jbydesign1


Objective:		A rewarding position in graphic design/desktop publishing with a progressive organization offering opportunities for professional growth, creative challenge and a long-term relationship.

Skills:		Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, InDesign CS, Go Live, Microsoft Word, Excel, Quark, Pagemaker, Power Point, Acrobat; Macintosh and PC.

Experience:
Nov. 2006 - Nov. 2007		Graphic Artist/Administrative Assistant; VEXTEC Corp., Brentwood, TN Editing and formating of proposals, presentations and research reports to various clients, including the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. These reports included the production of highly technical graphics, charts and illustrations. Also handled correspondence, scheduling and tracking of reports and proposal deadlines and filing patent information, as well as front desk receptionist duties.

1993 - Oct. 2006		Graphic Artist; Blevins, Inc., Nashville, TN. All printed catalogs, advertising and collateral pieces from conception to production for corporate office and eleven branches, as well as updating company website and trade show booth. Handled the administration of customer/employee incentive program for six years.

1993 - Oct. 2006		Editorial Director; Tom Jackson & Associates Inc., Nashville, TN Total coordination of five publications, from their proposal to production and distribution, including drafting budgets and production timelines, client consultation and advertising traffic. Duties also included public relations and event management for the company's largest national client, the American Bus Association. Twice named Employee of the Quarter.

1991 - 1993		Medical Records Clerk; St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN Compilation and analysis of medical records and the timely release of information to hospital personnel.

1985 - 1991		Creative Consultant; H.R. Burch Inc., Huntsville, AL Advertising graphics, POP displays and signage for family-owned corporation operating three furniture stores.

1979 - 1981		Art Page; Chatham County Public Library System, Savannah, GA Worked unsupervised to conceive and produce signage, brochures and display materials for the entire county library system.

Education:
1981 - 1985		Agnes Scott College; Decatur, GA BA in English and Fine Art; Honor Scholar

1981		Calvary Baptist High School; Savannah, GA Graduated with Honors

Salary requirements, references and digital portfolio upon request.