Curtis Jackson, Jr
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Creative Graphic Artist and Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to idea and concept development. Offering 13 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development collections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Designer
Vertical Visual Solutions
Seattle, WA
07.2022 - Current
- Successfully manages multiple complex projects from design conception to production readiness.
- Design and develops concept designs for interior and exterior architectural sign packages, wayfinding, environmental graphics, displays, public art, and other forms of visual art.
- Develop fabrication, production, and material specifications.
- Understand and interprets scaled architectural drawings, floorplans, and site maps.
- Review and proof reads designs, revisions, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Uses design and project management software for the execution of daily tasks.
Technical Designer /Design Coordinator
Tube Art Group
Bellevue, WA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Creates shop drawings and layouts for signage and EGD projects.
- Programming sign location plans and message schedules utilizing Wayfindit.
- Successfully utilizing design templates and CADTools in Adobe Illustrator.
- Creates production ready designs and full-size production files.
- Maintain a high attention to detail, while juggling multiple projects and working under tight timelines.
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
Remote
08.2009 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
Estimator
Rojas Plastering
SeaTac, WA
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
Estimator
Western Systems Inc.
Everett, WA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for Construction projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
Project Planner / Estimator
Bennu Enterprises
Nashville, TN
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Prepares completed estimates for assigned projects.
- Gathers requirements, defined scopes, allocated resources and established schedules meeting or exceeding project demands.
- Manages a minimum of 60 projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements.
- Utilizes Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office to provide relevant information, evaluations and forecasted production plans.
- Analyzes projects for capital deployment and helped structure multi-million dollar deals.
Graphic Design Intern
Academic Affairs, WKU Campus
Bowling Green, KY
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Created design work for print and digital sales and marketing campaigns.
- Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe inDesign to develop product mockups and prototype designs.
- Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
Center Consultant
FedEx Office
Bowling Green, KY
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
- Utilized exceptional communication to connect with customers, assess needs and present solutions.
- Exhibited exceptional customer service at all times, including addressing customer inquiries and ensuring resolution.
General Merchandiser
Meijer
Bowling Green, KY
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
- Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
Warehouse/Delivery Driver Helper
Family Leisure Center
Nashville, TN
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Used proper safety techniques and gear such as lifting straps to move items off the truck.
- Set up Outdoor furniture products for customers and cleaned up all trash.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor.
Customer Service Representative/General Merchandiser
K-Mart
Bowling Green, KY
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Resourcefully responded to customer requests for products, services and information.
- Provided elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
- Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
- Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
Education
Bachelors Of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2017
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Budget Forecasting
- Administrative Tasks
- Maintenance
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Typesetting
- Production Planning
- Printing
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Timeline
Production Designer
Vertical Visual Solutions
07.2022 - Current
Technical Designer /Design Coordinator
Tube Art Group
12.2021 - 05.2022
Estimator
Rojas Plastering
12.2021 - 02.2022
Estimator
Western Systems Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2021
Project Planner / Estimator
Bennu Enterprises
11.2017 - 08.2020
Graphic Design Intern
Academic Affairs, WKU Campus
05.2015 - 05.2017
Center Consultant
FedEx Office
05.2015 - 03.2016
General Merchandiser
Meijer
10.2014 - 05.2015
Warehouse/Delivery Driver Helper
Family Leisure Center
05.2014 - 08.2014
Customer Service Representative/General Merchandiser
K-Mart
05.2013 - 05.2014
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
08.2009 - Current
Bachelors Of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Western Kentucky University
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