The Plan

To obtain a position as a graphic designer that will allow me to use my artistic

abilities for the creation of print and web layouts as well as advertising and

promotional material while maintaining a good work ethic, positive represen-

tation of the company, and expanding my potential for professional growth.

Education

B.A. in Studio Art

Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA

Lloyd J. Parker II

Work Experience

Website

lpthecreator.com Graphic Designer

Georgia State University, The Lewis School – Atlanta, GA

Contact October 2012 to Present

acodax@r.postjobfree.com • Teamed with Director of Communications to create effective, digital and print, marketing

678-***-**** campaigns for lectures, degrees and study abroad programs

• Designed promotional materials for distribution by e-mail, mail, and on-campus for the

annual Haverty Lecture open to the Georgia State campus, general public, and 400+

Creative Experience invited guests across the country

Print • Multitasked projects varying in size with short deadlines

• Branding • Pushed for exciting design solutions with pre-established university brand guidelines

• Conducted in-house printing in lieu of delayed outsourced print orders

• Brochures & Newsletters

• Created graphics to be used on the Lewis Schools’ social media platforms viewed by

• Logos & Business Cards

750+ followers

• Magazines & Reports

• Posters & Post Cards

Graphic Designer & Chair of Publicity

• Package Design

JDP Scholarship Fund – Atlanta, GA

• Press Kits

March 2014 to Present

• Packaging

• Instituted branding guidelines for start-up non profit organization

• Stationery • Created all communications material including the website, brochures/flyers, donor/press

• Typography kits, and business cards

• Launched and currently manage social media presence with 250+ followers and growing

WEB & MULTIMEDIA

• Established an e-commerce store, which included leading photography and retouching

• Digital Photography images of merchandise prior to store launch

• E-Newsletters

• Retouching & Restoration Freelance Graphic & Web Designer

• Slide Presentations LP The Creator – Atlanta, GA

• Social Media & E-Commerce August 2013 to Present

• Website Design • Reinforced brand guidelines of the Atlanta Urban Debate League while also contributing

• Video Editing my social media experience at debate tournaments across the city

• Designed marketing materials for the Rialto Center for the Arts to increase attendance of

THE ARTS the 30,000+ Georgia State University student population at Rialto series shows

• Digital Painting/Artwork • Developed logo, business cards and social media graphics for Executive HelpNow!

• Drawing & Painting • Created apparel designs for use by the Rialto Student Ambassadors and the up-and-

coming line OPStacles

• Sculpture (Clay &Wood)

• Designed promotional ads/flyers for use by the Emory National Debate Institute

• Developed the look and feel of the Emory Center for Advancing Nonviolence campaign

Technical Proficiency including a brochure, briefing booklet, and worksheets

• Mac and Windows OS

• Adobe Illustrator

Graphic Design Intern

• Adobe Photoshop

Czarnowski Exhibit Services – Austell, GA

• Adobe InDesign

May 2011 to August 2012

• Adobe Muse

• Acquired knowledge on the process for procuring new and maintaining existing clients

• Adobe Premiere Pro

• Teamed with fellow interns on the research and presentation of new programs and

• Microsoft Office

potential markets for the company to explore

• iWork

• Gained knowledge of printing standards and production for projects ranging in size from

• Google Docs

brochures to larger prints for trade shows

• Wordpress/ Wix • Explored typography and developed graphic materials displayed around the office

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