Graphic Designer/Illustrator

Abraham Nay-than Goolsby

Graphic Designer, Illustrator

*** ********* *****, *********, ********* 37217

615-***-****

***@***************.***

www.officinaabrahae.com

Creative, highly versatile, resourceful, and adaptable.

Effective visual and verbal communicator.

Substantial experience, both as a freelancer and as a member of a small-to-mid-sized firm,

working with both small and large clients to meet their creative needs and goals.

A sharp eye for details but ever-mindful of the larger picture.

Builds and sustains mutually beneficial relationships with clients, vendors,

and other professional associates.

Adept at making the most of limited resources.

Well-read and well-informed, both generally and professionally.

Respectfully aware of historical and cultural developments in design and the visual arts.

Enjoys adapting the best historical trends and techniques to contemporary demands and sensibilities.

Committed to solid professionalism, creative service, and dependable craftsmanship.

HIGHLIGHTED AREAS OF EXPERTISE

BOOKS - Jacket and interior template design; full-page and spot illustration

MAGAZINES & CATALOGS - Cover concepts, interior design, and layout

ADVERTISING - Concept, design, layout, copywriting, print, and web

MARKETING & PROMOTION - Brochures, newsletters, invitations, special promotions

BRANDING & CORPORATE ID - Logos, business cards, letterhead, packaging (including CD packaging)

ILLUSTRATION - Pen-and-ink, scratchboard, pencil, various other media

WEB & INTERACTIVE - Design for online and interactive (including iPhone/iPad) applications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008-present

Officina Abrahae

Nashville, Tennessee

Principal

As a small-business owner, employing seasoned graphic design and

illustration expertise to meet the marketing and promotional needs of

a host of highly satisfied clients, large and small, locally and abroad.

2006-08

Artios Academy

Nashville, Tennessee

Director of Development, Latin teacher

Effective presentation of the school's vision to parents, potential

donors, and the general public; Latin instructor.

1995-2006

Anderson Thomas Design

Nashville, Tennessee

Art Director

Successful contributor to, and director of, a wide array of print design projects

for a diverse mix of clients.

Developed familiarity and expertise in managing all aspects of print production,

including paper selection, photography art direction, and print quality control.

EDUCATIONAL DEGREE

1995 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design (Business Minor)

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver)

HTML & CSS

Apple iLife and iWork

MS Office

REFERENCES AND A CLIENT ROSTER ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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