Graphic Designer Freelance
Resume:
DEANN RENE BROWN
Creative Professional
EXPERIENCE
August 2020 - Present
Graphic Design, A/V Tech Instructor- Crockett High School, Austin ISD At Crockett High School I am part of the career technology team and teach 150 students Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. I teach the principles of art and design while focusing on creative industry standards for photography and photo editing, page layout and hierarchy, branding and logo design, film and film editing and UI/UX design. I also work with creative mentors through the e4 Youth organization to help students realize their potential at becoming a creative professional.
Oct 2016 - May 2020
Art Teacher- Cele Middle School, Pflugerville ISD As a middle school art teacher I thought 175 6th, 7th and 8th grade students of diverse backgrounds and cultures. I managed a classroom of 30-35 students at a time every day for 55 minutes encouraging them to do their best and treat each other with respect. My lessons included a variety of subjects such as the principles of art, design, color theory, art history and techniques to use different media. 2012 - Present
Owner, Deann René Designs, Austin, TX
I provide creative services for a wide variety of businesses. I’ve developed solutions for design, marketing, campaign development, branding and e-commerce needs using the client’s best practices for their business.
Jan 2001 - May 2012
Senior Art Director/Designer/Manager- Texas Association of Counties, Austin, TX For Texas Association of Counties as well as their affiliates I directed, designed and led a large variety of marketing and branding projects from conception to finished product in a team environment. I managed production of all marketing materials for the organization. I also led and conducted meetings and design presentations.
Affiliate clients for Texas Association of Counties: Sept 1998 - Dec 2000
Art Director- Stanhope & Geiger, Austin, TX
As a team member and art director I designed projects from concept to finished product including advertising campaigns and print materials. I was involved in the conception and production of TV commercials. I also managed production of print materials.
Dec 1997 - Sept 1998
Graphic Designer- Erik Simpson Design/Interlex, San Antonio, TX www.deannrenedesigns.com
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SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
I am an experienced art
director and designer who
channels both my creative
and detail-oriented sides
to create client-pleasing
solutions. As team lead, team
player or team of one, I have
the technical skills, initiative
and creative vision that
result in happy clients and
successful campaigns. I am
currently teaching graphic
design and A/V production
for Austin Independent
School District and am
seeking a corporate creative
professional position .
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Platforms: Mac & PC
Applications: Adobe CC
(Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, Premiere, Animate,
XD) Figma, Microsoft Word,
Powerpoint, Excel, Windows,
Constant Contact, Wordpress.
DESIGN PROFICIENCY
• Advertising campaign
development
• Apparel graphic design
• Computer and hand
illustration
• Email design and marketing
• Logo and brand identity
• UI/UX design
• Package design
• Pre-press production
• Print collateral design
• Publication design
• Social media development
and marketing
• Info Graphics
• Web/Interactive graphics
EDUCATION
BA in Communication Design,
Texas State University
AWARDS
National Association of
County Information Officers
(NACIO) multiple award
winner from 2001-2012.
Awards have included
Best in Class and multiple
Superior & Excellence
Awards for brochure design,
environmental design and
annual reports.
Past Clients:
• Bee Caves Realty, Keller Williams
• David Brodsky Properties
• Claypit Contemporary Indian Restaurant
• Legal Partners
• MQ&C Advertising
• Skywest Builders
• Space Constructors Building co
• Texas Lightsmith
• •Texas Dancehall Preservation Society
• Texas Retailers Association
• Texas School Administrators
• The Texas Lobby Group
Clients:
• City Grill
• Lammes Candies
• Old San Fransisco Steakhouse
• Palm Harbor Homes
• Racquet Ball and Fitness Center
• The Barton
Clients:
• Bexar County Community Health
• Communities in Schools
• Rio Grand Regional Hospital
• Seaworld of Texas
• County and District Clerks Association of Texas
• County Judges and Commissioners Association
of Texas
• County Treasurers Association of Texas
• Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas
• Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas
• Texas Association of County Auditors
• Texas Jail Association
• Sheriffs Association of Texas
Independent design contracts:
• Scrypt, Inc.- Aug 2016-Dec 2016 • Alchemy Systems- May 2012-Feb 2013
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