Education:
Bachelor of Science in Technology Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
Major: Visual Communication Technology
Associate of Applied Science Owens State Community College
Perrysburg, Ohio
Major: Commercial Art Technology
Technical Proficiency:
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop ⋅ Illustrator ⋅ InDesign ⋅ Dreamweaver ⋅ Flash ⋅ Bridge
Mac / Windows
QuarkXPress ⋅ Cinema 4D ⋅ Final Cut Pro ⋅ Artios CAD ⋅ WordPress ⋅ HTML ⋅ CSS ⋅ PHP ⋅ Magento ⋅ PowerPoint ⋅ Word ⋅ Excel
Other Skills
Digital Photography ⋅ Vector Graphics ⋅ Typography ⋅ 2D Design ⋅ Color Theory ⋅ Graphics Fundamentals ⋅ Digital Design ⋅ Production and Printing Techniques ⋅ Screening Printing ⋅ Electronic Page Layout ⋅ Digital Imaging
Portfolio:
Experience:
Mid Level Graphic Designer – Ripple Junction
(May 2017 – December 2021) 6183 Centre Park Dr, West Chester Township, Ohio 45069 www.ripplejunction.com
Art Director: Victoria Zic, Vic@ripplejunction.net Supervisor: Justin McCormick Justin@ripplejunction.net
⋅Create unique designs and layouts for pop culture merchandise including:
T-shirts, Hoodies & Sweats, Web Graphics, Buttons & Enamel Pins, Hats, Socks, Boxers, Bags & Totes, Lanyards, and Packaging.
⋅Work with supervisor and art director on presentations for retailers.
⋅Work with sales associates on retailer and licenser requests.
Graphic Designer – The Image Group
(June 2014 – March 2016) 1255 Corporate Dr, Holland, Ohio 43528 www.theimagegroup.net. Art Director: Amy Thomas, 419-215-6920
⋅Create designs and layouts for silk screens, embroidery and engravings for numerous products.
⋅Print film for silk screens for screen printing and prepare them for production.
⋅Work with sales reps to design, and produce products for clientele.
⋅Edit images of products, and use Magneto for e-commerce.
⋅Create illustrations for packaging and new products.
Graphic Design Intern – FJ Westcott
(August 2011 – December 2011) 1425 Holland Rd, Resume 2022, Ohio 43537 www.fjwestcott.com. Art Director: Ben Marckle, 419-705-3811
⋅Edit images and photographs for company catalogs and websites.
⋅Create illustrations for packaging and new products.
⋅Create page layouts for posters, flyers, dealer enlighteners, and packaging labels.
⋅Create icons for company websites and catalogs.
⋅Create composites for scenic backgrounds.
⋅Design logos and backdrops.
⋅Responsible for selecting elements of design such as stock images, illustrations, vectors, textures, fonts, sizing, resolutions, colors.
Web Designer – Rodriguez Remodeling and Construction
(2008 – Present) 3236 Zone Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43617 www.rodriguezremodelingco.com. Daniel Rodriguez, 419-843-7692
⋅Consult with owner on design, colors, layout, fonts, and content.
⋅Obtain domain name through hosting service.
⋅Develop working website design with HTML, CSS, and PHP.
⋅Obtain approval of design elements, layout, and navigation.
⋅Launch and maintain website.