Quality Assurance Sales
Resume:
CATHY REEDY
**********@***.*** • cathysportfolio.com
**** ******* ****** ******: 630-***-****
Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 Home: 630-***-****
Dear Hiring Executive:
More so than ever in today’s uncertain economic climate, professionals at all levels must care-
fully manage their investment of time and financial resources. I am a firm believer that, in
order to ensure success in a recovering market, it is absolutely key that companies bring in only
the most talented, qualified, and dynamic professionals with a demonstrated ability to excel
through dedicated performance, insightful strategic planning, effective interpersonal interac-
tion, and the ability to motivate fellow employees to take pride and ownership in their work
through leading by example.
I believe strongly that I possess precisely these qualities, which will make me an ideal candi-
date for a position with your organization; therefore, I have enclosed my resume for your con-
sideration, which will provide you with the relevant information regarding my skills, and
experience.
As my resume will indicate, I have extensive leadership experience in creative design and art
production. For over fifteen years, I have led the artistic team at Johnson Publishing, publisher
of such successful, nationally recognized magazines as Jet and Ebony. Additionally, I invite you
to access my expanded visual portfolio at http://cathysportfolio.com . I am now positioned to
integrate the skills and expertise I have developed throughout my career in a challenging new
position within your respected organization.
Knowing that this brief introduction cannot adequately answer all of your questions, I eagerly
await the opportunity to discuss the possibility of developing a long-term professional relation-
ship with you in person.
Sincerely,
Cathy Reedy
CATHY REEDY
**********@***.*** • cathysportfolio.com
5818 Webster Street Mobile: 630-***-****
Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 Home: 630-***-****
Dear Hiring Executive:
More so than ever in today’s uncertain economic climate, professionals at all levels must care-
fully manage their investment of time and financial resources. I am a firm believer that, in
order to ensure success in a recovering market, it is absolutely key that companies bring in only
the most talented, qualified, and dynamic professionals with a demonstrated ability to excel
through dedicated performance, insightful strategic planning, effective interpersonal interac-
tion, and the ability to motivate fellow employees to take pride and ownership in their work
through leading by example.
I believe strongly that I possess precisely these qualities, which will make me an ideal candi-
date for a position with your organization; therefore, I have enclosed my resume for your con-
sideration, which will provide you with the relevant information regarding my skills, and
experience.
As my resume will indicate, I have extensive leadership experience in creative design and art
production. For over fifteen years, I have led the artistic team at Johnson Publishing, publisher
of such successful, nationally recognized magazines as Jet and Ebony. Additionally, I invite you
to access my expanded visual portfolio at http://cathysportfolio.com . I am now positioned to
relocate to the greater Austin area, and hope to integrate the skills and expertise I have devel-
oped throughout my career in a challenging new position within your respected organization.
Knowing that this brief introduction cannot adequately answer all of your questions, I eagerly
await the opportunity to discuss the possibility of developing a long-term professional relation-
ship with you in person.
Sincerely,
Cathy Reedy
CATHY REEDY
**********@***.*** • cathysportfolio.com
5818 Webster Street Mobile: 630-***-****
Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 Home: 630-***-****
Industry-leading creative design and production management professional seeking to utilize skills, expertise,
and commitment to excellence in a challenging new position within a progressive organization.
Creative Management: Utilize expertise developed throughout career to identify opportunities to increase
market share and creatively capitalize on those opportunities. Coordinate diverse personnel to efficiently
execute complex projects from initial conceptualization through ultimate execution. Motivate staff to per-
form at optimal levels through leading by example. Dedicated professional, gifted at development and
implementation of effective processes. Technically proficient; skilled in all industry standard software, in-
cluding Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (CS3 and 4), and Dreamweaver.
Impeccable Work Ethic: Prepared to go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure organizational goals are
met. Tenaciously execute all projects while providing visionary insight for optimization. Gifted at translating
big-picture vision into practical, strategic action plans for success. Inspire confidence and trust in staff, man-
agement, and diverse professional partners, building loyal, long-term professional relationships. Remain
focused on optimizing productivity while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
JOHNSON PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. Chicago, Illinois 1993 to Present
Art Production Director: Jet and Ebony Magazines
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of daily operations of visual artistic production of respected, national-
ly-circulated periodicals and related materials. Serve as primary production liaison between art staff and
RRDonnelly. Conceptualize and create magazine layouts; design art, editing photography and graphics
to optimize visual appeal, maximizing brand awareness and periodical sales. Make finalized pdf files for
Jet; approve for printing. Design invitations, programs, brochures, packaging, books, advertisements, and
other public relations and internal communication materials.
• Developed PreMedia Department from the ground up, establishing standard operating procedures,
personnel and equipment requirements, and long- and short-term budget.
- Successful launch of PreMedia Department resulted in ongoing annual savings in excess of $1 million.
Art Director / System Administrator
Worked in close conjunction with founder/president of company to lead Jet and Ebony to become recog-
nized names throughout the United States and globally. Oversaw transition from traditional art produc-
tion to digital operations. Facilitated acquisition of high-end Macintosh hard- and software; trained per-
sonnel on effective utilization and provided ongoing technical support. Created first network for art and
editorial departments. Recruited, hired, trained, and provided ongoing leadership to highly-skilled artis-
tic team charged with production of all magazines, Fashion Fair Cosmetics arts, advertising and product
packaging, book design, corporate and sales support, and web design. Launched initial company web-
site. Managed diverse book design projects. Developed process for digital transfer of magazine pages to
printing company; conducted periodic quality assurance audits.
• Created initial templates for Ebony, Jet, Ebony Man, and Ebony South Africa.
• Saved over $225,000 per magazine annually through bringing all typesetting in-house.
SELECTED PRIOR EXPERIENCE
• Apple Training Director/Sales Support, Digital Resources, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, 1991-1993
- Developed first Apple Training Center in Chicago from the ground up, designing and implementing
curricula effectively meeting the computer training needs of diverse professional clientele.
• Designer, Tukaiz Litho, Chicago, Illinois, 1989-1991
- Launched desktop publishing department for respected prepress production firm.
EDUCATION
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
•Completed liberal arts and professional course work.
Maple Woods College, Kansas City, Missouri
• Associate in Arts, 1980
Expanded Visual Portfolio Accessible at http://cathysportfolio.com
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