Objective
Customizing art to fit a specific lifestyle, I approach all elements of communication with the questions that will directly yield the most comprehendible and concise answers to each challenge in design.
Summary
8 years experience, combining creativity with savvy account executive skills.
15 years experience, creating custom artwork and original music
Responsible for directing the strategy and creative execution of numerous online and offline marketing successes.
In-depth experiences with a wide range of clients and industries.
Especially adapt at guiding the creative process from conception to execution.
Design Experience
Josh's Treehouse, Chicago, Illinois
2003–present, Freelance Art Director
Create ads, websites, logos, point-of-sale material, and direct response campaigns for local small businesses and associations
Make new business presentations to prospective clients
Develop business through strategic selling and active listening
Present campaign creative to client and record feedback
Manage photo shoots and print runs
Provide business opportunities to branch vendor affiliates
Fresh Apparel Printing, Dyer, Indiana
2010–present/seasonal, Graphic Designer/Screen Printer/Customer Service Representative
Coordinate overall communication, reports, and day to day tasks from the Midwest Sales Team to the art department
Lead brainstorm sessions with clients and create custom graphic designs
Execute all projects from in-home office, storefront, and the streets
Coordinate the printing and shipping of the finalized design
Quote, track costs and bill projects
Advertising Plus, Hinsdale, Illinois
2010–present, Graphic Designer
Create custom ad campaigns for national business owners
Coordinate with the sales and marketing departments
Execute all projects from in-home office
Implement descriptive copy writing
Correspond directly with the client to assure satisfaction upon completed projects
YPA Directional Marketing, Mokena, Illinois
2006-2009, Associate Art Director
Conceptualized, wrote, and designed ads and Websites
Worked directly with marketing and sales teams
Researched and brainstormed with the Senior Art Director on new projects
Coordinated the printing and shipping of the finalized designs
Catalogued, saved, and managed back-up copies of artwork to hard drive and disc for company archival purposes
Performance Communications Group, Chicago, Illinois
2003–2004, Graphic Designer
Designed and revised advertisements, websites and direct mail campaigns
Mocked-up complicated print pieces such as brochures, folders and booklets
Catalogued, saved, and managed back-up copies of artwork for company archival purposes
Coordinated day to day activity with traffic department
Researched projects and brainstormed with the Creative Director
Clients
Alsip Home Nursery, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Bar Association, American Car Care Center, American Taekwondo Association, AT&T, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Champp's Restaurant & Bar, Chicago Bar Association, Council of Residential Specialists, Del Monte Foods, DirecTV, Dish Network, Gutter Helmet, Aurelio's Pizza, Healthy Women's Fitness Center, Hollywood Casino, Horseshoe Casino, Insure One, James & Sons Jewelers, Kenneth J. Allen & Associates, Lexus of Orland/Merrillville, Loyola University, Marco's Pizza, McDonald's, PLS Payday Loan Stores, Prairie Materials, Provena Health Care, Robert Morris College, Shedd Aquarium, Skyway Music, Sprint Nextel, Wolf Trap
Fine Art Experience
Josh's Treehouse, Chicago, Illinois
1996–present, Freelance Painter/Muralist
Customize concepts according to arranged structure or room
Incorporate color scheme
Paint and stencil with spray paint, acrylics, oils, and house paint
Build custom-sized canvases or wood panels with box frame
Accent walls, cabinets, windows, doors, and furniture with paint
Clients
Residential/commercial buildings, and homes
Exhibitions
B54, Chicago, Illinois 2010
Starline Gallery, Harvard, Illinois 2006-2010
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, Tennessee 2007
B & D Foodmart, Miller, Indiana 2007
The Four Elements Gallery, McCullough School of Fine Arts Building, Bloomington, Indiana 2006
Roots Restaurant, Bloomington, Indiana 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Show, Bill Parks Gallery at American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois 2003
Associates of Applied Science Degree Show Bill Parks Gallery at American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois 2001
Music Experience
Josh Tree/Centric i.e./Nacrobats/Mama Nuke
1996–present, Singer/Song Writer/Poet/Performer
Writing original song lyrics and poetry
Freestyle rap and spoken word/p>
Recording original songs
Aiding in the production of instrumentals
Performing solo or with a group on stage
Performances and Appearances
WHPK 88.5 FM CTA Radio Show Guest, Chicago, Illinois 2002-2010
The Abbey Pub, Chicago, Illinois 2010
The Green Olive, Chicago, Illinois 2010
Starline Gallery, Harvard, Illinois 2006-2010
Cavanaugh's, Schererville, Indiana 2009-2010
Soprano's, Griffith, Indiana 2005-2010
Cagney's, Hobart, Indiana 2009
Melody Inn, Indianapolis, Indiana 2006
Jungle Room, Bloomington, Indiana 2005-2006
Uncle Fester's, Bloomington, Indiana 2005-2006
Indiana University HipHop Congress, Bloomington, Indiana 2005-2006
Education
1999-2003, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications/Design, American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois
Computer Skills
Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe In-design CS5, Adobe Flash CS5, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, HTML, CSS , Quark Xpress and Microsoft Office
Creative Skills
Graphic design, package design, copy writing, murals, illustration, mixed mediums, portraits, characters, models, and sculpture
Mediums
Computer, spray paint, acrylics, oils, house paint, watercolors, markers, pen and ink, pencil and colored pencil
Musical
Singing, rapping, spoken word, hand drums, sampling, breakdancing
Video
Writing, producing, filming, acting, directing
References available upon request