Graphic Designer Assistant

DH

OBJECTIVE

To continue on the track of a career in what I was born to do, glean as much as possible from ‘creative types’ driving one of the most multi-faceted and dynamic industries, and be challenged to contribute the wealth of skills and acumen I’ve been fortunate and blessed to accrue in what I love to do.

SKILLS

Drawing / rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, concept and niche’ writing and copy skills, aesthetic and design composition originality

DAVID HORTON

GRAPHIC DESIGNER ARTIST / ILLUSTRATOR

EXPERIENCE

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER • KNIGHTS APPAREL • 02/2004 – 03/2016

Concept / Render / Prep for Production – Publish – Print – Display promotional, theme, exhibit and applied original licensed art for multiple garment lines for the top 12 mass-market and mid-tier retailers in the U.S. for over 200 colleges, as well as brand management for 9 labels and initiatives, as well as design studio support, integration and coordination with all corporate operations, HQ and 3 satellite offices in U.S. and production facility in the Dominican Republic, as well as e-commerce concept / support art for myriad clientele and uses.

SR. GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR • NEW WORLD GRAPHICS • 05/2002 – 02/2004

Concept / Render / Prep for Production original licensed art for multiple colleges and collegiate organizations, as well as diverse walk-in clientele for myriad purposes, events, promotions, commemoratives, teams, etc..

SR. GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR • CUSTOM WERKS GRAPHICS • 03/2000 – 06/2001

Concept / Render / Prep for Production original licensed art for multiple and diverse walk-in clientele for myriad purposes, events, promotions, commemoratives, teams, etc..

STAFF / TEAM GRAPHIC ARTIST• VF KNITWEAR • 02/1999 – 01/2000

Concept / Render / Prep for Production original licensed art for garment application for several labels for the in-house NASCAR Art Team, as well as concept / coordinate / aid in execution and mock-up(s) for presentation, trade show and on-site promotional display for retail and marketing purposes.

YEOMAN – ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST/ U.S. NAVY • 12/1984 – 09/1988

Admin Assistant adjoined to ADMIN Support Billet for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) OPNAV TCC (Telecommunications) Command, OP1151-C, Pentagon, NDW, Washington, D.C. where I received a Letter of Commendation for Excellence awarded as result of IG Inspection in Review / Compliance – served 1 tour of duty.

EDUCATION

Graduated High School from Elysian Fields HS ISD in 1980

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP

Concepts / marketing / presentations / promotions for multiple non-profit initiatives / organizations / churches / community groups in several cities in which I’ve worked.

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