Chris Jordan
254.640.5960
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Career Objective:
To impart my talent, knowledge, and highly-developed skills in a position which also allows me to grow professionally and creatively. To positively contribute and to always be receptive to learning new methods, in an effort to be an asset to the continued success of your company.
Abilities:
My abilities include marketing, advertising and graphic design, layout, and the production of print. Create, setup and webmaster numerous sites at all times, as well as track all traffic to each one. Having owned my own multi-media business, I am knowledgeable regarding methods of business organization, customer service and am able to multi-task successfully. I have created and produced television shows for local cable and designed websites for prominent local politicians. My 16 years of creative print and multi-media design has earned many accolades throughout my career. If asked, former colleagues would say that I perform at an exceptionally efficient level while under pressure & deadlines.
I am fluent in every version of the following Macintosh and PC computer programs:
To impart my talent, knowledge, and highly-developed skills in a position which also allows me to grow professionally and creatively. To positively contribute and to always be receptive to learning new methods, in an effort to be an asset to the continued success of your company.
Abilities:
My abilities include marketing, advertising and graphic design, layout, and the production of print. Create, setup and webmaster numerous sites at all times, as well as track all traffic to each one. Having owned my own multi-media business, I am knowledgeable regarding methods of business organization, customer service and am able to multi-task successfully. I have created and produced television shows for local cable and designed websites for prominent local politicians. My 16 years of creative print and multi-media design has earned many accolades throughout my career. If asked, former colleagues would say that I perform at an exceptionally efficient level while under pressure & deadlines.
I am fluent in every version of the following Macintosh and PC computer programs:
• Photoshop
• Illustrator • InDesign • Imageready |
• Acrobat
• After Effects • Flash • Dreamweaver |
• FlexiSign
• Frontpage • Fireworks • QuarkXpress |
• Powerpoint
• Word • Publisher • Squarespace |
Education:
Art Institute of Houston: 9/92-3/95. Associate of Applied Science Degree in Visual Communications.
Various trainings and workshops related to the marketing and advertising industry.
Experience:
Freelance/Willo Tri Advertising, Inc. 12/12-Current: Creative Director/Co Proprietor. Making sales and finding new business for all aspects of company. Designing brochures, catalogs, websites, etc for businesses, government contracts (RFP's), political campaigns and individuals. Working with the latest Adobe Creative Suite and other field related programs in marketing and advertising.
PGC Creative, Inc., 8/09-12/12: Round Rock, TX. Senior Graphic Designer. Managed all projects for ad agency in the graphics department including website design. Worked directly with account executives, CEO of ad agency and clientele to set-up advertising and marketing plans. Created campaigns and all design materials for City of Big Spring, Austin Air Quality campaign (CAMPO) and many other projects. Still working on projects when needed with this company.
Academic Distributing, Inc., 9/06-2/08: Dewey, AZ. Art Director, Production Coordinator/Designer. Worked with marketing team to prepare projects and programs for numerous nationwide software companies. Was responsible for client communication, satisfaction, and follow-through. Designed entire concepts, advertisements, catalogs, etc. in the the Adobe Creative Suite CS 2 and 3. I was also the creator and webmaster for over 8 websites including the main company website that had daily updates and revisions. Created all animated banner ads and was responsible for tracking all print and banner ads for other sites, and controlled website stats for all sites. Would step-in wherever needed to help the company work smoothly in warehouse, delivery, and more. Was instrumental in launching Academic Photo, an offshoot company of ADI, the main function of which was to restore and preserve archival photos and documents.
Yavapai Magazine, 11/05-6/06: Prescott, AZ. Production Coordinator/Designer. Layout, designed, and art directed an 84 page monthly magazine using the Adobe Creative Suite CS2. Designed all marketing materials for the publication. Designed 80% of all ads in magazine. Worked with printer on proofs, color correction, files, etc... all within a 3 week period.
Longs Peak Communicators, 8/04-8/05: Longmont, CO. Graphic Artist. Created directories, newsletters, maps and various other publications for Chambers of Commerce throughout northern Colorado. Worked with a sales team to brainstorm ideas to sell advertising while creating all ads for the publications created by Longs Peak Communicators. Participated in daily meetings to update team and supervisors on progress of publications.
NAZ Real Estate TV, 4/03-4/04: Prescott Valley, AZ. Owner/Creator and Producer of weekly television show. Responsible for designing every show from start to finish, communicating with TV station, shooting video, graphics, sounds, visuals, voice over recording, etc... Created show along with all materials such as: radio and TV commercials, copywriting, ads, website, contracts, forms, business cards, logos, etc... Created all showcase spots and commercials seen within show. Worked as a sales representative for the show, as well.
Waccents Candles, 3/02-12/02: Prescott Valley, AZ. Graphic Supervisor. Was responsible for designing, scheduling and ordering all advertising, labels, catalogs, brochures, logos, and website for a world-wide distribution candle company. Designed candle holders and other retail display pieces. Took phone orders for candles and catalog requests. Worked with executives on marketing and advertising ideas.
YavapaiCollege, 1/01-2/02: Prescott, AZ.. Senior Graphic Designer. Marketing/advertising and graphic design. Conceptualized and executed marketing and advertising ideas for college. Taught computer programs to faculty and staff. Worked with and helped students with multimedia, video and other types of projects. Was responsible for teaching and overseeing projects done by interns for department.
W.N.I. New Media, 11/00-3/01: Prescott, AZ. Software Technician. Worked with 20 different newspaper locations throughout California and Arizona, (including Prescott Daily Courier), ordered software, wrote manuals on programs,
Prescott Daily Courier, 4/00-11/00: Prescott, AZ. Graphic Designer. Designed and layed out print advertisements, inserts, flyers and brochures for three local newspapers while on a constant hourly deadline.
U.N.I. Design, 5/98-2005: Prescott Valley, AZ. Co-Proprietor/Multi-Media Designer. Responsible for all marketing, advertising and sales for business. Did all production on advertisements, newsletters, brochures, logos and other promotional pieces for a large clientele. Supervised and oversaw all areas of operation. U.N.I. Design clients in Prescott Arizona included: Restaurants, Hospitals, Hotels, Foundations, Marketing Firms, The City of Prescott, Waugh for Sheriff of Yavapai County Campaign, and other various types of businesses.
Davis Brothers Publishing Company, Inc. 3/97-4/98: Waco, TX. Graphic Designer. Designed and maintained company website. Designed all print advertising for national printing and publishing company. Worked with clients to design brochures, book covers, logos, advertisements, web pages, and stationery.
Multimedia Publishing, Inc. 4/96-1/97: Houston, TX. Graphic Designer. Layout, designed, and art directed a monthly magazine. Designed brochures and prepaid calling cards as well as logos, posters and advertisement design for trade shows.
INTERNSHIP: 9/93-9/94 Michael Tucker Design, Houston, TX. Graphic Designer. Assisted art director with layout and design of advertising and marketing for various types of businesses.