NATHAN CARSON

303-***-****

acod9l@r.postjobfree.com

Portfolio: nathancarson.tumblr.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in graphic design from Colorado Mesa University, 2008

PROFICIENCIES

? Adobe Illustrator

? Adobe Photoshop

? Adobe InDesign

? Drawing and painting with digital and traditional media

? Writing

EXPERIENCE

VILLAGER PUBLISHING GROUP 2007 - 2010

Production artist for 7 newspapers. Began in ad design and layout. Was eventually put in

charge of 3 newspapers, responsible for personnel, copy, images and advertising. Made sure

everything went to press on time and without errors. Was awarded 1st place for a special

spread by the Colorado Newspaper Association and 2nd place by the National Newspaper

Association.

GLOBAL ELEMENTS 2010 - 2012

Lead designer for a design firm and print shop. Worked with a team of artists in charge of

branding myriad companies. Created everything from trade show booths, to billboards and

web sites. Learned pre-press for digital and offset machines.

COBB MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 2012 - PRESENT

Lead designer at a marketing firm. In charge of digital and print assets. Was promoted to

creative director and oversaw a team of designers. Managed millions of dollars worth of

accounts. Met with clients to plan strategies then made sure assets were delivered on time

and under budget.

EXTRACURRICULAR

VISITING ARTIST, DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 2010 - 2012

Taught drawing, animation, Photoshop, Illustrator and basic computer skills to students ranging

from grades 7 - 12.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY 2012 - 2015

Taught drawing, 2D design and digital painting to college students.

REFERENCES

MIRANDA ASHMAN 970-***-****

Creative Director at COBB Marketing and Associates

ELIZABETH DENTON-HALE 303-***-****

Senior editor at Villager Publishing Group

SUZIE GARNER 970-***-****

Art Department Head at Colorado Mesa University

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