Résumé
• WHAT I DO •
I make things look cool with a combination of genetic artistic ability, creative training, functional education, an attention to detail and a general knack for making cool things.
• WHERE I’VE DONE IT •
Graphic Designer
[Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Duluth, Georgia – 07.08 - Present]
Responsible for design and branding of over 20 Chamber programs and events. Designed logos, brochures, web sites, newsletters and annual report design and layout. Also designed graphics for magazine and newspaper advertisements, direct mail pieces, billboards, banners, e-vites, photography and power point presentations.
Graphic Designer
[BPM, Pensacola, Florida – 05.07 - 06.08]
Designed graphics for magazine and newspaper advertisements, direct mail, billboards, corporate collateral, banners, e-vites, logo design, photography and power point presentations. Interact with clients.
Graphic Designer
[Slick Creative, Freelance – 08.06 - Present]
Design logos, print advertising, and collateral for small business clients.
• HOW IT’S DONE •
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver), HTML, CSS, Fireworks, Flash, Javascript, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), Keynote, Photography, Typography, and Sound Editing.
• WHAT I’VE LEARNED •
Bachelor of Arts in communication arts/advertising
[University of West Florida Pensacola, Florida – 12.07]
Major in Advertising, Minor in Marketing Applications
Graduated Cum Laude – 3.65 GPA
University of West Florida AD CLUB, Secretary – 06 – 07
Associate of Arts
[Pensacola Junior College - Pensacola, Florida – 05.05]
General Studies
• HOW I’VE BEEN RECOGNIZED •
AAF – 4th district: Pensacola Bay Area Chapter
[2008 ADDY Awards]
BEST IN SHOW- Locklin Tech
GOLD (Mixed Media Campaign) – Pensacola Bay Area CoC: Branding Pensacola
AAF National Student Advertising Competition
[ UWF Advertising Hotshop - Creative Director]
2007 – Coca-Cola, AAF District 4-Best Research
2008 – AOL, AAF District 4-Best Creative
Dean’s List
[University of West Florida]
Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007, Fall 2007
[Pensacola Junior College]
Fall 2004, Spring 2005