Clair Dowling

Clair Dowling

Desktop Publishing Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Manager for Global Product Services at Microsoft

  • Education

    • IACT

      2000 - 2001
      Diploma in Webmastering

      Diploma in Web Design & Publishing using Macromedia Flash, Fireworks & Dreamweaver

    • Moresoft Training Centre

      1999 - 1999
      Certificate in Web Authorising Deelopment Programme (3 Day Course)
    • Advanced Desktop Publishing

      1993 - 1993
      City & Guilds Certification
    • St Mary's Secondary School

      1984 - 1990
      Inter Certificate 1987, Leaving Certificate 1990
    • Technological University Dublin

      1996 - 1997
      Diploma in Art Direction
  • Experience

    • ModusLink

      Aug 1998 - Aug 1999
      Desktop Publishing Specialist

      • Handling all file issues in the Digital Publishing Services department on both the Mac and PC operating systems.• Postscript file creation, manipulation, design, file editing, resolving technical issues for high profile clients within the Information and Communications Technology.• Point of contact for client base on all project related issues to ensure clients receive the highest level of service and to ensure that quality projects are delivered in a timely manner.

    • Sercom Solutions

      Sept 1999 - Mar 2001
      DTP/Pre Press Co-Ordinator

      • Working in a highly technical DTP/Pre-Press operation that provides translation, full DTP and Pre-Press packaging services to Microsoft.• Use of all major DTP software on both the Mac and Windows OS environments.• Translation of product into 30 languages using various operating systems including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Mac OS 8 and OS 9.• Required to troubleshoot file issues on a daily basis.• Setup and maintenance of file management systems during department setup period, in accordance with Vendor requirement.• Provided internal training and customer support in response to QA requirements and software/hardware updates. Show less

    • Microsoft

      Apr 2001 - now

      Program Manager for Sway, Docs and OneNote International Office Products. Content Program Manager for International Mobile Releases Content Project Manager for International Mac Office Products

      • Content Product Manager for Magic

        Apr 2022 - now
      • Program Manager for Global Software Services

        Jul 2020 - Apr 2022
      • Program Manager For LSX O365 Team

        Sept 2018 - Jul 2020
      • Global Readiness Compliance Program Manager

        Jan 2018 - Sept 2018
      • Program Manager For LSX OXO Team

        Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
      • Program Manager for Office International Publishing Group

        Mar 2013 - May 2016
      • Project Manager

        Apr 2001 - Mar 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Technology Management and Innovation (NITM)

      UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
      Jun 2008
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Clair Dowling
      Microsoft Gold Star CPX Excellence Bonus Award - Mar 2007 Designed, edited and published the Ireland Mac Business Unit "iMac" Newsletter and was awarded a Gold Star CPX (Customer, Partner Experience) Excellence Bonus Award.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer For Site Cleaning Services

      Issued by Team Volunteer Day in LauraLynn Childrens Hospice on Mar 2016
      Team Volunteer Day in LauraLynn Childrens HospiceAssociated with Clair Dowling
    • Painter/Decorator

      Issued by Foroige Youth Club Hall Redecoration on Mar 2013
      Foroige Youth Club Hall RedecorationAssociated with Clair Dowling
    • Press & Media Accreditation Co-Ordinator For The 2003 Equestrian Special Olympics

      Issued by Kill International Equestrian Centre on May 2003
      Kill International Equestrian CentreAssociated with Clair Dowling