Education:
The Art Institute Tennessee–Nashville (Dec 2010)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Tennessee State University (May 2005)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Information Systems
Summary of Qualifications:
Seven years of experience in the graphic design industry. Strong analytical, creative problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Can design for both print and Web formats.
Work Experience:
redpepper (2010–Present), Intern Nashville, TN
Currently working as a graphic design intern designing and updating print and web layouts for clients and internal promotions. Items include magazine and publication ads, billboards, business cards, yard signs, brochures, posters, booklets, and e-newsletters. Assisted on professional video shoots for Kirkland’s Home Decor Christmas Campaign and participated in CreateAthon, a 36-hour non-stop agency blitz to create pro-bono campaigns for local and Atlanta non-profit organizations.
Freelance (2003 – Present) Nashville, TN
Developed and designed creative solutions for organizations, companies, and individuals. Consisting of, but not restricted to logos, stationary packages, brochures, posters, campaign ads, flyers, copywriting and websites. Clients: International Black Film Festival 2008, Tya Pace – Hair Stylist, All the Kings Men, and Brances Sweets.
AITN Work Study (2009 – Present), Assistant Gallery Curator &Graphic designer Nashville, TN
Worked with various department Chairs and instructors to create professional, eye-catching displays of student work. Also developed signage, brochures, catalogs, t-shirts, and posters.
Level One Grafx (2006 – 2010), Creative Director Nashville, TN
Engaged the target audience through the design of mixed media projects. Items include websites (html, CSS, PHP, and Flash), email blasts, postcards and exhibit booths. Skills used on projects range from photography to copywriting, as well as project management. Clients: NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy), MTZ Debt Free Campaign, PAOwer Team Consulting, and Barbers Express.
Deloitte and Touche (2001 – 2009), Operations Engineer Hermitage, TN
Worked with a variety of teams in project planning, implementation, testing, and support for applications and server environments. Trained users on best practices for applications and server environment usage.
Recognition:
ADDY 2010 (3 Silver Local, 1 Gold and 1 Silver, District)
AITN Juried Show 2010
ADDY 2009 (1 Silver Local)
President’s and Dean’s Honor Roll (2008 – 2010)
Roles:
AITN student Ambassador (2008 – 2010)
Frist College Advisory Committee (2009 – 2011)
Student Concerns Committee chair, Graphic Design Club (2009 – 2010)
AITN Summer Studio Teacher’s Assistant (2009 & 2010)
Member of Mount Zion Marketing Team (graphic designer & photographer)
Skills:
Technical
Experience with both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient in HTML & CSS, working knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, and ActionScript.
Other
Hands on experience with book binding, cutting, mounting, matting and linoleum cutting.
