Resume

2018 Freelance Illustrator | Comic Artist

Dark Horse Comics | Portland, Oregon

• Guest illustrator/comic artist on pinup art for issue #6 of Eisner

  Award-winning comic “Black Hammer: Age of Doom”.

2014 to 2019 Identity & Graphic Designer

Mount Paran Church | Atlanta, GA

• Oversee entire re-branding process to ensure implementation across all areas: web, print, campus signage, promotion, and all other branding collateral/platforms.

• Assisted in training other designers in Adobe CC and mentoring program.

• Worked with web, live production, and others on the creative team to accomplish consistency and brand identity.

• Prioritize workload and meet deadlines given for multiple projects at a time with multiple departments within the church.

2013 to 2014 Identity & Graphic Designer

Logos Atlanta | Hoschton, GA

Create print design, digital artwork, graphics for web layout, mobile app skins, logo design, and various campaigns for corporate and ministry organizations.

• Communicate with client and creative team to develop design strategy, visual concepts for branding and effective marketing campaigns.

• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selecting style and size of type, and arranging layouts based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and aesthetic design concepts.

• Thoroughly review preliminary and final proofs for errors/corrections throughout rounds of revisions with client.

• Prioritize workload and meet deadlines, while maintaining meticulous file storage and organization.

2013 to present        Freelance Branding & Graphic Designer 

• Create and present concepts for print projects, digital marketing, and presentations to capture client’s vision in a timely and friendly fashion.

• Produce creative designs for logos/branding, title graphics, social media skins and layout, direct mail and custom printed collateral. 

• Responsible for coordination, design and production of a variety of graphics, products, and services for both print and digital marketing.

• Prepare and estimate costs, coordinated graphic production and reproduction by service bureaus.

• Thoroughly review preliminary and final proofs for errors making necessary corrections, throughout rounds of revisions with client.

• Meticulous attention to detail in design operations, trouble-shooting operations, and organization of files and client libraries.

2011 to 2013 Operating Room Assistant | Gainesville, GA

  North East Georgia Medical Center

• Transports blood, platelets, and cultures to and from Labs.

• Works with nurses and doctors in a high stress situation to accomplish goals.

• Assist with any needs of the doctor or nurses during surgery.

• Transports patients to and from surgery.

2000-2017 Guitarist | Song-Writer | Vocals | Musician

• Interscope Records: Cloudten (band)

• Original Signal/Universal: The Modern Society (band)

• Church Worship Guitarist

Ability to create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.

• Strong freehand illustration experience.

• Creative, innovative, detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

• Passionate for design, branding, illustration, and innovative concepts.

• An active and committed team player also capable of working independently with minimal direction.

• Positive, results-oriented attitude toward challenges and result oriented. 

• Creative problem solver.

Proficient In:

• Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Reader, Sketch

• Freehand artist (pen & ink, nib, brush inking, paint, tablet)

• Branding

• Typography

• Editorial Design

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh - Online