RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
I am a visual artist. Graphic design is my passion and I want to utilize my skills to do what I love. My ideal career will push me to do my absolute best and allow me to continue to grow in my skill set and as a person.
Software
ADOBE INDESIGN
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
MICROSOFT SUITE
Work​
experience​
Advertising Production Artist
The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
January 2016 - August 2016
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Collaborated with Advertising Coordinators, CAC’s and Copywriters to build advertising pages in InDesign
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Used text templates to pull photography and text together and finesse designs
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Ensured accuracy of materials and that they were within the Home Depot's brand guidelines.
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Graphics/Print Production
Minuteman Press of Buckhead / Norcross, GA
March 2014 - December 2015
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Assist clients with creating concepts and designs for marketing materials such as business cards, letterhead, flyers, etc.
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Specialize in print production duties, including measuring, scoring and folding, color correction, and trimming to final size.
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Handle monetary transactions between the business and clients.
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Opens and closes print shop as a keyholder.
Visuals Associate
Club Monaco, Chicago, IL/Novi, MI & Atlanta, GA
February 2012 - June 2014
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Worked overnight shifts once a month to visually alter the store's interior with handmade art projects
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​Organized and cleaned stockroom area to ensure accurate inventory.
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Maintained a neat sales floor so customers could easily find styles and sizes.
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Processed incoming shipment of clothing and accessories.
Graphic Design Intern
City Talk Magazine/Style in the City
June 2013 - September 2013
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​Created page layouts for articles and spreads within the magazine.
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Created artwork for promotional flyers used for print and web purposes.
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Edited photos to place logos and wording on T-Shirts via Photoshop.
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Handled photography for articles and interviews.
Skills
LAYOUT DESIGN
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Business Cards
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Flyers
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Brochures
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Booklets
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Etc.
LOGO DESIGN
COLOR CORRECTION
VARIABLE DATA PRINT
Education
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
August 2011 - December 2013
Chicago, IL
Degree - Bachelor of Arts
Major - Art & Design
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
August 2009 - May 2011
Tallahassee, FL
Major - Graphic Design