Graphic Designer, Writer, Illustrator

Charles {Ari} Sutton designer/illustrator/writer/branding specialist

*** ******** ** **, **** Bay, Florida 32908 321-***-**** *********@**.***

Work Experience:

ARI SUTTON Palm Bay, FL

Designer/Illustrator/Writer/Branding Specialist (2004-present)

* Utilizes market research to develop a client’s branding campaign

* Develops style guides for clients to ensure brand consistency.

* Written proposals, contracts and other forms of business correspondence.

* Complete design service including writing/editing content, creating artwork and illustrations, page layout and design.

ALTEC Melbourne, FL

Technician/Designer/Writer (2009-present)

* Design of marketing materials for promotional purposes.

* Written proposals, bids, collection letters, and other business correspondence.

* Repair and maintenance of printer, fax, and copier equipment.

DANKA Waltham, MA

Document Solution Specialist (2003-2007)

* Technical writer of help and how to documents

* Networking, updating software and firmware, and installing drivers.

* Trained co-workers in software and network techniques.

* Repair and maintenance of copier equipment.

CHABAD DAY SCHOOL Sharon, MA

Teacher (2001-2003)

* Enhancement classes in Microsoft Office, graphic design, and desktop publishing.

* Taught English, Civics, Math, and Science in grades 6-12.

* Started the school’s first competitive science fair using national standards.

* Curriculum and lesson plan writing.

DIAMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL Lexington, MA

Educational Assistant (2001-2002)

* Worked with disabled students in the mainstream classroom.

* Ensured that the student’s IEP was properly implemented in the classroom.

* Modified work and used tools like scaffolding to assist the students.

IKON Waltham, MA

Senior Technician (2000-2001)

ADVANCED BUSINESS AUTOMATION NYC, NY

Field Supervisor (1998-1999)

ISLAND BUSINESS MACHINES Hicksville, NY

Service Manager (1997-1998)

DANKA Port Washington, NY

Training Instructor/Technician (1983-1997)

ROYAL BUSINESS MACHINES NYC, NY

Field Service Technician (1982-1983)

Education

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY Winter Park, FL

MFA in Media Design

* June 2011

* 3.92 GPA

* Course Director's Award for Effective Copywriting

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY Framingham, MA

BA in Liberal Studies

* Graduated with honors (2009)

* 36 credits in Studio Art

* Strong concentrations in English and Music

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College Park, MD

Certificates

* Copy Editor and Proofreader (2009)

* Technical Writer (2009)

* Computer/Technical Support Specialist (2009)

CONTROL DATA INSTITUTE Garden City, NY

Certificate

* Computer Technology (1982)

Additional Training

LYNDA.COM

Certificates

* InDesign CS5

* Page Layout

* Design Training

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING

Certificate

* Adobe Framemaker 9

Clubs and Associations

* AIGA

* Full Sail University Student Branding Society

* Full Sail University Design Community

Software Skills

* Photoshop CS5

* InDesign CS5

* Illustrator CS5

* Acrobat 9 Pro

* Framemaker 9

* MS Office

* HTML/CSS

Exhibitions and Awards

* 2004: Mazmanian Gallery Framingham, MA

* 2004: St. Mark’s Academy Sudbury, MA

* 2005: Boston University Boston, MA

* 2005: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Walpole, MA

* 2005: Sharon Cooperative Bank Sharon, MA

* 2006: Perkins Gallery Stoughton, MA Award: Honorable Mention

* 2006: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Walpole, MA

* 2006: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Walpole, MA

* 2007: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Walpole, MA

* 2009: Brevard Art Museum Melbourne, FL

* 2005 - 2011: Various online galleries/competitions

* 2011: Member of the month for the Student Branding Society

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