Curriculum Vitae
Jean Willem Joseph
Phone: 242-806-7460 | email: jean@jeanwjoseph.com | LinkedIn | Website: jeanwjoseph.com
Personal Statement
I am a creative and detail-oriented multimedia professional with a strong foundation in layout and design. With expertise in typography, grid systems, and visual storytelling, I excel in crafting engaging and user-friendly designs for print and digital platforms. My proficiency in tools like InDesign, Scribus, and other industry-standard software like the Adobe Suite, Davinci Resolve, and Final Cut, allows me to transform concepts into visually compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, I strive to combine aesthetics with functionality to create designs that not only captivate but also communicate effectively.
Education
University of The Bahamas
Bachelor of Arts in Music; Bachelor of Arts Media Journalism | Expected Graduation Spring 2025
Dean’s List Recipient
Leadership Roles: Former Senator, School of Communication and Creative Arts
Professional Experience
Publicity Chair
National Society of Leadership and Success, University of The Bahamas | October 2024 – Present
Developed and executed campus-wide visibility campaigns, including leader profiles and newsletters.
Organized events and fostered engagement through creative outreach initiatives.
Creative Director/Host
UB Athletics Department (Work Study) | September 2024 – Present
Managed branding and promotional activities for athletic teams and Blu the Mingo mascot.
Designed the “Blu: Behind the Mask” campaign to enhance community engagement.
Public Relations Director
Roots Junkanoo Group (2014 – 2023)
Coordinated media campaigns to elevate public visibility and celebrate cultural heritage.
Peer Tutor
Student-Led Design Workshop | Fall 2024
Taught peers about multimedia design principles, focusing on InDesign and Scribus.
Led collaborative projects, including student newspaper layouts.
Assistant Director & Trumpet Instructor
Bahamas United Band | Ongoing
Designed standard assessment tools for brass musicians.
Tailored individual learning plans to address student weaknesses and strengthen technique.
Skills
Multimedia Design: Adobe Suite, Inkscape, Scribus, GIMP
Music Education: Theory, Composition, Brass & Woodwind Instruments
Journalism: Writing, Editing, Voiceover
Leadership: Event Planning, Public Speaking
Communication: Public Relations, Campaign Development
Technical: Audio Editing, Videography, Photography
Projects
Literary Journalism Project on Homelessness: Explored systemic challenges in The Bahamas through visual storytelling.
“Bluprint” Development: Launched and managed a multimedia platform to amplify student voices in 2021; Collaborated on market analysis and framework for BluPrint relaunch in 2024.
References
Available upon request.