desktop Publishing systems - expertise with use, installation and troubleshooting
    • Technical writing and editing - moderate skills
    • Fast, dependable, reliable and responsible
    • Experienced trainer and instructor of small groups - systems and software

Work Experience

Installation of computers and peer-to-peer computer networks; troubleshooting and repair of hardware and software; removal of viruses and spyware; tutoring in use of computer software and hardware; setup of printers, and other peripheral hardware, maintenance of ancillary equipment, etc.  
Designer and creator of layouts of technical guides and manuals up to 800 pages, business documents, presentations and proposals, flow charts, posters, packaging, signs, newsletters, menus, etc.

 
1986-Present 
  • Self-employed Desktop Publishing consultant and computer technician to national corporations, small businesses and individuals
1984-1988 
  • Director of W.C.C.A.- Produced and Coordinated computer shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles 
    Client List 

    Alumnae Resources, San Francisco • Armstrong College, Berkeley • Apex Data, Inc., Dublin • Aristacom International, Inc., Alameda • BOC Airco, Fairfield Broderbund Software, Inc, Novato • Byte-by-Byte, Austin TX • Centre for Development and Population Activities, Washington, DC CH2M HILL, Oakland • Dakota Press, San Leandro • Department of Public Works, San Francisco • DPIC Companies, Monterey • Festival at the Lake, Oakland • Get Set! DTP, Oakland • Internet Research Group, Inc., Sunnyvale • JFK University, Orinda • Lucent Technologies, Alameda • Norco Billings Printing, San Leandro • Northern California Cancer Center, Union City • Oakland Business Development Corp., Oakland • Perfect Pages, Oakland • PIICEON, Inc., San Jose & Basingstoke, England • Riley Design Associates, Danville • Skillscan, Martinez • Square One, Oakland • Tandem Computer, Cupertino • The Focal Point, Oakland • University of California, Office of the President, Oakland Vengel Consulting Group, Inc., Danville
References and samples available on request 
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