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An accomplished Graphic Designer with over 11 years of experience in Advertising Design, Graphic Design, Digital Imaging, Customer Relations, and two years in Web Design.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 Associate Degree in Graphic Design (2009)
 11 Years of Experience in Graphic Design
 2 Years in Web Design
 Excellent Creative Skills
 Expert in Industry Standard Software
 Proficient in both MAC and PC Environments
 Knowledge of HTML and CSS, Basis AS3
 Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills Read Less

 Feb 2012 – Present, DigitalMouth Advertising, Charlotte, NC
Designing Digital Advertisements for various businesses; both local and national.

Responsibilities:
-Design ads according to specifications of the advertiser
-Create digital ads for Facebook and other social media outlets

Environment: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat

 May 2010 – Present Self Employed, Salisbury, NC
Currently Freelancing for various Synagogues and Churches in the area creating websites and other promotional materials.

Responsibilities:
-Logo and Branding
-Website Design from Concept to Finish
-Design Posters
-Design Business Cards
-Design Pamphlets/Booklets; Layout
-Design Signage
-Advertising (Web and Print)
-Design Banners
-Design Bar/Bat Mitzvah Promotions
-Prepress Production

Clients:
-Beit Shofarot Messianic Synagogue
-Galilee of the Nations Recording Company
-Messianic Singer Ted Pearce
-Messianic Singer Paul Wilbur
-Messianic Singer Marty Goetz
-Messianic Singer Greg Silverman
-Messianic Singer Joshua Aaron
-Messianic Singer Joel Chernoff
-Messianic Singer Sue Samuel
-Messianic Group Zemer Levav
-Messianic Group Mishkanim
-Jewish Roots Teacher Bill Cloud
-Jewish Roots Teacher Eddie Chumney

(Websites Created - www.BeitShofarot.org and www.BeitShofarot.com)

Environment: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign

Project 2: Designing Website and Newsletter Template for Singing Artist Greg Silverman

Responsibilities:
-Design Website
-Code Website
-Maintain Website
-Create Newsletter Template

Environment: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign

Project 3: Messianic Jewish Pocket Calendars
Create Jewish Messianic Pocket Calendars with Jewish Messianic themes.

Responsibilities:
-Art Director
-Create original images
-Digital Imaging
-Layout Design from concept to finish
-Prepare files for print
-Prepress

Environment: CS4/CS5 Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator

Project 4: Weddings
Create various wedding invitations, programs, note cards, place cards, etching designs, napkins,
Thank You cards, etc. that cater to Jewish couples; although, I do design for Christian couples as well.

Responsibilities
-Create custom designs from concept to finish
-Digital Imaging
-Prepare files for print
-Prepress Preparation
-Send out Proofs for final approval

 April 2010 – July 2010, Signs Fast, Concord, NC
Signs Fast is sign shop located in Concord, NC. Created a coupon booklet.

Responsibilities:
-Art Direction
-Layout pages
-Pantone color selection
-Ad placement according to cost
-Resizing logos and artwork
-Prepare files for print

Environment: InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator


 Feb 2010– April 2010, XProductions Recording Company, New York, NY
XProductions Company produces albums for Hip-Hop/Urban/R&B recording artists; including Timbaland, Beyonce, and Jayzee

Responsibilities:
-Design album cover for ‘Out Da Basement’ featuring Timbaland and Jayzee
-Produced Logo for ‘XProductions’
-Created Web Icons for upload to iTunes

 March 2010-May 2010, Jaunty1, Boulder Colorado
Jaunty1 is an apparel company specializing in T-Shirts that targets five different markets; Classic Art, Abstract, Music, Urban/Hip-Hop, and Gothic.

Responsibilities:
-Art Direction
-Design various designs targeted towards the market above
-Critique and approve artwork from other designers before they went to production
-Teach others how to use Illustrator in order to separate the layers for T-shirt printing

Environment: Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat

 February 2010 – August 2010, Just 4 Paws, Angier, NC
Just 4 Paws is a pet parlor specializing in grooming and pet massages.

Responsibilities:
-Created Branding Package; including logo, business cards, and window signage
-Digital Manipulation of company image
-Spot color separation in Photoshop
-Separate colors for print in Illustrator
-Prepare files for professional printing

Environment: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat

 November 2009 – February 2010, Jamz Advertising, Concord, NC
Jamz Advertising produced menus and table tops for local restaurants in exchange for ad placement from local advertisers.

Responsibilities:
-Art Direction
-Design Restaurant Menu’s From Concept to Final Production
-Design Table Tops for Ad Placement
-Design Table Top Ads
-Design the Advertisements for Menus
-Layout
-Logo Design
-Image Manipulation (Changing hair color, adding/taking away elements, alternate backgrounds, etc.)
-Sign Contracts/Negotiations with Advertisers
-Sign Contracts with Restaurant owners
-Send out Invoices

Environment: Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat,

 January 2008 – November 2009, Menu Graphics, Mt. Ulla, NC
Menu Graphics produces Restaurant Menu’s for local restaurants in exchange for ad placement from local advertisers.

Responsibilities:
-Art Direction
-Design Restaurant Menu’s From Concept to Final Production
-Design the Advertisements for Menus
-Layout
-Image Manipulation (Changing hair color, adding/taking away elements, alternate backgrounds, etc.)
Environment: Corel Draw and MS Publisher

 January 2003 – 2008, MMA Advertising, Mocksville, NC
MMA produced Restaurant Menu’s, placemats, and score sheets for local restaurants and bowling alleys in exchange for ad placement from local advertisers.

Responsibility
-Art Direction
-Design Restaurant Menu’s From Concept to Final Production
-Design the Advertisements for Menus
-Layout
-Image Manipulation (Changing hair color, adding/taking away elements, alternate backgrounds, etc.)

Environment: MS Publisher Read Less

• Graphic/Web Design
• Advertising Design
• Digital Manipulation
• Illustration
• Digital Illustration
• Packaging Design
• Fine Art
• Excellent Written & Oral
Communication Skills

TECH/SOFTWARE
• HTML/CSS
Basic Actionscript

• ADOBE CS6
Photoshop
InDesign
Acrobat
Illustrator
Dreamweaver - Basic
Flash - Basic

• CORELDRAW 12

• MSOFFICE SUITE PROFESSIONAL EDITION 2007
MSWord
Publisher
Outlook
Excel
PowerPoint

• WORD PERFECT Read Less