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MAPlace Resume 01, 3/26/15

Mary Ann Place • Visual Resume • [email protected]

ABOUT THE SPACE

Our fun multi-level space helped to set the tone in the office environment. Cat-walks and staircases connected functional work spaces in what was once an old trucking garage.

The five office levels were called dungeon, level, mezzanine, balcony and tower. From a simple stapler to a computer ID all items were labeled accordingly. (See description of our Office Handbook on next page.)

Function Thru Form, Inc.Design and Production HouseWest Village, NYC

ABOUT MEOwner and Manager • 23 yearsThrough these years, I was delighted to wear many hats such as organizing, facilitating, problem solving, budgeting, scheduling, managing and communicating visually.

ABOUT THE CREW

So many talented people made FTF what is was - a wonderful environment to work and play. Although schedules were tight, we all respected each others abilities and enjoyed the process of creating together.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

FTF was a full service design and electronic production house, specializing in educational book publishing. Our clients were publishers such as:Prentice-HallMcGraw-HillHarcourt BraceScott Foresman

This is me!

ACTIVITY GOAL WHAT I DID OUTCOME

Function Thru Form, Inc.

“FTF Handbook”

Keep office running smoothly. • Created in-depth intraoffice “handbook” database.• Guidelines included procedures from alarm

system, phones, storage, maintenance, corporate ID, marketing to FTF employment test.

• Custom databases included:OFFICEPersonnel, Image Resources, Vendors, PublishersNETWORKWorkstations, Hardware, SoftwarePROJECT • Financial Analysis• Image Tracking

• Attract & connect people• Encourage involvement &

fun interaction• Informative & practical

application• Create once, use many.

Custom Database: Financial AnalysisJob Numbers, Task Codes, Estimates, Billing, Job Tickets, Job Cost Tracking, Job Summaries, Job Analysis, Job Costs by Task

Custom Database: Image TrackingSchematic of Image Management.Forms and Tracking for:Consignments, Agreements, Releases, Cost Analysis, Purchase Orders, Permissions, Credits, Payments and Invoicing.

Depth & structure allowedfor flexibility!

Office Layout by Department




Community Game

Bring people together in shared conversation.• Raise spirit &

awareness• Promote local

businesses• Put money back

into community

• Created, problem solved & implemented a process to raise money.

• Local businesses paid to be played as part of the game.

• These business trivia ads paid for the production & manufacturing of the game.

• The game is sold locally and all profits go back to the community.




Community Game (Manufacturing)

Compact Packaging

All standard components except for custom cards “placed in box.”

Standard Box Lid – Changes per theme.

(i.e.: 5” x 7.5”)

Standard Box Tray – Same for ALL games.

Standard pieces – Same for ALL games.

(i.e.: spinner/card holders) fit in tray

“Place In Box”Unique custom pieces (i.e.: cards and pawn cards) fit in tray

Standard Game Board – Changes per theme.

(i.e.: Community, Family, Business, An Issue...)

Standard Box Base – Same for ALL games.

04.13.10Game board (i.e.: 13.5 x 13.5”) folds 6 ways to fit in compact box.

Compact Packaging – All components nested in box.

Construct a board game & packaging.

• Designed, constructed, organized, problem solved, budgeted & managed manufacturing of product to be used by multiple groups.

• Cards, board game, tray, spinner and playing pieces are manufactured in bulk for multiple groups. Trivia cards are exclusive to each group and printed in a limited run. Unique “cameo card” displayed through lid window.

• The compact size is designed for a book shelf, coffee table top and point-of-purchase countertop display.




Community Game (Database) Enable any group to create their own game.

• Designed, developed, organized, problem solved, strategized & managed creation of an online database.

• Hired and worked with a developer to create database.

• Using the visual database, any group can create their own game. Users input questions, upload/crop images and export data for printing.

• Created guidelines and resource materials to assist users.




MORE INFO:“Custom Trivia Card Game: Website Tutorial”in my LinkedIn profile or on YouTube.

MORE INFO:“Custom Trivia Card Game”in my LinkedIn profile or on YouTube.




Orienteering

MORE INFO:“Walking Tour of Pawling Village NY”in my LinkedIn profile or on YouTube.

Teach Cub Scout Orienteering

• Created, wrote, organized, and implemented a letterbox walking tour of our village.

• The scouts used their orienteering skills to mark the locations on the map. This made the requirement informative and interesting.

• Walking tour is now available on YouTube. Brochures can be found at the Chamber of Commerce.




Family Photo Album (Digital)

Organize our family photo album

• Created, developed and organized a visual family website photo album.

• Photo of our living room became the website homepage.

• Photo albums on shelves and family keepsakes on tables became links to photo and video pages.

• Periodically, a set of china or a virtual birthday cake (candles, family singing, et. al.) may appear in our virtual living room.

• We now have a well-organized, easy to update, digital photo album for all family members to enjoy.




Cultural Arts Introduce children to classic and contemporary stories.

• Conceived and created programs to introduce children to opera, classics, contemporary stories and poetry.

• Using abridged version of book and music selections, children/guardians are actively involved together in storytelling, prop making, music, stage crew, and the portrayals of the characters.

• I originally created this program to actively involve kids in several Summer Sunday School programs.




MORE INFO:“Digital Photo Album Portal”in my LinkedIn profile or on YouTube.




Oversized Game Board

Create a generic game that all could enjoy.

• Conceived and created an oversized board game.

• Painted a generic game on a 12’ x 24’ canvas. • Anything can be taught at anytime using this

fun, interactive game.




Oversized Coloring Book

Entertainment for my daughter’s birthday parties.

• Covered entire hallway (approx. 8’ x 24’) with thick white paper.

• Drew black & white figures on paper per the theme of the party.

• The “child” came out in many adults. Young and old were drawn to picking up a crayon and adding their signature to the masterpiece.

• The wall coloring book became an annual birthday activity.




“Take Your Daughter to Work” Dayat Function Thru Form

• To teach kids the different aspects of working in an office environment.

• To learn more about themselves.

• Created master doc with questions, such as, what will you be doing in 20 years from now.

• Kids filled in a timesheet (artwork, photography, writing, proofing, print time)

• Each child brought home a bound custom book.





MORE INFO:“Edufun is Ecofun”in my LinkedIn profile or on YouTube.


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