My growth as a creative professional is a direct result of my comprehensive career experience in graphic design, illustration, web design, and concept development.
Throughout my career, I have displayed the ability to execute diverse projects from conception to completion, meet client specifications, and surpass expectations. I have a history of completing projects for clients from a wide range of industries, including food & beverage, entertainment, and motor vehicle manufacturing.
My ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues and clients has been repeatedly proven throughout my career. I am highly capable of adapting to new challenges and accustomed to the rigors of fast-paced work environments requiring sharp attention to detail, consummate accuracy, and outstanding communication skills.
Further detail concerning my career history, accomplishments, and areas of expertise can be viewed below in my profile.
My specialty areas include:
Graphic Design
Illustration
Web Design
Creative Project Management
Adobe Creative Suite | Procreate | Sketchbook Pro
In consecutive roles, I forge solid relationships with clients across diverse industries to fully understand assignment briefs and execute project deliverables on time. In addition, I collaborate with professionals from clients' organizations when needed to ensure creative objectives and specifications are fulfilled.
New Belgium Brewing:
Conceptualize and produce custom illustrations for the "Voodoo Ranger IPA" brand.
Develop social media campaigns and create storyboards, static images, and pre-production for the brand's animated posts.
Created Point-of-Purchase pieces and performed concept work on a selection of the brand's merchandise sold on its online store.
Gaelstone Media:
Co-creator of the "Action Mice" animated series that is presently in production with a scheduled 26-episode first season to premiere in the U.S. in early 2023.
Establish the visual appearance and atmosphere of the Action Mice Universe.
Build character and vehicle concepts, environments, and location designs for the animated series.
CBS Star Trek: Picard Seasons 2 &3:
Served as freelance graphic designer; worked remotely from Colorado Springs.
Earth-Link Origins:
Develop concept illustrations and designs that align with the requirements of the production.
Maintain open lines of communication with the Producer and Creative Director to discuss proposed designs.
ZMOT Auto (Zero Moment of Truth, Inc.):
Freelance graphic designer for the retail automotive company based in Greater Los Angeles, which specializes in digital marketing solutions.
Developed automotive advertising remotely.
Jon Eddy Productions:
Freelance illustrator and designer.
Completed work for the venue based in Colorado Springs, CO, that held live music, sporting, and special events.
I started my own creative services business from the ground up in 1994 and quickly developed a strong reputation in Colorado and across the U.S.
In detail, I lead all aspects of both small and large creative projects for a wide range of clients to facilitate strong brand awareness and business growth. I complete special requests for unique designs either through digital software tools or by hand. Furthermore, I consistently execute high quality project deliverables.
• Designed new logos and recreated logos from client-provided concepts.
• Create web ready graphics, comps, layouts, custom character designs, vehicle and prop designs, and illustrations.
• Executed various projects across digital media channels, including social media campaign designs and concept illustrations for film and games.
• Oversee and optimize workflow of designs to clients and appropriate vendors.
Creation of custom illustrations and designs for local events and charities.
Work directly with the owner and other key personnel to design graphic/point-of-sale/logo/banner/print ad designs & daily project management, as well as creating web content.
- Brand development
- Digital and print advertising design.
- Eblasts design
- Web sliders and banner design
- Custom illustrations for special events.
Leveraging significant career experience as a creative professional and an extensive skill set, I joined AdPro 360 and made an immediate impact on its team.
In this role, I partnered with the Account Executives and other key personnel to strategically create graphic, point-of-sale (POS), sales, logo, banner, and print ad designs. I directed all facets of daily creative project management from conception to completion. In addition, I maintained a professional attitude at all times when communicating with clients.
• Created weekly print advertising layouts and digital display advertising, monthly themed logos and graphics, weekly blasts for automotive dealers, and POS items for various clients.
• Designed web sliders and landing pages for numerous clients' websites.
• Created graphics for diverse events, including vinyl banners, mirror danglers, posters, and other required items.