Jesse G. Patterson IV
**********.*****@*****.***
Lancaster, TX 75134
Summary of Qualifications
I am a remarkable graphic designer committed to contribute innovative
technical knowledge and/or designs to your team to produce the highest
caliber advertising and promotional campaigns, utilizing the most current
technologies, and collaborative brainstorming strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Art (Specializing in Graphic Design) August 2009
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX 3.0 GPA
Associate of Arts, w/Emphasis in Art July 2006
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts July 2005
Cedar Valley College, Lancaster, TX 3.0 GPA
Experience
Freelance Photographer / Graphic Designer - JP4 Designz, Lancaster, TX
January 2010 - Present
Package Handler - FedEx Ground, Hutchins, TX August
2010 - Present
Physical, fast-paced position; continuous lifting, sorting, and
loading packages.
Graphic Designer - Texas A&M University - Commerce, Commerce, TX
December 2006 - December 2009
Designed advertisements under various departments for various campus
activities and special events.
Played a key role in conceptualizing designs for t-shirts, flyers,
advertisements, etc.
Managed several large format printing operations along with performing
administrative functions that include filing, customer service, and
handling payments.
Administrative Clerk - Small Business Development Center, Cedar Hill, TX
July 2006 - August 2007 (Summers Only)
Designed brochures and newsletters for college classes and business
meetings.
Performed administrative functions including filing and customer
service.
Package Handler - (UPS) United Parcel Service, Dallas, TX
August 2005 - September 2006
Physical, fast-paced position; continuous lifting, sorting, and
loading packages from cages to package cars.
Programs/Skills
(PC/MAC): Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher,
Outlook
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Acrobat
(Working Knowledge): After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, &
Maxon Cinema 4D
(Other Skills): Photography, Printing Equipment
Achievements
JP4 Designz - Winning t-shirt design 3 years in a row for the 22nd, 23rd,
& 24th Annual Bois d'Arc Bash festival which is celebrated in Commerce,
Texas every year in September. These designs were displayed in school and
local newspapers, brochures, flyers, and the city website along with the
t-shirts themselves.
-June 2007 - 2009
Texas A&M University-Commerce - Received a certificate for excellent
feedback from our clientele.
-October 2009
Education - Studied abroad in British Studies for Art History, Summer
2007. Dean's List, Spring 2007. Academic Recognition, Spring 2006.
President's Honor Roll, Spring 2005.