Experience

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Freelance Illustrator/Web Designer/Graphic Artist/Contractor

Successfully met & exceeded client needs for diverse, time sensitive projects requiring planning, follow-through, effective communication & outstanding results. Created eye-catching, functional work in a variety of styles & mediums to meet project requirements. Client list includes:

John Romeo & Associates, The Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at Montpelier, ChenMed, VCU, Lionheart Filmworks, Commonwealth Magazine, VA Association of Realtors, Creative Giant, Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc., American Business, Workflow, Inc., Hipage, Inc., WordWorld LLC, Classic Media, Isle of Man Film...and more. September 2015 December 2015

Unboxed Technology – Contracted Graphic Designer (via Fahrenheit IT Staffing & Consulting) Produced print collateral, interactive PDFs and other graphics based on client brand guidelines. February 2011 April 2013

Disney Worldwide Publishing – Contracted Illustrator Produced full-color playable board games and mazes for multiple DWP children’s activity magazines. Each piece is a complex, layered, print-ready file combining illustration and graphic design, produced on very tight deadlines.

Wolfe Hanson • Richmond, VA • 804-***-****

ac38mo@r.postjobfree.com • wolfehanson.com • linkedin.com/in/wolfehanson Glossary:

wolfe

noun \wùlf\

1. A wild carnivorous mammal

canine, living & hunting in packs.

2. Graphic Artist with a robust

creative skill set & formidable

work experience, ready to

put those abilities to work for

your company, making your

marketing outreach unique &

visually appealing.

Competencies

Marketing & Communication: Background in marketing design complemented by an emphasis on customer

satisfaction and time management.

Achievement & Initiative: Long list of satisfied clients and high-quality project results.

Graphics Software Expertise: Master of all major Adobe Creative Suite apps including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, InDesign, & Dreamweaver. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

(including Power Point, Word & Excel), coding CSS & HTML. Well versed in both MAC & PC environments.

Artist & Storyteller: Vast experience creating digital and hand drawn illustration, storyboarding, comic book art, packaging design.

Leadership & Managment: Founded and managed 2

large, successful social groups in the Richmond area; lead teams and delegated responsibilities to assistants. Education

1992–1996 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA - Bachelor of Fine Arts March 2013

C.B. Richard Ellis – Contracted Designer (through CRT Staffing) Assisted Senior Designer in producing print matter and Powerpoint presentation pieces. June 2011 November 2011

Alphagraphics - Graphic Design/Print Production

Produced graphic design, managed large color digital printers, as well as various bindery tasks, all in a high-pressure environments with quick turnaround times. June 2008 April 2011

Techead, Inc. - Graphic Design Contractor

Clients via Techead contracts:

• Alphagraphics – Graphic Design/Print Production - April 2011 – June 2011

• Alice Blue – Print Production - February 2011 – February 2011

• Hamilton Beach - Photography & Photo Editing - February 2011 – February 2011

• Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - Graphic Designer - August 2010 – December 2010

• University of Richmond - Web Content Specialist - September 2009 – October 2009

• Genworth Financial - Graphic Designer - June 2008- September 2008 January 2007 June 2008

Henrico County Public Schools - Graphic Media Analyst Maintained central website and coordinated with individual schools to maintain their sites. Designed and maintained HCPS TV streaming video service. Coordinated with Public Relations on news releases, articles, online photos galleries, and event coverage. Designed print matter, logos, and met other graphic design needs of other offices. Advised other departments on marketing and PR related activities. IT support for other HCPS Media Services employees. Assisted PR department with photography assignment and photo editing. June 2005 January 2007

Curtis and Company, Inc – Art Director

Designed websites, printed matter and marketing campaigns for clients of C&C. Worked one-on-one with clients to plan and visualize their projects and meet their marketing needs creatively and professionally. Managed and coordinated prepress and deliveries of printed matter. Managed company server and digital job archives. Professional References

John Romeo • Repeat client on freelance projects. 5 year professional relationship. Director - John Romeo & Associates • 804-***-**** • ac38mo@r.postjobfree.com Mike Thomas • Frequent client on freelance projects. 20+ year professional relationship. Creative Director – Creative Giant, LLC • 914-***-**** • ac38mo@r.postjobfree.com Brad Bisinger • Repeat client on freelance projects. 5 year professional relationship. Founder, Owner – You’ve Been Shot, LLC • 609-***-**** • ac38mo@r.postjobfree.com