diff --git a/.github/workflows/resume.yml b/.github/workflows/resume.yml
index b58871a..834536b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/resume.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/resume.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,9 @@ jobs:
               uses: actions/checkout@v4
             - name: Run resume generation script
               run: |
-                  python3 example.py
+                  cd ./src/
+                  python3 -m resume.builder ../example.py -o ../assets
+                  cd ../
             - name: Check for resume changes
               id: check_updates
               run: |
diff --git a/example.py b/example.py
index 73cd80f..8dbfa8e 100755
--- a/example.py
+++ b/example.py
@@ -1,121 +1,115 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+from src.resume.components import *
 
 
-from src.resume import *
-
-
-# TODO: edit author object as required
-me: Author = Author(
-    name="Sheikh Saad Abdullah",
-    address=Address("2060 Quingate Place", "B3L 4P7"),
-    phone="+1 (902) 818-0048",
-    email="sheikh@cybar.dev",
-    website="www.cybar.dev",
-    social="cybardev",
-    skills=[
-        Skill(
-            name="Skills",
-            attributes=[
-                "Python",
-                "HTML",
-                "CSS",
-                "Bootstrap",
-                "JavaScript",
-                "jQuery",
-                "ReactJS",
-                "NodeJS",
-                "ExpressJS",
-                "MongoDB",
-                "Java",
-                "C/C++",
-                "Git",
-            ],
-        ),
-        Skill(
-            name="Interests",
-            attributes=[
-                "Linux",
-                "Open-source",
-                "Shell Scripting",
-                "Automation",
-                "Cloud",
-                "Front-end Web Development",
-                "Data Analytics",
-            ],
-        ),
-    ],
-    experiences=[
-        Experience(
-            name="ReelData AI",
-            address="Halifax, Nova Scotia",
-            role="Junior Software Developer",
-            start="Sept 2023",
-            end="Dec 2023",
-            attributes=[
-                "Collaborated with a dynamic Agile team on ReelAppetite, a key product, demonstrating strong teamwork and interpersonal skills",
-                "Successfully integrated into a large existing codebase, showcasing adaptability and quick learning",
-                "Implemented features using test-driven development and containerization, contributing to the software’s robustness",
-                "Experienced the deployment of code to production, highlighting practical application and impact of contributions",
-            ],
-        ),
-        Experience(
-            name="Sensor Technology LTD (COVE)",
-            address="Dartmouth, Nova Scotia",
-            role="Research Intern",
-            start="May 2023",
-            end="Aug 2023",
-            attributes=[
-                "Configured Raspberry Pi SBCs with OpenPlotter Marine OS for the purpose of developing and testing the Acoustic Projector Control and Logging System",
-                "Developed Python script for generation and playback of audio files from given wavelength and duration",
-                "Implemented module to connect to private Signal K server and utilize its API to effectively retrieve sensor data",
-                "Created a script for logging data from sensors, consuming it via API calls, and storing it in an SQLite database",
-            ],
-        ),
-    ],
-    projects=[
-        Project(
-            name="Cy | Pass - Secure Password Generator",
-            address="https://pypi.org/project/cybarpass",
-            role="Software Developer",
-            start="Apr 2022",
-            end="Apr 2023",
-            attributes=[
-                "Modularized code by splitting up project into multiple scripts and using proper object-oriented techniques to ensure separation of concerns",
-                "Designed and implemented simple and elegant tkinter GUI and robust CLI for convenience and ease of access",
-                "Packaged and published project to Python Package Index (PyPI), making it easy and convenient for users to install",
-                "Created companion tool [CheckPass](https://checkpass.cybar.dev) to allow users to test the security of generated passphrase",
-            ],
-        ),
-        Project(
-            name="Cy | Search - Search Engine Frontend",
-            address="https://search.cybar.dev",
-            role="Full-stack Developer",
-            start="Jan 2022",
-            end="Apr 2022",
-            attributes=[
-                "Designed a search engine frontend that uses NodeJS functions to request and fetch search results from a public API",
-                "Successfully displayed the fetched results in a clear and concise format",
-                "Secured the API key by encrypting it as a repository secret and using code obfuscation techniques",
-                "Implemented progressive web app functionality to allow users to install it as an app",
+def main():
+    # TODO: edit author object as required
+    return Author(
+        name="Sheikh Saad Abdullah",
+        address=Address("2060 Quingate Place", "B3L 4P7"),
+        phone="+1 (902) 818-0048",
+        email="sheikh@cybar.dev",
+        website="www.cybar.dev",
+        social="cybardev",
+        skills=[
+            Skill(
+                name="Skills",
+                attributes=[
+                    "Python",
+                    "HTML",
+                    "CSS",
+                    "Bootstrap",
+                    "JavaScript",
+                    "jQuery",
+                    "ReactJS",
+                    "NodeJS",
+                    "ExpressJS",
+                    "MongoDB",
+                    "Java",
+                    "C/C++",
+                    "Git",
+                ],
+            ),
+            Skill(
+                name="Interests",
+                attributes=[
+                    "Linux",
+                    "Open-source",
+                    "Shell Scripting",
+                    "Automation",
+                    "Cloud",
+                    "Front-end Web Development",
+                    "Data Analytics",
+                ],
+            ),
+        ],
+        experiences=[
+            Experience(
+                name="ReelData AI",
+                address="Halifax, Nova Scotia",
+                role="Junior Software Developer",
+                start="Sept 2023",
+                end="Dec 2023",
+                attributes=[
+                    "Collaborated with a dynamic Agile team on ReelAppetite, a key product, demonstrating strong teamwork and interpersonal skills",
+                    "Successfully integrated into a large existing codebase, showcasing adaptability and quick learning",
+                    "Implemented features using test-driven development and containerization, contributing to the software’s robustness",
+                    "Experienced the deployment of code to production, highlighting practical application and impact of contributions",
+                ],
+            ),
+            Experience(
+                name="Sensor Technology LTD (COVE)",
+                address="Dartmouth, Nova Scotia",
+                role="Research Intern",
+                start="May 2023",
+                end="Aug 2023",
+                attributes=[
+                    "Configured Raspberry Pi SBCs with OpenPlotter Marine OS for the purpose of developing and testing the Acoustic Projector Control and Logging System",
+                    "Developed Python script for generation and playback of audio files from given wavelength and duration",
+                    "Implemented module to connect to private Signal K server and utilize its API to effectively retrieve sensor data",
+                    "Created a script for logging data from sensors, consuming it via API calls, and storing it in an SQLite database",
+                ],
+            ),
+        ],
+        projects=[
+            Project(
+                name="Cy | Pass - Secure Password Generator",
+                address="https://pypi.org/project/cybarpass",
+                role="Software Developer",
+                start="Apr 2022",
+                end="Apr 2023",
+                attributes=[
+                    "Modularized code by splitting up project into multiple scripts and using proper object-oriented techniques to ensure separation of concerns",
+                    "Designed and implemented simple and elegant tkinter GUI and robust CLI for convenience and ease of access",
+                    "Packaged and published project to Python Package Index (PyPI), making it easy and convenient for users to install",
+                    "Created companion tool [CheckPass](https://checkpass.cybar.dev) to allow users to test the security of generated passphrase",
+                ],
+            ),
+            Project(
+                name="Cy | Search - Search Engine Frontend",
+                address="https://search.cybar.dev",
+                role="Full-stack Developer",
+                start="Jan 2022",
+                end="Apr 2022",
+                attributes=[
+                    "Designed a search engine frontend that uses NodeJS functions to request and fetch search results from a public API",
+                    "Successfully displayed the fetched results in a clear and concise format",
+                    "Secured the API key by encrypting it as a repository secret and using code obfuscation techniques",
+                    "Implemented progressive web app functionality to allow users to install it as an app",
+                ],
+            ),
+        ],
+        education=Education(
+            school="Saint Mary's University",
+            location="Halifax, Nova Scotia",
+            program="Bachelor of Science",
+            major="Computing Science",
+            start="Sep 2020",
+            end="Dec 2024",
+            courses=[
+                "Artificial Intelligence",
+                "Data Structures and Algorithms",
+                "Software Engineering",
+                "Systems Security",
             ],
         ),
-    ],
-    education=Education(
-        school="Saint Mary's University",
-        location="Halifax, Nova Scotia",
-        program="Bachelor of Science",
-        major="Computing Science",
-        start="Sep 2020",
-        end="Dec 2024",
-        courses=[
-            "Artificial Intelligence",
-            "Data Structures and Algorithms",
-            "Software Engineering",
-            "Systems Security",
-        ],
-    ),
-)
-
-
-if __name__ == "__main__":
-    generate_resume(me, "./assets/")
+    )
diff --git a/src/resume/__init__.py b/src/resume/__init__.py
index 28fdfa3..62eff45 100644
--- a/src/resume/__init__.py
+++ b/src/resume/__init__.py
@@ -2,13 +2,3 @@
 
 # metadata
 __version__ = "1.0.0"
-
-# import everything needed for a resume
-from .components.address import Address
-from .components.author import Author
-from .components.education import Education
-from .components.experience import Experience
-from .components.project import Project
-from .components.resume import Resume
-from .components.skill import Skill
-from .utils import generate_resume, md_to_pdf
diff --git a/src/resume/__main__.py b/src/resume/__main__.py
deleted file mode 100644
index 9c66d31..0000000
--- a/src/resume/__main__.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
-
-import argparse
-import json
-
-from src.utils import generate_resume
-
-
-def main():
-    # TODO: read in Python resume file and output PDF and PNG
-    pass
-
-
-if __name__ == __main__:
-    main()
diff --git a/src/resume/builder/__init__.py b/src/resume/builder/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..143f486
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/resume/builder/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+# __init__.py
diff --git a/src/resume/builder/__main__.py b/src/resume/builder/__main__.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..8098ed2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/resume/builder/__main__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+
+import argparse
+import os
+import sys
+
+from importlib.machinery import SourceFileLoader
+from importlib.util import spec_from_loader, module_from_spec
+
+from ..components.resume import Resume
+from ..utils import generate_resume
+
+
+def main(args: argparse.Namespace):
+    full_path = os.path.abspath(args.resume)
+    filename = os.path.basename(full_path)
+    sys.path.append(os.path.dirname(full_path))
+
+    loader = SourceFileLoader(filename, full_path)
+    spec = spec_from_loader(filename, loader)
+    resume_info = module_from_spec(spec)
+    loader.exec_module(resume_info)
+
+    resume_obj = Resume(resume_info.main())
+    generate_resume(resume_obj, args.output)
+
+
+def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace:
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        prog="resume",
+        description="Generate a resume from a given python file",
+        allow_abbrev=False,
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "resume",
+        metavar="RESUME",
+        type=str,
+        help="path to the Python file containing the resume data",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-o",
+        "--output",
+        dest="output",
+        type=str,
+        help="path to the output directory",
+        default="./",
+    )
+    return parser.parse_args()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main(parse_args())
diff --git a/src/resume/components/__init__.py b/src/resume/components/__init__.py
index 143f486..0ec5834 100644
--- a/src/resume/components/__init__.py
+++ b/src/resume/components/__init__.py
@@ -1 +1,10 @@
 # __init__.py
+
+# import everything needed for a resume
+from .address import Address
+from .author import Author
+from .education import Education
+from .experience import Experience
+from .project import Project
+from .resume import Resume
+from .skill import Skill
diff --git a/src/resume/utils.py b/src/resume/utils.py
index 278d44a..d238b2a 100644
--- a/src/resume/utils.py
+++ b/src/resume/utils.py
@@ -58,9 +58,8 @@ def pdf_to_png(
     )
 
 
-def generate_resume(author, output_dir: str) -> Resume:
+def generate_resume(resume, output_dir: str):
     # generate resume and output to markdown file
-    resume: Resume = Resume(author)
     filename = (
         output_dir.rstrip("/")
         + "/"