Design Professional & Fine Artist
Dayton, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Freelance Graphic Designer & Fine Artist at Tom Watson III Freelance Graphic Design & Fine Art
- Past
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- Full-Time Student at University of Dayton
- Custodian at Patterson Homestead/Dayton & Montgomery County Historical Society
- Landscaper at Lunne Landscaping
- Landscaper/Hardscaper at Grunder Landscaping Co.
- Subcontractor Assistant at Aaron Boyd Construction (Sole Proprietorship)
- Enumerator at U.S. Census Bureau
- Fashion Consultant at Victoria's Secret Catalogue
- Sinclair's Clarion contributing writer and cartoonist at Sinclair College
- Habilitation Specialist/Recognized Home Leader/Activities Director/Purchaser/Special Olympics Coach at ResCare Inc. formerly VOCA Corporation
- Special Olympics Coach at Special Olympics
- Residential Specialist (part time) at Marshall House Group Home at Eastway Corporation
- Delivery Driver/etc. at Cassano's Pizza & Subs
- Grill Cook at Friendly Ice Cream Corporation
- Custodian at Environment Control
- Education
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- University of Dayton
- Sinclair Community College
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Tom Watson III’s Summary
I have been a student in both the Fine Arts and Graphic Design fields of study, completing a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Dayton in Graphic Design. I have also earned an Associate’s degree from Sinclair College in Graphic Design.
I have had a variety of experiences outside of the classroom.
I have been published in a number of independent magazines, organized and participated in group art exhibits, and I have been the official website photographer for a Dayton live music venue/night club, as well as other interesting accomplishments.
My post-college work has included identity design for charitable organizations. I designed all the publicity materials for a number of benefit events, and have done various other freelance work. Because of these and many other life experiences, I am a well-rounded individual who can be an asset to your company. I will also benefit by joining your company, where I will gain further valuable experience.
Tom Watson III’s Specialties:
Skills - Macintosh and Windows platforms, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe InDesign, Quark X-Press, Dreamweaver, various animation programs and other software programs in addition to hand drawing/painting/print making/3-D skills.
Tom Watson III’s Experience
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Freelance Graphic Designer & Fine Artist
Tom Watson III Freelance Graphic Design & Fine Art
(Graphic Design industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)
Various graphic design projects such as identity design, logo design, full production of business cards, promotional materials for Cathy's Foundation, OGC, Jimmy Modern, etcetera. In addition, I have been having an ongoing series of solo fine art exhibits.
My Arbor Vitae solo art exhibitions – Terra Cotta Cafe, Ashworth's Beauty Group, Dolcessa, Starbucks Coffee Company, Art in Motion, Central Perc European Cafe, Jimmy Modern’s Vintage Furniture & Decor, C2 Open Studio, and at UD in McGinnis Center & ArtStreet.
Arbor Vitae debut solo art exhibition – August 2007 at Ha Ha Pizza in Yellow Springs, Ohio. -
Full-Time Student
University of Dayton
(Design industry)
August 2003 — August 2006 (3 years 1 month)
Full-time student in the Visual Communications/Design program
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Custodian
Patterson Homestead/Dayton & Montgomery County Historical Society
(Hospitality industry)
November 2004 — February 2005 (4 months)
Maintenance of the historic home of John Patterson (founder of NCR and savior of Dayton during the Great Flood of 1913)
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Landscaper
Lunne Landscaping
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Facilities Services industry)
April 2004 — August 2004 (5 months)
Implemented landscape designs for businesses & homes; performed maintenance of landscape installations; etcetera.
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Landscaper/Hardscaper
Grunder Landscaping Co.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Facilities Services industry)
August 2001 — January 2002 (6 months)
Implemented landscape designs for businesses & homes; installed hardscape designs; performed maintenance of landscape installations; etcetera.
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Subcontractor Assistant
Aaron Boyd Construction (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Construction industry)
October 2000 — July 2001 (10 months)
Refurbished historical home; demolition; roofing; framing; exterior and interior painting; etcetera.
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Enumerator
U.S. Census Bureau
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
May 2000 — September 2000 (5 months)
Conducted interviews of Montgomery County, Ohio residents for the United States Census and documented results.
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Fashion Consultant
Victoria's Secret Catalogue
(Public Company; Retail industry)
May 1996 — August 1999 (3 years 4 months)
Fashion Consultant/Customer Service Representative; placed orders for customers; succeeded in commission sales; handled customer service issues; data entry; assisted in training of newly hired employees.
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Sinclair's Clarion contributing writer and cartoonist
Sinclair College
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
September 1996 — June 1998 (1 year 10 months)
Cartoonist and contributing writer.
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Habilitation Specialist/Recognized Home Leader/Activities Director/Purchaser/Special Olympics Coach
ResCare Inc. formerly VOCA Corporation
(Public Company; Mental Health Care industry)
October 1990 — April 1996 (5 years 7 months)
Habilitation Specialist for mentally/physically challenged residents in a group home atmosphere; activities coordinator, recognized home leader, Special Olympics coach up to state level.
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Special Olympics Coach
Special Olympics
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 1994 — August 1995 (1 year 6 months)
Coached Special Olympics athletes in the Dayton, Ohio area and took them to the State level in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio State University arena.
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Residential Specialist (part time) at Marshall House Group Home
Eastway Corporation
(Government Agency; Mental Health Care industry)
June 1992 — August 1994 (2 years 3 months)
Assisted in care and living environments for mentally/physically handicapped residents in a group home atmosphere; trained in CPR and basic first aid; assisted with resident behavior intervention.
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Delivery Driver/etc.
Cassano's Pizza & Subs
(Public Company; Restaurants industry)
1989 — 1990 (1 year )
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Grill Cook
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Restaurants industry)
1987 — 1989 (2 years )
Grill cook, dishwasher, busser, server, grounds keeper, etc.
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Custodian
Environment Control
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Facilities Services industry)
1985 — 1987 (2 years )
Custodian for two Centerville, Ohio banks during evenings.
Tom Watson III’s Education
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University of Dayton
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree , Visual Communications/Design with concentration in Printmaking , 2003 — 2006
(NASAD Accredited)
Awarded the Rike Foundation Scholarship for 2004-2005 school year and the Saint Joseph and Judith D Grant Scholarships 2005-2006.
Orpheus Literary & Art Magazine – Published in both Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 editions at UD.
Bela Horvath juried art exhibition – Spring 2005, 2006 at UD.
Closing Arguments art exhibition – Spring 2006 at UD.
InHouse art exhibition – Spring 2006 at UD.
M-Fest art exhibition – Spring 2006 at UD.
Dean’s List awarded at cumulative GPA: 3.7- Activities and Societies:
- AIGA/Fusion – Membership in AIGA and Fusion Design organization 2004-2006 at UD.
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Sinclair Community College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) , Visual Communications with a concentration in Fine Arts , 2003
(NASAD Accredited)
Dean’s List awarded at cumulative GPA: 3.0
Additional Information
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Tom Watson III’s Interests:
Music, art.
Tom Watson III’s Groups:
Dayton Visual Arts Center, AIGA
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Ohio Mac Users
Tom Watson III’s Honors:
Arbor Vitae solo art exhibitions – September 2007 and beyond at Shapes For Hair Salon, Starbucks Coffee Company, Central Perc European Cafe in Oakwood, Ohio; Ashworths Beauty Group, Jimmy Modern’s Vintage Furniture & Decor, C2 Open Studio, and at UD in McGinnis Center & Art Street in Dayton, Ohio.
Arbor Vitae debut solo art exhibition – August 2007 at Ha Ha Pizza in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
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