Jabari Briggs
Sumter, SC
***.**********@*****.*** - 803-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Self-employed - Sumter, SC - 2011 to Present
2012
Various design artwork such as logo's, cd covers, book covers and poster design using illustration, Adobe
Photoshop and illustrator.
Most recent work includes a book cover design for Author Tara T. Greene "TurnAround Again"
Sales Rep
Charleston Advertising Goup - Charleston, SC - January 2013 to February 2013
Direct marketing with customers for repair or replacement windshields. Job required driving to different
locations.
Graphic Design Intern
Emarketing dept. - Columbia, SC - April 2012 to June 2012
Columbia, SC
Hired as a Student Intern for career related work experience.
• Designed an e-book for marketing manager Denise Driggers.
• Created a multi-media e-marketing video.
Illustration Teacher
Sumter County Gallery of Art (SCGA) - Sumter, SC - 2011 to 2012
Taught community youth class on fundamental illustration drawing techniques, comic book writing and
composition.
Creative Assistant
Zebra Customs - Sumter, SC - 2011 to May 2011
Creative assistant designing artwork for new clients, and updating old artwork for previous clients. Duties
included screen printing, embroidery, and inventory.
Graphic Design Intern
Sumter Item Newspaper - Sumter, SC - 2005 to 2005
Worked with professional staff on client projects.
• Filing and editing documents before final news printing stages.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Graphic Design
South University - Columbia, SC
2012
High School Diploma
Sumter High School - Sumter, SC
2006
Certificate of Graphic Design
Sumter County Career Center
2005
SKILLS
Graphic design, Inventory, file management, customer service
LINKS
http://the9thzodiac.wix.com/jabaribriggs
AWARDS
Addy Gold
2012
Typography poster design
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Expertise
Strong knowledge in the use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Illustration
drawing, Word, PowerPoint, Mac & PC Platform
Highlight Of Skills & Strengths
Able to effectively communicate ideas and concepts for creative work with clients. Use of Traditional
drawing combined with graphic design skills and attention to detail. Works strongly with Adobe
Photoshop and Illustrator separately or within the same composition. Known for Illustration and use of texture,
logo design and digital imaging. Recipient of ADDY Gold Award 2012, category poster designs.