Resume
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RIGHT to evolve • tomah, wisconsinGraphic Designer • Aug. 2018 to present
Executed various projects successfully from conception to production including book design, logos, brochures and business cards • Communicated directly with clients to ensure quality results
Josh Wilder Design • SPARTA, WISCONSIN
Freelance Graphic Designer • Aug. 2008 to Nov. 2018
Executed various projects successfully from conception to production including book design, logos, brochures and business cards • Communicated directly with clients to ensure quality results
Ogden Publications • Topeka, Kansas
Multimedia Marketing Specialist • Jan. 2018 to Aug. 2018
Design lead for native advertising projects across all platforms including web, video and print • Schedule, coordinate and execute sponsored and internal media campaigns • Develop campaigns and messaging that generate better results for circulation and merchandise
Graphic Designer • July 2017 to Dec. 2017
Worked with marketing, and other departments to champion projects from conception to production including web graphics, landing pages and print pieces • Aided video content creation through pre-production, live stream mixing, shooting and editing footage
APG Media of Ohio • Athens, Ohio
Design Editor • June 2015 to June 2017
Maintained consistent editorial design standards • Designed Girlfriends magazine, local history books, and special editorial sections • Implemented redesign in seven regional newspapers • Supervised and trained page design staff
Page Designer • Nov. 2011 to May 2015
Designed and copyedited various regional newspapers under deadlines • Responsible for maintenance of publication templates
Progressive Arts Alliance • Cleveland, Ohio
Media Arts Specialist • Nov. 2010 to Sept. 2011
Produced design materials including advertisements, posters, postcards, DVD labels and email communication • Constructed and taught web design, video production and stop-motion animation curriculum for middle school students • Shot and edited video of programs and performances • Maintained organization’s website
Graphic Design Intern • Sept. 2009 to Oct. 2010
Redesigned the non-profit organization’s website • Assisted in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District classrooms with media arts programming
RELEVANT SKILLS
Proficient in Indesign • Illustrator • Photoshop • Acrobat • Microsoft Office • Social Media
Knowledgeable in HTML • CSS • AP Style • Dreamweaver • After Effects • WordPress • Final Cut Pro • Podcasting • Constant Contact
AWARDS
2017 Ohio Newspaper Association
Osman C. Hooper Award
Best Newspaper Design for Perry County Tribune
2016 Ohio Associated Press
Best Graphics Artist Finalist for The Athens Messenger
EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design
2004 to 2008, Ohio University
Art and Design Study Abroad
Jan. 2008 to March 2008, Cholula, Mexico