Joe Merola III

ac6dss@r.postjobfree.com

781-***-****

Objective:

My wife and I just moved to Rhode Island because her job relocated her to another resort from Myrtle Beach S.C. to Rhode Island, we wanted to move back up north to be closer to our family in Massachusetts. I am looking to start a full-time career as an in house graphic artist at a company with room for growth from within for the right employee.

Experience:

SHIPWRIGHT APPRENTICE • ORIGINAL BENJAMINS • MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (2016-2018)

Under the tutelage of Master Shipwright, Jimmy Frost, Building & Restoring using woodworking, fiberglass, gelcoat and painting. Mixing compounds and applying wax to mold surfaces to assist with removal, applying material layers until desired thickness & Keeping area clean and ready for next job.

GRAPHIC ARTIST • MARRIOTT • MBH.COM

SEA ISLAND ENTERPRISES• MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (2009 – 2016)

Updating creative material including all room layouts, event flyers and marketing promotions to show seasonal changes to all properties. Consulting with resorts marketing managers in Myrtle Beach for re-branding purposes.

GRAPHIC ARTIST • CBL MAGAZINE •MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (2008 – 2013)

Design and deliver high quality creative advertisements for web and print by production deadline. Negotiating on size and length of ad campaign. Consult client to help understand purpose of ad and audience and importance of Social Media Marketing.

Education:

SANDWICH HIGH SCHOOL

Course: AutoCAD - Graduate

BOSTON UNIVERISTY • 2008 • CENTER FOR DIGITAL IMAGING ARTS

CDIA: Graphic Design & 3D Animation - Graduate

Skills:

Creative Graphic Designer & Illustrator with a great eye for detail, knowledge of technology including Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign and 3D software such as Maya and AutoCAD. Experienced in marketing, customer service and sales with over 10+ years in the Resort & Restaurant Hospitality Industry. Shipwright apprentice composite, fiberglass patchwork, Gelcoat, woodworking, carving & painting.