Design Designer

J. Daryl Brown

**** * ****** **** **** . Springfield, Missouri 65804 .

ablf5n@r.postjobfree.com . 417-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a graphic designer position where creative ideas and

innovative insight are appreciated and used to strengthen the company as a

whole.

EXPERIENCE:

DIRECT RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, Rogersville, MO 65742

Graphic/Product Designer from October 2001 to Present

. Responsible for creating various artwork for theme park-related

merchandise

. Use of famous cartoon characters via various style guides

. Actively seeking to create appealing products for the tourism

industry

HARBRO, Springfield, MO 65810

Freelance Graphic/Product Designer from March 2005 to Present

. Responsible for producing distinct artwork for consumer products and

merchandise

. Always researching to design engaging products for the buying public

AROUNDTOWN, Springfield, MO 65810

Freelance Graphic Designer from March 2005 to Present

. Responsible for creating various ads and informative pages

. Design and publication of AroundTown Resource Guide to Springfield,

Missouri

. Constantly observing details for smooth work flow

DISNEY STORE INC., Ridgeland, MS 39157 & Springfield, MO 65804

Retail Specialist/Presentation Coordinator from October 1996 to

February 2002

. Responsible for product presentation and consumer relations

. Actively sought to exceed management and customer expectations

. Organized and processed incoming merchandise on a daily basis

EDUCATION:

BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY, Jackson, MS 39202

Bachelor of Arts with Emphasis in Graphic Arts, December 2000

. Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0 scale (Cum Laude, Dean's List, Phi Theta

Kappa)

. Course Highlights: Graphic Design, Studio Drawing, Ethics in the

Marketplace

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Associate of Arts Degree, December 1997

. Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0 scale (Dean's List, Phi Theta Kappa)

. Course Highlights: Cartooning & Comic Book Art, Lettering, Design

SKILLS:

. Extensive knowledge of both PC and Macintosh computers and operating

systems

. Significant understanding of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop,

Microsoft Word

and some understanding of Adobe InDesign

. Limited understanding of spot and process printing

. Basic understanding of Microsoft FrontPage and simple web design

. Strong creative skills with proficient work habits and communication

skills

. Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere

. Extremely motivated and very detail oriented

. Consider myself a quick learner and adapt quickly to new software

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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