Joseph P. Giunta
Experience:
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois
May, 2002 to present
Graphic Artist and Part-time Instructor
Responsible for the creation, writing, editing, and design of print and web-based communication for the college’s Institute of Economic Technology, a branch of the school specializing in the marketing and delivery of business and professional seminars and workshops. Create and teach seminars related to graphics including The Elements of Design, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Business Writing, and Grammar and Proofreading.
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
1985 to present
Adjunct Faculty – Graphic Arts
Teach credit courses for the Graphic Arts Department delivering courses in desktop publishing. Have written syllabi for many of the classes I teach which include Introduction to Desktop Publishing, Electronic Illustration, and Advanced Page Composition.
Computer Workshop
Downers Grove, Illinois
November, 2001 to May, 2002
Contract Technical Writer and Trainer
Contracted to write and design a number of PeopleSoft training manuals for a Pepsi distributor in Schaumburg, Illinois. Also delivered training to employees.
Pioneer Press Newspapers
Glenview, Illinois
August, 1992 to October, 1994
Advertising Operations Manager
I managed a staff of 20 full-time artists and seven freelance artists over two shifts in five locations. Also delivered training to new employees not familiar with Multi-Ad Creator software.
Allied Van Lines
Naperville, Illinois
June, 1984 to March, 1989
Graphic Services Manager
Supervised a staff of 14 specialists who produced all promotional graphic material from concept through bindery and finishing. The department competed successfully with outside vendors on pricing and service and generated a small quarterly profit that helped offset costs.
Education:
National Louis University
BA, Applied Behavioral Science
Chicago City Colleges
AA, Liberal Arts
American
Academy of Art
Advertising Design & Illustration