Graphic Designer Media Manager

Walt

Gabriel

Brandt

www.waltgabriel.com @waltgabriel.art adog0v@r.postjobfree.com

* ****** **. ******, ** 07044

Professional Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Illustrator and Artist with a strong background in project production and media management. Highly passionate about art, technology and the creative process involved in executing projects from start to finish. A strong team player with the ability to learn from others. Energetic artist skilled at finding solutions and meeting deadlines at a professional rate. Committed to producing quality work in all mediums such as Photoshop, photography, paint, etc. Freelance artist with superior knowledge in business, marketing, and social media management. A proud seller of more than 100 original artworks through my personal social media brand. Designer willing to take creative risks and push conceptual boundaries.

Skills

Digital media and marketing management

Proficient in Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Photography and Editing

Project presentation

Proficient in (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr)

Innovative and original content creator

Website design and management

Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Superior time management

Structured and organized

Excellent communication skills

Superb eye for detail

Procreate (design software for iPad)

Technical Illustration

Work History

Freelance Artist 01/2016 - Current

Self-Employed – Verona, New Jersey

Worked alongside clients to develop projects to fit their exact needs.

Learned to market, sell, and distribute independent work.

Sold more than 100 original artworks for a variety of clients.

Developed a newsletter for clients to stay up to date on deals for specific orders.

Created and sold logos, signage, and personalized graphics to promote small businesses.

Worked alongside authors as the illustrator for books and comics.

Learned to build a website from scratch to develop an external presence.

Special Education Teachers Assistant 01/2016 - 06/2016

F.N. Brown Elementary School – Verona, New Jersey

Enhanced leadership qualities by demonstrating integrity, compassion, and commitment.

Developed strong communication skills such as listening, encouragement, and patience.

Formed professional organization skills to support successful communication with the students, their parents, and fellow teachers.

Learned effective instructional strategies like inclusion and collaboration.

Developed a stronger process of self-reflection to understand the needs of specific students and make adjustments in my teaching to produce the best results.

Education

Coastal Carolina University – Conway, South Carolina 08/2014 – 05/2015

Studio Art based coursework

Montclair State University – Montclair, New Jersey 08/2016 – 05/2018

Marketing and Visual Art based coursework

Accomplishments

1.Organically grew my online presence to more than 10,000 followers, including supporters and clients, on social media through proactive communication and marketing techniques.

2.Being able to successfully support myself full-time through sales of authentic designs.

3.Chief Editor of high school broadcast journalism program.

4.Anonymously voted captain of multiple sports teams throughout my athletic career.

5.Uncovering opportunities to communicate a professional vision, mission, and brand within various forums.

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