Precision in Design.
Excellence in Drafting.

For over 25 years, I have been in the Print, Publishing, and Design industry. My journey began as a paste-up artist, producing letterheads and business cards, and evolved alongside the desktop publishing revolution.

After a successful tenure as a composition manager for John Wiley and Sons, I pivoted to earn an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Design Technology. I am now focused on opportunities in civil drafting and land surveying.

"Never forget why you're designing in the first place."
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Amy Hassos

AutoCAD & Inventor

Autodesk Certified

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

Document Control

Acrobat & Microsoft Office

Project Management

Staff Supervision & Training

Professional Experience

Draftsman

May 2016 - Present
County Materials, Inc.

Draft pre-cast concrete structures using proprietary CAD software and AutoCAD for box culverts. Project manager for the state of Illinois, overseeing production across 3 locations.

Adjunct Instructor & Student

Jun. 2014 - Present
Ivy Tech Community College

Instructor for AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, teaching 2D and 3D fundamentals. Graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA) and awarded Outstanding Student of the Year (2016).

Manager

Jan. 2009 - Nov. 2013
John Wiley & Sons, Indianapolis, IN

Managed 2nd shift production team. Produced branded titles (For Dummies, Bibles, Frommers). Documented processes for Graphics, QC, Layout, and Automation.

Manager

Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009
JDR Web Solutions, Indianapolis, IN

Managed website deadlines, created visually appealing sites, and corrected HTML. Worked with clients to establish brand consistency.

Owner

Feb. 2002 - Dec. 2008
Specialized Composition, Indianapolis, IN

Provided freelance design services for clients like Cisco Press, O'Reilly Media, and New Riders. Designed layouts and troubleshot printer files.

Compositor / Illustrator

Sept. 1999 - Feb. 2002
Pearson Education, Indianapolis, IN

Produced high-quality book interiors for New Riders and Peachpit imprints. Created line art, illustrations, and prepared files for offset printing.

Supervisor Desktop Publishing

1989 - 1998
Business Cards Tomorrow / Thermographics

Supervised a team of 6 staff members for the 2nd shift at a large wholesale printing company.

Education & Honors

AAS in Design Technology

Ivy Tech Community College • 2014-2016

Honors & Achievements:

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
  • Outstanding Student of the Year (2016)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
  • Academic Dean’s List

Selected Portfolio

A collection of academic and professional projects demonstrating proficiency in architectural, mechanical, and civil design.

The Garden Project

Landscape architecture design focusing on sustainable community spaces.

Landscape Design

Residential Architecture

Architecture I & II course projects demonstrating residential planning and drafting.

Residential

Mechanical Graphics

Precision mechanical parts and assembly drawings created with AutoCAD.

Mechanical

Feasibility Studies

Comprehensive analysis and reporting for proposed construction and design projects.

Research