SUMMARY
Experience developing visual communication and graphics that achieve marketing and
product development goals for dynamic companies.
Ability to combine fresh, youthful perspective with willingness to learn and work hard. Solid team skills for building relationships to work hard in a coordinated, upbeat and productive manner.
EXPERIENCE
September 2016 - February 2018
SMITH OPTICS - Portland, OR
Graphic Design Intern
smithoptics.com
Responsible for helping with concept, design, production and presentation of product graphics and color, retail visuals, catalogs, product packaging, logos, technical illustrations, apparel, eComm digital advertising, social media asset development. Created original graphics and developed color for multiple product categories. Consumer and trend research to stay relevant with our consumer base and industry. Consistently seeking out projects while gaining knowledge with every task.
October 2012 - December 2013
NHS INC - Santa Cruz, CA
Graphic Design Intern
nhs-inc.com
Responsible for the development and execution of product graphics (skateboards, wheels, t-shirts), preparation of catalog layout. Managed in-studio and on-location athlete and product photo shoots which included art direction, production scheduling for models and athletes. Assisted in team and brand management, coordinating and organizing events. Reaching out to artist’s, models and athletes for catalog photo shoots and company projects. Update and maintain brand web and social media presence.
December 2016 - 2018
TILT - Portland, OR
Graphic Designer
tiltitup.com
Responsible for development and designing product graphics, merchandise, illustrative content for social media, web, and soft goods.
ADDITIONAL
Adidas Skateboarding Art Show - Kamp Grizzly 2316 Ne Portland, OR 97232
Solo art show ‘Among The Leaves’ - Snow Peak 410 Nw 14th Ave Portland, OR 97209
Multiple hard and soft good collaborations with various action sports, outdoor, modern fashion company’s.
SKILLS
Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Digital / Film Photography, Screen Printing, Painting
EDUCATION
ART INSTITUTE - Portland, OR
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Summer 2014
REFERENCES
Jeff Kendall | Vice President NHS Inc
Santa Cruz, CA | (831 ) 600 - 1140
j.kendall@nhs-inc.com
Andy McCabe | Creative Director, Smith Optics
Portland, OR | (208 ) 721 - 0162
andy.mccabe@smithoptics.com
Chatham Baker | Creative Director, Carhartt dog wear
Park City, UT | (208 ) 720 - 1375
chathambaker@gmail.com
Mark Welsh | Owner / Photographer, Subjekt Objekt
Portland, OR | (206 ) 229 - 3460
mark@subjektobjekt.com