Olu ShodekE
Largo, MD ****4
*********@***.***
(301) 906- 0056
OBJECTIVE Graphic Designer
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Graphic Arts:
. Produce visual solutions for clients in print, electronic media, and
on websites.
. Use composition skills, color theory, illustration, photography,
typography, and various layout techniques.
Drawing:
. Create drawings by hand with various perspectives of figures, objects,
architecture, landscape and other environments by using variety of
techniques with pencil, charcoal, ink and watercolor.
Software:
. Adobe CS3, CS4 and CS5: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, and Acrobat
Professional; FileMaker Pro, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML / XML, Java, CSS
and Light-Room.
EXPERIENCE
. Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of
layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
. Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and
select style and size of type.
. Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
. Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos,
and Internet websites.
. Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
. Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them
with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
. Use computer software to generate new images.
. Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client
or supervisor.
. Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare
final layouts for printing.
WORK HISTORY
2003-Present CEO/ Graphic Designer
Gifted Hands by Olu, Largo, MD
Summers 2013 Graphic Designer
Summer 2012 Pralid, Inc., Rochester, NY
Summer 2011
2010-2011 Lab Assistant, Arts & Imaging Studies
NTID/RIT- Rochester, NY
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester NY
Associate in Applied Science, May 2011
Major: Arts and Imaging Studies
Coursework Include: Color Theory, Typography, Composite Imaging, Grid
Systems, Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Vector Graphics, and Bitmap
Graphics.