Jess DiPonzio

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About

Illustration graduate currently working as a legal assistant looking to transition into the tech industry. Bringing my skills in art and design with me to provide a unique perspective.

Experience

Legal Assistant

Jan. 2023 - Present

The Samuels Firm

Assisted in the acquisition of property for the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Responsible for drafting closing documents and condemnation petitions, utilizing mail merge and Excel formulas to simplify document creation, developing spreadsheets to track/monitor progress of projects, facilitating closings, correspondence with homeowners, and organizing filing systems.

Legal Assistant

Aug. 2020 - Dec. 2022

The Belin Firm

Assisted a personal injury and mediation attorney with various projects, cases, and day-to-day activities.

Responsible for preparing legal documents, performing legal research, organizing files/documents digitally and physically, correspondence with clients, assisting in projects with the Georgia Department of Transportation, notarizing and witnessing document signings, and various other office administrative duties.

Social Media Manager

Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2022

What She Said Podcast

Managed various social media platforms and streaming services for a lifestyle podcast.

Responsible for creating and posting graphics across various social platforms, updating the WordPress website, editing and formatting audio and video, uploading content to podcast streaming platforms, maintaining an active online presence, and gathering insights through analytics.

Co-Founder

Oct. 2016 - May 2018

Creative Gwinnett

Co-created a non-profit organization that showcased local musicians, artists, comedians, and other performers on a monthly basis.

Responsible for maintaining website, creating and posting graphics across social media, and planning monthly events including recruiting artists, finding locations, scheduling, advertising, managing expenses, and setting up/taking down equipment.

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

2018-2021

Major in Illustration

3.9 GPA

Certifications

Google Cloud Digital Leader

2022

Notary Public

2021

Projects

Cloud Resume Challenge

2023

Hands-on project aiming to gain knowledge and experience with cloud technology.

The Odin Project

In Progress

The Project

Open-source project-based curriculum designed to teach full stack web development.