J. Gunnar Persson
phone - 231-***-****
ad0oze@r.postjobfree.com
www.j-gunnar.com
http://www.creativeshake.com/JGP
https://j-gunnar.deviantart.com/
Professional Summary:
I have several years of professional experience in graphic design and illustration for print and electronic delivery. As an artist, I am very capable of designing and creating high-quality professional illustrations and print work within the parameters of contracts. Some of my proficiencies are with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. Professional Experience:
Illustrator/ Media Specialist (work on contract) 1996 - Present
Travel to Exhibits; Display Setup & Presentation.
Maintain contact with clients.
Create Art on Commission with digital, as well as, traditional media for print or digital display.
Designing catalogs, invitations, cards and illustrations for publications, stock images.
Utilized Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, After Effects, and several other graphic programs to create illustrations, graphics and animations.
Design Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) products for worldwide delivery via the Internet.
Design, develop, and implement product templates, including user interface.
Create, modify, and incorporate graphics into Flash movies.
Create designs in several mediums. I.e.: watercolor, pen and ink, and computer software.
Ensured that all assignments were met within stringent deadlines and with customer satisfaction. Gift Illustrator, Young’s Inc., Dundee, Michigan May 2008 - 2013
Utilize hand drawn skills with Photoshop & Illustrator to provide Art Director with new concept illustration for various existing lines of Figurines, Christmas Ornaments and other gift items.
Create Character designs for new product lines.
Ensure all assignments are met within regular deadlines with customer satisfaction. Graphic Artist, ASAP Screen printing, Millersville, Maryland Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
Utilized Photoshop, Illustrator, and Freehand to create illustrations and graphics.
Create print and digital images in several mediums. I.e.: pen and ink, and computer software.
Working closely with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Scanning
Editing layout
Proofreading
Answering phones and filing.
Design of T-shirts, business cards, signs and embroidery.
Ensured that all designs and illustrations were met within deadlines. J. Gunnar Persson
phone - 231-***-****
ad0oze@r.postjobfree.com
www.j-gunnar.com
http://www.creativeshake.com/JGP
https://j-gunnar.deviantart.com/
Administrative Assistant, Westar Industries, Inc., Jessup, Maryland Mar 2002 - Feb 2003
General office duties, assisting the staff with additional tasks.
Working with clients and off-site agents.
Fielding calls, sending mailings, taking and processing orders.
Working with President of company.
Maintaining a level of organization while executing multiple tasks independently. Graphic Designer/Office Assistant, Southern Cross Newspaper, Savannah, GA July 1999 - June 2000
Utilized Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, and Freehand to create illustrations and graphics.
Create print and digital images in several mediums. I.e.: pen and ink, and computer software.
Working closely with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ad design
Scanning /retouching/placing photos
Editing layout
Sending paper to print
Light proofreading
Answering phones, filing and some billing.
Design of miscellaneous brochures, fliers, and illustrations for program covers.
Ensured that all ads and illustrations were met within deadlines. Education:
B.F.A Degree in Sequential Art Savannah College of Art & Design, 1999 Skills:
Sequential Art &Cartooning
Graphic Design/Layout
Illustration
After Effects
Adobe Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
Flash
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Bridge
Freehand
Quark Xpress
Form Z
PowerPoint
T-shirt Design
Basic HTML
Microsoft Word
Excel
Proof Reading
Customer Service/Order tracking
Portfolio:
www.j-gunnar.com
https://j-gunnar.deviantart.com/
http://www.creativeshake.com/JGP
http://www.coroflot.com/jgp/Dreamweaver-n-Flash