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Education
2005: Master of Arts, Business; Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2001: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
1999: Associate in Arts; Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Qualifications
Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, and Quark Xpress. Some knowledge of HTML. Strong aptitude in illustrating and conceptualizing ideas on paper and with the computer to meet the needs of the client. Well-organized, with attention to detail. Self-motivated and disciplined to meet deadlines. And works well in team environment to accomplish goals.
Graphic Design Clients
2008: University of Notre Dame North Florida Club; Dr. Lenard C. Bowie, DMA (author); Rhonda Bristol Art
2007-2008: City of Jacksonville, Florida (Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum)
2006: South Central Girls Softball League;Wil - Gil LLC; Digital Mouse Designs; Haugabrook Family Reunion
2005: Shuwb Rug Service; Kentucky Adoption Services
Work experience
Present: Graphic Artist/ Assistant Web Designer
Designs professional and conceptual logos for clients. Creates original promotional art for both print and web production. Graphic artist works with the web designer and the client during the design process and web site production. Other duties include client web site maintenence, web page design, and image editing.
2002-2005: Freelance Artist
Constructed conceptual art for gallery presentations and custom paintings for clients. Two major commissions included portraits of National Football League wide receivers Rod Gardner (Washington Redskins, 2002) and Dez White (Chicago Bears, 2002).
2001-2002: Illustrator
Creatively and efficiently worked with Impact Press magazine in the illustration for the back cover of their April/May issue. Promptly arranged layout designs, and finished art for editor and graphic designer in a timely manner. Proficient in using traditional and technical methods for artwork such as pen and ink, acrylics, and digital imaging programs including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop and Painter Classic.
1998-1999: FCCJ Fine Arts Talent Grant
Participated as an enthusiastic team player in arranging wall spaces for large paintings, 3D designs, and varieties of cast sculptures. Actively and efficiently assisted instructors during and after classes. Diligently accomplished requirements from professors for the talent grant.
Awards received
2001: University of North Florida Graduating Senior Show Purchase Award
2000: Florida Community College at Jacksonville 3D Design Excellence Award
Memberships
St. Augustine Art Association
Webster University Alumni Association
Jacksonville Consortium of African - American Artists
University of North Florida Alumni Association
Solo Exhibits
2008: "First Impressions" at FCCJ Kent Campus Gallery, Jacksonville, FL
2007: Beaches Fine Art Series, Jacksonville Beach, FL
2006: "Dancers: Graceful Motion" at Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, FL
2004: "Street Scenes Collection" and "The Seasons" at the Modis Building, Jacksonville, FL
Presentations
2008: San Jose Elementary, Jacksonville, FL; FCCJ North Campus Gallery
2007: Black Expo 2007, Jacksonville, FL; St. Augustine Art Association, FL; Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Jacksonville, FL; First Coast African - American Chamber of Commerce, Jacksonville, FL
2006: St. Augustine Art Association, FL; San Marco Gallery and Gifts, St. Augustine, FL
2003 - 2005: Annual Members Exhibition at The Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL
2003 - Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts Summer Show
2001 - 2007: Annual Through Our Eyes exhibit at Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, Jacksonville, FL.
2000: University of North Florida Graduating Senior Show, Jacksonville, FL
1999: FCCJ South Campus Student Holiday Exhibit
References upon request.
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