Resume

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adams Publishing Group of Ohio • Athens, Ohio
Design Editor • 2015 to 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 • 2011 to 2015
Designed and copyedited various regional newspapers under deadlines •
Responsible for maintenance of publication templates

Josh Wilder Design • Athens, Ohio
Freelance Designer • 2008 to 2015
Executed various projects successfully from conception to production including
book design, logos, brochures and business cards • Communicated directly with
clients to ensure quality results

Progressive Arts Alliance • Cleveland, Ohio
Media Arts Specialist • 2010 to 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 • 2009 to 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

 

FURTHER TRAINING

Full Stack Web Development 
Ongoing program through Free Code Camp