Professional Design Resume :: Jhawn E. Jones
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Obtain a challenging and rewarding position in the competitive and fast-paced graphic arts and/or multimedia design field. QUALIFICATIONS • Able to handle multiple projects and work quickly to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Has extreme knowledge of and experience in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, and video. • Holds extensive experience in still & time-based imagery creation and editing. • Possesses powerful and energetic work ethic and extreme organizational skills. • Equipped with strong artistic ability, technical skills, and competence with hands-on activities. • Able to conceptualize and execute effective logos, branding, graphics standards, style guides, etc. • Self motivated and able to work well under pressure both independently and in a team environment • Equipped with excellent written and oral communication skills. SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Commissioned to design all print & web graphics and advertising materials for VA Greek Picnic 2011 & 2012 • More than 90 percent of designs selected for product consideration and development (RP55 Group, Inc - A.K.K.O. Clothing Brand, Azzure Denim, SHMACK, Imperial Junkie Brand). • T‐Shirt design selected for Nationwide “Respect My Vote” campaign (2008 Election) • Selected to design college prep binder and pamphlet (educational resource materials) for the Access College Foundation and website • "Best in Show” Award for artwork display in 2004 and 2009 SKILLS & PROFICIENCY Adobe Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, Image Ready CS5, InDesign, & After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro HD, iMovie, DVD Studio Pro, Pro Tools, Sound Studio Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Director, Shockwave 3D Studio Max, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) WordPress, Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Picasa, Google Docs PROFESSIONAL PROFILE • Arts Instructor. (Part-time) Old Dominion University. Norfolk, VA (January 2011 – Present). Total of 3 Courses: Drawing As Illustration: Teach various drawings methods and methods of Illustration as well as its history and origin. Investigate various dry and wet media in the purpose of creating imagery conveying message or narrative, Fundamentals of Digital Art: Teach computer graphics/design, illustration, production and digital media via the Macintosh computer platform. Software covered: Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe InDesign CS5, and video editing with iMovie. Drawing Composition: Teach strengths in composition and mastering drawing techniques with two-dimensional work. Instruct students on the various forms of compositional structure, a variety of wet and dry medium, and drawing as a series of problem solving situations. • Freelance Graphic Artist. The Collective Artistry. Virginia Beach, VA (November 2010 – Present). Freelancing has been an integral part of my professional experience. Design print and web marketing content (logos, business cards, flyers, banners, wedding invitations, album covers, brochures, apparel design, and other marketing paraphernalia) for clients nationwide. Brainstorm and mock up design ideas, present ideas to clients, meet with clients and adjust designs to fit needs or taste, project budgets and schedule, and use computer software to execute designs by specified deadline. Review graphic materials to be presented and ensure information is presented in an eye-catching, yet organized manner. • Chief Marketing Officer. International Rebel Club. Norfolk, VA (March 2009- May 2014) • Event Planner and Marketing Coordinator. C.T.G. Enterprises. Virginia Beach, VA (October 2005- Present) • Graphic Artist, RP55 Group, Inc., A.K.O.O. Clothing Brand, PlayCloths, Azzure Denim, Indigo Red, SHMACK, Imperial Junkie, & more. Virginia Beach, VA (October 2006 – January 2011) Major Creative accomplishments include:
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EDUCATION
• M.A. in Digital Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD May 2005 • B.F.A. in Illustration, Cum Laude, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD May 2004 • Attended Summer Study Abroad Program for Drawing & Painting Thesis, Sorrento, Italy Summer 2003 FEATURED PUBLICATIONS AND PRODUCT PLACEMENT • Merchandise, Advertising Materials, and Web Publicity for Virginia Greek Picnic 2011 www.2011.vagreekpicnic.com • Album Cover and packaging for Recording Artist “Sanura” entitled “The Green Room” (2011) • International Rebel Club, Urban/Street Wear Shopping web and blog site, www.rebel-club.com (2011) • Complex Magazine, Sales Advertisement Spread (2011) • Hip‐Hop Weekly Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 23. Pages 38‐39 (2008) • Respect My Vote Campaign – Designed T‐shirt for entire campaign coordinated by The Hip Hop Caucus & A.K.O.O. Brand Clothing. www.hiphopcaucus.org (2008) • KARMALOOP – Global Streetwear Culture, Urban/Street wear Shopping website. www.karmaloop.com, (2008), Kashbah Section – Shmack, Imperial Junkie Brands • College Prep Binder, ACCESS College Foundation, Azzure Denim, Indigo Red, Shmack Clothing, Imperial Junkie, RBC Centura Bank, COX Cable, Hampton Roads, Virginia (2007) • LINK Magazine – Introspective Article on Up & Coming Fashion Designers in Hampton Roads, Icarus Clothing (2007) • “Trailblazer’s Tribute: Blazing the Trail for Years to Come” The Year 2005 In Review ‐ Untouchable Magazine, Baltimore, Maryland (2006) • “Damn It Hurts to Laugh: The Life of Richard Pryor” – Untouchable Magazine, Baltimore, Maryland (2006) • “Rumor, Scandals, & Lies” – Untouchable Magazine, Baltimore, Maryland (2006) • “Art: Moment’s in Life Shared,” Daily Press, Hampton, Virginia (2005) • “What’s Happening,” Daily Press, Hampton, Virginia (2005) • MICA Undergraduate Prospectus ‐ Annual Catalog and “Juxtapositions,” MICA News & Events Calendar ‐ Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland (2005) • Portfolio Magazine, Monthly Arts & Local Events Newspaper/Magazine for Hampton Roads Region (2003) • Profiles in Excellence ‐ Maryland ‐ DC Region (Fall 2002) REFERENCES Dianne Debeixedon, Chair, Department of Art, Old Dominion University, Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529 Telephone: 757.683.4047 | Email: ddebeixe@odu.edu Emily S. Labows, Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Virginia Beach, 201 Market St., Suite 204, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Telephone: 757.385.0226 | Email: elabows@vbgov.com Joshua Alvelo, CEO & Owner, Innovative Twist, 900 Commonwealth Place, STE 225, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Telephone: 757.553.1111 | Email: innovativetwist@gmail.com Nischika Bridges, Owner, Sliders Sports Lounge, 3157 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Telephone: 757.822.3189 | Email: slidersportslounge@gmail.com WORK SAMPLES A DVD of work samples will be provided upon request. Complete Resume available for download below:
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