Jessica McDorman

jessica.mcdorman@gmail.com

www.jessicamcdorman.com

949.702.3181

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Expected graduation: August 2010

• Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communication with concentrations in Design Reproduction Technology and Printing and Imaging Management
• Dean’s List: Spring 2006, Winter 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2008
• Current GPA: 3.3
• Graduated August 2010

Coursework

Not all courses listed:

• Electronic Publishing Systems, Image Capture and Manipulation, Digital Typography, Book Design Technology, Magazine/Newspaper Design Technology, Marketing/Sales Management for Print/Digital Media (P/DM), Digital Design Production: Multi Media, Estimating and Production Management for P/DM, Human Resources Management, Organizations/People and Technology, Digital Media, Strategy and Trends/Cost Issues for P/DM

Work Experience

Freelance Photography and Design, Central Coast and Southern California, September 2008–June 2010

• Contract photographer and graphic designer for weddings and other clientele

South Coast Photographic, Cashier/Computer Assistant, Anaheim, California, August-September 2010

• Seasonal help, collected money and completed orders, assisted the photographer on the computer managing images and printing ID cards.

Campus Crusade for Christ, Communications Team, San Luis Obispo, September 2008–June 2010

• Works with a team creating the design needs of Campus Crusade for Christ: flyers, business cards, Vertias T-shirts and publicity

Kohl’s, Associate, Ladera Ranch, California, Summers 2006, 2007 and 2008

• Juniors, Point of Sale, Price Changes, Jewelry, Misses and Men’s departments
• Trusted with tasks on a supervisor level: wall elevations, pushing out new freight, answering phone calls, changing mannequins, and covering breaks for colleagues in several different departments

Leadership and Activities

Mat Pica Pi, Co-president, San Luis Obispo, California, September 2008–June 2010

• Member since 2005, Treasurer 2006–2007, 2007–2008
• Manages a team of 11 officers, organizes and assists on projects and special committees.
• Graphic Communication social and services club that provides opportunities to establish community amongst students, fund raises, produces T-shirts, participates in Cal Poly’s Open House, manages department banquets, and organizes industry tours

EDGE, Co-founder, Treasurer, San Luis Obispo, California, September 2008–June 2010

• Expressive Design Grace Experience: provides the opportunity for students to express their love of God through art, design, and digital media
• Students produce projects for personal use or for display at events such as Veritas Forum

Campus Crusade for Christ, Small Group Leader, San Luis Obispo, September 2007–2008

• Planned weekly lessons with a co-leader for a small group, attended weekly training

Skills

• PC and Mac platforms—Adobe Creative Suite 3 and 4, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic HTML and CSS coding
• Strong work ethic and great customer service skills
• Fast learner, dedicated, outgoing and comfortable in new situations
• Strong organizational and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Conversational Mandarin