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Here is a copy of my resumé.
JO MALONE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120
215.805.3933 (cell)
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES:
To be a successful, effective graphic designer/creative art director.
EDUCATION:
Tyler School of Art (a Temple affiliate), Elkins Park, PA
Berkeley Technology Training, City Line Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE:
MAC Environment: QuarkXpress, Adobe PageMaker, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dimensions, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
10/96 - present
Temple University, Publications Department, Phila., PA
Design and production of academic promotional, media, marketing and internal university material for Publications Department, including brochures, university bulletins, catalogs, posters, stuffers and ads for publications etc. Web design art provided upon request. Interaction with student body, faculty, vendors and other entities. Directed photo shoots as necessary. Design and Typesetting performed Macintosh publishing equipment. Maintained records on hardware. Coordinated repairs as necessary. Budget charts compiled as requested. Strong written and verbal communications skills.
1/94 - present
Jo Malone Designs, Phila., PA
(part-time) Freelance design company responsible for design and production of client requested marketing/advertising materials, resumes, business stationery/cards, logos, invitations, flyers, newsletters, brochures. Art and Web site design. All types of jobs considered and quoted.
07/90 - 6/96
CIGNA Corp., CIGNA Group Division, Phila., PA, Creative Design Manager
Design and production of promotional and marketing material for group association and union accounts. Includes display items for conventions, brochures, flip charts, posters, stuffers and ads for publications etc. Typesetting and design on the MAC IIfx publishing equipment. Design and development of all types of forms for both insurance as well as internal use. Supervised 2 junior designers and 1 print buyer. Management of workflow and distribution of outside contracting for type and design. Monitor and report financials. Strong written and verbal communications.
11/89 - present
The Cowsills, Los Angeles, CA, /Newport, RI
(part-time) Design and typeset logo, business cards, stationary, press kits, consumer packages for fan club, etc. Update and process art for web sites. All design done on Mac equipment. Obtains quotes and prints material as requested. Coordinates direct mailing to consumer listing.
10/83 - 07/90
CIGNA Corp., Special Benefits Division, Phila., PA, Communications Specialist
Design and production of promotional and marketing material for major group accounts. Includes display items for conventions, brochures, flip charts, posters, stuffers and ads for publications etc. Design and development of all types of forms for both insurance as well as internal use. Experienced in monitoring cost control measures as well as management of working deadlines.
Prior information available upon request.
OUTSIDE INTERESTS:
Screenwriting, Creative writing, Web Design and Performing with the Celestia Performing Arts Association of Horsham, PA. I served on the Board of Directors of Celestia in charge of Design and Media Arts.
REFERENCES:
Karen Fitzpatrick, Pres., Celestia Performing Arts Assn 215.675.7479
Shirley Taaffe, Vice Pres., Hartford Life, 860.843.3957
Cheryl Rieder 215.725.8864
Linda Carbo, Director, Temple University 610.692.2024
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Certificate in Media Design 7/96-9/98 Berkeley Technology Training Center, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Certificate classes included: Intro to Computers; QuarkXpress I & II; Intro to the Internet; Adobe Photoshop I & II; Intro to Macromedia Dreamweaver; Macromedia Freehand I and Intro to Macromedia Flash.
In-house Professional Development Training 1999 Sponsored by Temple University Office of Publications. Training in: Adobe Photoshop; QuarkXpress; Adobe Acrobat. Instruction provided by The McGann Agency and Berkeley Technology Training Center.
Off-site training 2001, 2002: Macromedia Dreamweaver Level I, (at TU Fort Washington). Sponsored by Temple University Office of PublicationsMacromedia Advanced Dreamweaver II, (at TU Center City). Took course independently.
Management and Leadership Skills Certificate Sponsored by CIGNA Corporation Certificate classes include: Supervisory Skills; Decision Making; Managing Your Workload and others including seminars in Personality, Presentation and People Skills.
Communications Certificate Sponsored by CIGNA Corporation Classes included Marketing, Proforma and Cost Analysis courses.
Moore College of Art: Certificate in Fine Arts (Scholarship program from Phila. Public School System).Seminars in Paper and Printing services; Instructional seminars in Typesetting and various software packages; Certification in Canon Color System output and repair; Training in Tektronix repair and upgrade.
I have taken additional courses at Temple as well as other locations not directly related to design.
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