Objective
To work with a progressive company where my educational experience and my abilities in illustration, graphic design, web design and computer media applications will be effectively utilized.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Macromedia Flash
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Graphic Production Artist & Illustrator, Freelance Atlanta 10/06-current
Responsible for print layout, prepress and production of print advertisements. Created digital illustrations for major local retail company.
Graphic Production Artist, Ambrosi Atlanta 2/05-10/06
Responsible for print layout, prepress and production. Ensured that files were properly prepared for printer. Clients included The Home Depot, Dillards, and Walmart.
Graphic & Web Designer, Leading Edge Promotions 4/02-8/04
Responsible for web interface design and production of various B2B websites for the tennis, bowling & golf industries. Designed various marketing promotional elements including posters, brochures, banners, game cards, and standees (free standing 6’ promotional cut-outs). Produced promotional illustrations and banner web animations for tennis, golf & bowling promotions.
Graphic & Web Designer, Schroder Publishing 8/99-1/02
Created over eight monthly features, site navigation, animation, and updating of graphics for two websites.
Responsible for creative and accurate design and layout of print advertisements in a timely manner. Also responsible for designing company logos, real estate ads, and retouching photos for accurate print quality.
Freelance Illustrator, Bentley House Fine Art Publishers 11/97-currently
Illustrated several nationally published posters, & book covers for commercial art market
Graphic Designer, Saint Joseph’s Health Systems 11/98-8/99
Responsible for communicating closely with Art Directors, and Marketing Executives for all advertising needs of various departments at Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Created various layouts for brochures, mailer’s, posters, and catalogs. Designed t-shirts for corporate clients
Freelance Illustrator, Regency Fine Art 8/96-10-98
Created numerous illustrations for commercial art market.
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Computer Graphics & Art Education 8/97-5/99
Maryland Institute College of Art, Mobility Student 8/92-12/92
Atlanta College of Art Graduate, Computer Graphics 9/90-5/94
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Illustration Featured in Publication, Atlanta Intown Studio Cover, 2004
Official Artist (Illustration), Cow Parade Atlanta, 2003
Cover Art Published, Stepping Out (Avalon Publishing), 2000
Logo Competition Winner, Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts, 2000
Article About My Artwork, Art Tends Magazine, February Edition 1999
Mentor & Art Instructor, Nexus Contemporary Art Center, 1994
First Place Award, Atlanta College of Art Juried Student Exhibition, 1993
Deans List, Atlanta College of Art, 1990-92
