Markdown to PDF Resume Generation Tool

A simple Python script that converts Markdown-formatted resume content into a resume PDF using ReportLab.

Features

• Easier resume modification
• Sections (##), subsections (###), bullet points (*), and horizontal rules (---)
• Header with name, contact info, and subtitle
• Styling with Times font family

Prerequisites

• Python
• ReportLab module

Installation

1. Type:

git clone <this_URL>.git

2. Install the required dependency:

pip install reportlab

Usage

1. Create your resume content in Markdown format. Save it as resume.md in the same directory as main.py. (CAUTION: The program is case sensitive)
2. Customize the header information in main.py:
   • Replace "Name LastName" with your actual name (line 15)
   • Update the contact info string with your phone, email, and website (line 19)
   • Modify the subtitle to something suitable for your professional direction (line 24)
3. Run the script:

python main.py

4. The generated PDF will be saved as resume.pdf in the same directory

IMPORTANT: Markdown Format Guidelines

Use the following Markdown elements for your resume:

• ## Section Title - Creates a main section header (e.g., ## Experience, ## Education)
• --- - Inserts a horizontal rule separator below the main section header (This is a common design choice for resumes)
• ### Subsection Title - Creates a subsection header within a section
• * Bullet point text - Creates a bullet point
• Regular text - Normal paragraph content

Example structure:

## EDUCATION
---
B.S. in Something at Somewhere University

## SKILLS
---

### Technical Skills
* TensorFlow/Keras
* Brain computer interface and upper limb prosthetics design
* Web development: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Svelte5, Supabase
* iOS development (Swift, SwiftUI/UIKit)
* Git, Docker

### Natural Language
* Native proficiency: French, English


## PROJECTS/EXTRACURRICULARS 
---

### Oct 2025 – Now | Co-founder, club name
* redacted bullet point
* redacted bullet point

### Oct 2025 – Now | Co-founder, club name
* redacted bullet point
* redacted bullet point

Troubleshooting

• Ensure your Markdown file is properly formatted and named correctly as resume.md
• Check that ReportLab is correctly installed
• Check that resume.md is in the same directory
• Sorry for the sloppy features, this was a personal utility script