Hoova Taylor
Tappahannock, VA 22560
******.*****@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position with a company that will utilize previous
experience and skills to meet business objectives and support commitments
to customer service, employee development, and continuous improvement.
Education
Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
B.A., Visual Communication Art & Design
Concentration: Graphic Design
May 2010
Work Experience
Byrd Landscaping, LLC, Tappahannock, VA
Landscaper May 2006-
July 2011
. Created and executed seasonal landscaping requirements and special
projects
. Mentored and trained new employees on equipment operation, procedures
and seasonal landscaping requirements
. Assisted in the creation of new landscape designs and requirements
. Assisted in the evaluation and testing of new landscaping products
Northern Neck Promotions (Internship), Warsaw, VA
Graphic Art Assistant Aug 2008-
September 2009
. Responsible for creating product designs, sketches and layouts for
promotional materials
. Responsible for designing and producing artwork for posters, signage
and flyers according to client specifications
. Assisted in design and production of print, identity, web design and
web applications
Facejay & Company (Internship), Petersburg, VA
Graphic Art Assistant
May 2007 - Aug 2008
. Created design comps, including graphic design, site navigation and
layout of content
. Ensured that layout and content were accessible and logical;
recommended improvements when necessary
Qualifications
. Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Proficient in MS Office Suite
. Proficient in MAC operating system
. Excellent skills in Adobe, Creative Suite 3 or higher and HTML
References
Available upon request