Jordan Hicks

C: 850-***-**** acri7r@r.postjobfree.com

Writer / Editor / Heavy Marketing Background

Experienced in working with teams, both as subordinate and manager; quality content creation and adept editor. Strong background in marketing, graphic design, technology, and fine arts as supplementary.

Professional Competencies & Achievements

• Self-motivated Professional

• Event coordination and management

• Conceptual Thinker

• Mac & PC User

• Customer Service

• Team Building

• Problem Solving

• Attention to Detail

• Social Media Adept

• Artistic

• Process Improvement

• Staff Hiring & Training

• Office Management

• Safety Assurance

• Regulatory Compliance

Published author and gallery exhibited fine artist.

Designed magazine cover to cover, undergrad thesis. Including hiring photographer, writing articles, layouts and advertising Spring 2011

Organically raised a company's Facebook following from roughly 38,000 to 242,564 in 4 months.

Host and producer of crowd-funded Wheels to the Ground independent documentary. Traveled 1.5 months to conduct 29 interviews in four states and Canada. Currently in post-production.

Professional Work Summary

Freelance Orlando, FL

Graphic Designer Jan 2010 – Current

Completed various projects, primarily branding for individuals and startups. Maintain relationships with clients and local printers, maintain accounting and paperwork, keep organized records, and complete assignments with concurrent deadlines.

Vernon Ash International Orlando, FL

Chief Creative Officer & Graphic Designer July 2013 – May 2015

Ensures quality of all materials to clients. Corporate social media creation and management, branding and advertising, UX and UI design. In charge of all vector designs, lead on print designs, assist with creation of web graphics, UX and UI designs.

Clean the World Orlando, FL

Marketing Coordinator Oct 2014 – Nov 2014

Handled communication with all internal sectors regarding design needs, created primarily InDesign files to support corporate functions both internally and externally.

PAC and Copy Lake Mary, FL

Editor Aug 2014 – Sept 2014

Acting editor while company searched for permanent replacement. Track and edit international corporate blog articles submitted by no less than 10 ghost writers. Managed team remotely.

Wizard Creations, LLC Boca Raton, FL

Freelance Graphic Designer Jan 2014 – Mar 2014

Short-term hire to reduce heavy workload. Created vector designs for branding, promotional products (pens, hats, shirts, post-its), and displays (banners and posters) for various corporations. Outputted for 4-color process printing.

The Spot Orlando, FL

Intern Mar 2010 – Aug 2010

Individual client and mass print production, cutting, and binding. Designed flyers, banners, brochures, buscards, advertisements, website graphics, logos, bus wraps, soft billboards, and project books. Customer service and register trained.

College Orlando, FL

Fine Artist 2007 – 2013

Assisted in teaching 3D arts course covering arts basics (painting methods, canvas stretching, wood craft and shop tools, sculpture, reclaimed materials). Oversaw shop floor and ensured safety procedures were followed at all times.

Set Production Chesapeake Bay, VA

Constructor 2004 – 2006

Assisted with set production, including all items from structural builds to décor items. Participated in costume designs and prosthetics manipulations.

Education

Master of Arts, Mass Communication -2013 GPA 3.725 University of Central Florida Graduate School - Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design -2011 GPA 3.615 University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL

Computer / Technical / Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Bridge, HTML 3, Corel Painter 11, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Audacity, Mass Print Production, Cutting, Binding, Paint Prep, Murals, Faux Finishes, Water Color Painting, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Gouache Painting, Spray Paint, House Paint, Canvas Stretching, Inking, Pastels, Oil Pastels, Conte, Mosaic, Carpentry, Tack & MIG Welding, Sculpting, Frame Work, Sandblasting, Soldering, Wood Burning, Staining, Varnish, Antique Restoration, Furniture Construction, Wood Crafting, Wood Case Making, Chop Saw, Hand Saw, Table Saw, Belt Sander, Hand Sander, File and Chisel, Drill Press, Laser Cutting, Power Drill, Power Nail Gun, Expanding Foam Sculpture, Reclaimed Wood and Materials, Pottery and Clay Work, Ceramics, Automotive Tape, Paint Gun, Airbrushing, Wood Set Construction, Prop Construction, Costume Design/ Fabric Work, Prosthetics, Interior Design, Corporate Interior Design.

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