Jennifer F. Michalak
Baltimore, Maryland 21239
410-***-**** 410-***-**** *****.****@*******.***
Education: Master of Arts in Journalism, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
(May 1987). Major emphasis on informational graphics and design. Recipient
of Journalism History award and UPI award for news writing.
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Michigan (May 1985). Major
emphasis in English. Managing Editor of THE MICHIGAN JOURNAL,
student newspaper.
Experience: Baltimore Green Works, Marketing Coordinator, (November 2012 – April
2013) Created newsletters, monitored social media, marketed non-profit's
events to the community and solicited support for the non-profit.
Mueller Services, Field inspector, part time. (January 2012 – present)
Conducted more than 200 field insurance inspections. Inspections include
photo, diagram and assessment of house for safety, liability and condition
concerns.
Volunteer Maryland Coordinator, Americorps member with Southeast
CDC, Baltimore, MD. (September 2009 – August 2011). Developed a
volunteer program which focused on greening issues in southeast Baltimore.
Wrote volunteer manual, worked with the community to create programming
and published an e-newsletter. Recruited and trained 500 volunteers who
donated time valued at more than $70,000.
Grant writer, TILT Studio Foundation. (August 2008 - August 2009)
Baltimore, MD. Wrote awarded grants for the foundation. Completed
Maryland Cultural Data Project for 2008&2009. Created banner design.
Solutions Strategist, Bluehouse, Baltimore, MD. (March 2005 – February
2006). Researched sustainable furnishing and design products. Organized
product orders. Set up accounts. Communicated with property manager
regarding site. Helped coordinate store opening.
News Artist, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD (March 1989 - July 2004).
Responsibilities included page layout and design for the fronts of Features,
News, Food, and Business sections, and creation of pull-out graphics and
design for LIVE.
Instructor, Baltimore County Adult Ed, Towson, MD. (1995-1996).
Graphic Intern, Berlingske Tilde, Copenhagen, Denmark (Nov. 1987-
Feb.1988). Created and produced four-color weather map.
Awards: Publisher Excellence Award, Baltimore Sun, 1998 and 1999.
World's Best Designed Newspaper, Staff of Baltimore Sun Design Desk,
Society for News Design, 1998.
The President's Volunteer Service Award, 2011
Friend of St. Pius X, 2012
Volunteer Girl Scout leader, 2007-present, GSCM Troop 15, Camp Daisy Leader
Experience: Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance, Jan. 2006 - July 2009, 2011
Board member and Green Gathering organizer
Environmental Stewardship Coordinator, St. Pius X Parish
References: Available on request.
Certifications and Trainings
Bau-Biologie Environmental Consultant, Institute of Bau-Biologie & Ecology
Volunteer Management Certification, Carroll Community College
Project Learning Tree
Project Wet
Project WILD
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Daisy, Brownie, Junior and Camper Trainings
Baltimore City Tree Stewardship Class
Project Clean Stream Training
Maryland Cultural Data Project
Muller Services training
Healthy Homes
Center for a Liveable Future Food and Faith Volunteer Training
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Office Business Volunteers United – Volunteer Central
Power Point Volunteer Match
Adobe In Design Harris Pagination System
Adobe Photoshop Rapid Sketch
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
Constant Contact
EMMA
iContact
Mail Chimp
Maryland Cultural Data Project
Quark Express
Linked In
Open Office
Volunteer Reporter
Volunteer Spot
World Wide Web