Resume

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[vcex_heading text=”STANDARDS” style=”bottom-border-w-color” responsive_text=”true” text_align=”left” font_size=”17″][vcex_spacing]

I am committed to providing you with the best design solutions possible, all while creating smooth experiences from beginning to end.

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Every project has my full attention. I work deligently until your project is complete, and you are totally happy with the result.

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Every creation is fully unique and designed to fit your individual needs. I creatively incorporate the elements you need into your design.

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[vcex_spacing][vcex_heading text=”ABOUT ME” style=”bottom-border-w-color” responsive_text=”true” text_align=”left” font_size=”17″][vcex_spacing size=”15px”]

I have been passionate about art and design from very early on. As a budding designer, I taught myself a wide range of design skills. I am motivated by the uniqueness of individual projects and have a natural talent for capturing their essence. I am an artist inspired by my surroundings, from the mundane to the extraordinary. I am a wildly ambitious, intensely optimistic, and exceptionally talented designer who loves to create dynamic print and digital experiences.

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No matter what project I’m working on, my solid skill set makes me capable of producing high quality results time after time. I am highly skilled with Photoshop and The Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress Web Development, Marketing and Photography. In addition I contiually attend seminars, workshops and more to re-educate myself with current trends and tools.

I’d really love to work on your next project. Send me a note and let’s see if we can work something out. I just might be the perfect designer/developer for YOUR project.

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You can see my accomplishments listed below, or download a copy to print.” text_align=”center” font_size=”17″ font_weight=”normal” color=”#ffffff”][vcex_spacing][vcex_button url=”https://chozengraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Eric-Jones-Resume_CV-Web.pdf” download_attribute=”true” size=”medium” style=”minimal-border” align=”center” color=”white”]DOWNLOAD[/vcex_button]
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We all start somewhere, and for me that was school. I attended a four year college where I was a full-time student.

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MBA Marketing New Media and Communications
Southern New Hampshire University | 2019

BA Arts & Science: Concentration Studio Art-Graphic Design
Georgia State University | 2015

General Studies / Dual Enrollment
Savannah State University | 2011

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Where you work and what you do can say a lot about you, Looking back I certainly have a lot to say.

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Graphic Designer | Hogarth Worldwide | 2019

  • Designed on-site in Cupertino, California for  leading and highly recognized tech company, Apple for their most anticipated products announcement; Tasks included producing screen imagery with Photoshop, to be featured on all marketing communication materials for assigned region/country market.
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Graphic Designer | Peleman Industries USA | 2017 - 2019

  • Work with the Marketing Lead & Art Director to help support the sales and customer service departments, ensure collateral and other communications reflect the company’s brand accurately, and promote its’ products effectively.
  • Produce sales collateral including price sheets, brochures, marketing pieces for trade shows, email blasts, social media, website and other marketing applications

Graphic Designer / Retail Consultant | Big Frog Custom T-Shirts | April 2016 - April 2017

  • Manage and Monitor daily operations per system procedures
  • Manage customer transaction including: generation quotations and invoices, generating artwork, printing production and on-time fulfillment
  • Manage customer correspondence such as phone, email and personal
  • Shipping and receiving

Senior Graphic Designer | Georgia State University | April 2015 – April 2016

  • Responsible for art direction and graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, completion and delivery
  • Design and produce marketing communications (print and digital) pieces for a wide variety of clients within Division .
  • Collaborate with creative team, internal account teams and clients to develop creative solutions and then translate those solutions through a variety of channels.
  • Stay current on industry trends.
  • Mentor other designers (staff, freelance, interns, etc.).

Marketing Director | Georgia State University | May 2014 – May 2015

Spotlight Programs Board is the official programming board for Georgia State University, providing events such as Homecoming Week and PantherPalooza Spring Concert to over 32,000 students.

  • Oversee and Design all Promotional Material, Oversee Photography and Videography within Spotlight.
  • Plan, develop and execute all marketing, advertising and public relations for over 80 events
  • Manage the organization’s website and social media platforms
  • Administer 21 committee members and manage a $10,000 budget
  • Staffed more than 80 events ranging from 50-3,800 people and planned 16 promotional events
  • Create monthly newsletters and display boards for student body

Graphic Designer | World Changers International | October 2013 - May 2015

Marketing Department – Jan. 2015 – May 2015
Arrow Records / Taffi Dollar Ent. – Oct. 2013 – Dec. 2014

  • Collaborate with marketing and product marketing teammates to support our website design and content marketing (blog, social media assets, and more).
  • Help bring new ideas for design and content creation to the team using your expertise and eye for great design.
  • Scope and create templates for our marketing team to be more efficient in their posting on social media, the blog, email, and other channels.
  • Manage other design needs such as presentations, signage, and trade show collateral as needed.

Graphic Designer | GSU Housing | October 2011 - September 2015

  • Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
  • Work within Branding Guidelines
  • Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
  • Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
  • Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
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I design because it’s what i love to do, not for the rewards and recognition but along the way great things have happened.

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Creative Director
LOL Comedy Honors New York | 2017

Conference Speaker
Power Networking Conference | 2016

National Association for Campus Activities: South | 2014
Best Social Media Award
Best Volunteer Flyer
Best Volunteer Social Media Campaign
Best Volunteer Calendar