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EDUCATION BFA: Studio Art Summa Cum Laude University of Georgia, 2009
AS: Multimedia Graphic Design Tallahassee Community College, 2004
SKILLS
Software Proficiency:
- Adobe Creative Suite CS4
- Microsoft Office
- PC or Mac OS
- Able to learn new software quickly
Creative Abilities:
- Drawing / Painting
- Video Editing
- Character & Creature Design
- Creative Writing / Copy Editing
- Graphic Design / Layout
- Digital Prepress
- HTML
Partial Client List:
- Darkhorse Industries
- Atlanta Design & Graphics
- Diving Dragon Games
- Catalyst Game Labs
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Artist, Don's Silkscreen & Trophy (Athens, GA) June 2010-Present
- In-house designer/production artist for all client projects, including T-shirts, vinyl signs, plaques, trophies, and other awards.
- Responsible for running the shop full time, consulting with customers to meet weekly deadlines, and handling payment.
Art Director, Diving Dragon Games (Athens, GA) March 2008-Present
- Handled visual production and management of artists for the Geek Fight! customizable card game.
- Illustrated 26 cards across multiple card sets.
- Designed card layouts, as well as product packaging and the company Web site.
Graphics Manager, High Performing Systems, Inc. (Watkinsville, GA) May 2004–January 2007
- Responsibilities included designing training manuals and materials (name tags, notebooks, posters, T-shirts), as well as marketing materials (brochures, fliers, postcards).
- Synchronized with multiple staff members on a regular basis to ensure that deadlines were always met.
Freelance Web Designer/Developer, (Tallahassee, FL) 2000–2003
- Handled numerous clients, from entertainment-oriented sites to small businesses.
- Tasks ranged from full layout design to copywriting and staff management.
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