
Web and Graphic Designer at CURE International
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Web and Graphic Designer at CURE International
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area
Having worked in marketing and communications related positions for almost 5 years since graduating from college, I'm actively pursuing a career as a media and marketing professional specializing in the design aspect of communication.
My goal is to successfully run and operate my own firm, JAG Design Ideas as a design and consulting agency for years to come.
While my firm is currently a one man show, in future I hope to surround my self with successful employees who will be a valuable part of the success of my team.
I have much to learn about business and about the creative industry. Part of my short term goals includes having the chance to be part of a creative team that would prepare me to run my firm down the road.
Graphic Design, Web Design, Front End Design, Interface Design, Youth Marketing Trends, Youth Design Trends, Pop Design Trends & Styles, Print Design, Graphic Art, Fine Art, Extreme Sports Design
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2009 — Present (4 months)
Responsible for creating compelling visual design for print publications and CURE International’s websites, e-mail marketing campaigns and social media sites. Coordinates with the VP of Communications & Donor Relations, Marketing Specialist and Communications Specialist to ensure that all visual designs communicate desired messages and function successfully for a variety of audiences in order to support the goals of the organization.
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Primarily teaching non-credit technology courses, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Computers Basics, Internet Basics, Intro to Digital Cameras, to mostly adult students (continuing education).
(Graphic Design industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
JAG Design Ideas is the business vehicle for my freelance professional creative services.
I offer a wide range of design and consulting services including marketing consulting, ad development, creative direction, internet marketing project management, print design, front end web design, SEO, information architecture, photo retouching and enhancement, digital art, and alot more.
The majority of my work deals with the actual design and production process of graphic design, illustration and graphic art.
JAG Design Ideas also sells custom t-shirts, skateboard decks, hats and other design related products.
(Privately Held; EDMC; Education Management industry)
July 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for recruiting students to the online programs of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; Worked in a call center setting; Interviewed students for admissions, assisted them in applying to school, oversaw their registration process and helped them get started with their first term;
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for various PR aspects including representing the organization at conferences, camp fairs, career fairs and community fairs by hosting a both; designed marketing publications and a quarterly newsletter; involved with fund raising; served as host to groups staying at the organizations facilities for retreats or camp
Bachelor of Science , Communication - ADV/PR , 2000 — 2004
my wife, family, exercise, outdoor activities, art and design, magazines, football, Steelers, snowboarding, muscle cars and tuner cars, skateboarding, music, faith (Christian), technology, classic church literature (Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis, Chambers), fine food, photography, street arts, breakdancing