Alexandra (Alex) Jalonen
Pori
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 10+ years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development (started as a hobbyist, later decided to enroll in a design college and graduated as a professional Graphic Designer in 2023).
I am detail-oriented and meticulous, driven and always keeping up with the current trends whilst maintaining a personal touch.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Self-employed (Xalendaar Design)
07.2022 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
Mail Carrier
Posti Group Oyj
07.2021 - Current
- Handled mail and packages with care to prevent damage during delivery.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses along routes for customer convenience and initiated delivery to intended recipients.
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Employed GPS and other navigational tools to find shortest routes to locations.
- Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
- Altered routes to accommodate changing conditions or road closures in delivery areas.
Various Odd Jobs (from Yardwork to Renovations)
Various employers
01.2010 - Current
- Various types of yardwork, from lawn mowing to scooping snow and cutting down trees and chopping firewood
- Renovations and housework, such as painting walls, repairing wood structures, installing wallpaper and cleaning windows
- Pet care (taking care of dogs and cats)
Seasonal Worker
Anttila Riikka-Mari, farmer
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
Mail Handler
Itella Oy
12.2010 - 12.2010
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Maintained clean and organized mail room to promote safety and efficiency.
- Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
Fabrication Welder
Sampo-Rosenlew
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Fabrication Welder
Porin Konetekniikka
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Welder Trainee
Sampo-Rosenlew
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Sataedu Nakkila
Nakkila, Finland05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Porin Tekniikkaopisto
Pori, Finland06.2006
Skills
- Advertising Understanding
- Layout Management
- Fine Arts Training
- Marketing Media
- Visual Design
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Type Selection
- Social Media Platforms
- Digital Design
- Concept Visualization
- Creative Solutions
- Image Editing
- Logo Design
Languages
Finnish, English
Native language
Swedish
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Self-employed (Xalendaar Design)
07.2022 - Current
Mail Carrier
Posti Group Oyj
07.2021 - Current
Seasonal Worker
Anttila Riikka-Mari, farmer
06.2011 - 08.2011
Mail Handler
Itella Oy
12.2010 - 12.2010
Various Odd Jobs (from Yardwork to Renovations)
Various employers
01.2010 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Sampo-Rosenlew
12.2006 - 08.2008
Fabrication Welder
Porin Konetekniikka
09.2006 - 12.2006
Welder Trainee
Sampo-Rosenlew
06.2006 - 08.2006
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Sataedu Nakkila
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Porin Tekniikkaopisto
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