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BRIAN S. JOURIS
5 Chestnut Place, Framingham MA 01701
Tel: 978-270-2051
Email: jourisdiction@gmail.com
Website: www.jourisdictiondesigns.com
GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGNER
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
DESIGN
EXPERIENCE
Graphic and Web Design Professional Certificate
Boston University, Center for Digital Imaging Arts (BUCDIA) Waltham, MA
9/10
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts
Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
5/04
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Ability to apply graphic design principles to produce print documents and digital media.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
Motivated-driven learner with a positive attitude; able to work as a member of a team or independently.
Possess strong, verbal and interpersonal skills to interact with staff and clients professionally.
STRENGTHS
* Adobe Creative Suite 5
* Adobe Dreamweaver
* Adobe Photoshop
* Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe InDesign * Microsoft Word
Adobe Fireworks * Microsoft Excel
HTML & CSS
Microsoft PowerPoint
WORKING KNOWLEDGE
* Javascript * Action Script 3
* WordPress * PHP 5.0
* jQuery
* Goldmine
* Adobe Flash * Act! & DBA
Volunteer, SMD Live LLC, Boston, MA
1/13-5/13
* Assisted management to promote artist by producing marketing materials to increase sales by 10%.
* Captured live performances utilizing video and still camera; increased fan base on social media outlets.
Graphic Design Intern, Esente Music Group, Beverly, MA
1/12-5/12
* Created CD covers, web banners for bands, anti-bullying flyers and drinking & driving campaign posters.
* Co-produced music digital CD and researched Internet to locate new talent for CD.
Freelance Designer, Jourisdiction Designs, Framingham, MA
2/11-Present
* Increased public awareness by 100% with a logo for the Town of Littleton 300th Anniversary celebration.
* Designed Certificate of Appreciation, award certificates and logos for U.S. Army Reserve units.
* Produced posters to assist promote annual car club event; attendee list rose by 25%.
* Developed marketing materials; elevated social awareness and attendance for local organizations.
* Improved aesthetics by 80% with client; provided a large-scale design for kiosk at Boston Logan Airport.
Web Designer, Genuine Voices, Needham Heights, MA
* Redesigned Web site for non-profit organization as part of a team; increased traffic by 50%.
* Assisted team member to generate an instructional manual on how to use WordPress for client.
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
9/10
Team Leader / Senior Instructor-writer, U.S. Army Reserves, Attleboro and Ayer, MA
5/92-Present
* Generated PowerPoint slide shows for training classes and lectures; strengthened Soldier’s skills by 50%.
* Assisted team members with assignments, increased team productivity and met deadlines by 75%.
Contractor, Faith Casler Associates, Manpower, OfficeTeam, AccountPros
12/11-Present
Positions held: Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Data Entry Specialist
* Compiled data, checked figures in database and prepared financial documents for an IPO review.
* Screened and directed all incoming phone calls using a multi-line phone system.
Contractor, Faith Casler Associates, Natick, MA
2/07-6/09
Positions held: Human Resources Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Administrator Coordinator
* Resourced job candidates for recruiter; met goal six months ahead of scheduled deadline.
* Revised a 12-page manual; provided congruity and allowed staff to complete tasks faster by 35%.