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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
JUNIOR GRAPHIC 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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Possess good conceptual skills, production skills and design abilities to produce for print and web.
Exhibit a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and committed to superior customer service.
Ability to manage a high volume of projects effectively within a fast-paced environment.
Highly detail-oriented, strong organization skills and able to work independently or as a team player.
STRENGTHS
* Adobe Creative Suite 5
* Adobe Dreamweaver
* Adobe Photoshop
* Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe InDesign
Adobe Fireworks
HTML & CSS
Microsoft Word
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Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Photography
Videography
WORKING KNOWLEDGE
* Javascript * Goldmine
* WordPress * Act! & DBA
* jQuery
* iMovie
* PHP 5.0
Freelance Designer, U.S. Army Reserves, Attleboro and Devens, MA
8/10 - Present
* Received an award for acting with initiative and provided artistic talents to enhance the Battalion’s image.
* Designed poster, brochure, flyer and business cards; assisted raising manning levels from 48% to 65%.
* Created award certificates, Soldier handbook, logos and company coin; increased moral by 20%.
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.
* Developed marketing materials for local organizations; social awareness and attendance rose by 50%.
* Improved aesthetics by 80% with client; provided a large-scale design for kiosk at Boston Logan Airport.
Volunteer Graphic Designer / Photographer / Videographer, 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.
Web Designer, Genuine Voices, Needham Heights, MA
9/10
* Redesigned Web site for non-profit organization as part of a team; increased traffic by 50%.
* Assisted team to generate a WordPress users guide; enabled client to navigate website comfortably.
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
Manager / Team Leader, U.S. Army Reserves, Attleboro and Ayer, MA
5/92-Present
* Generated PowerPoint slide shows for training classes; tests displayed Soldier’s skills rose by 50%.
* Assisted team members with assignments; increased team productivity and met deadlines by 95%.
Contractor, Faith Casler Associates, Manpower, OfficeTeam, AccountPros, MA
12/07-Present
Positions held: Executive Assistant, HR Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Operations Coordinator
* Designed data cards for Staples Corporation IS department; increased employees awareness by 15%.
* Maintained calendar, coordinated travel, processed invoices; allowed VP to manage tasks with ease.
* Directed incoming phone calls using a multi-line phone system; provided 100% office coverage to clients.
* Resourced job candidates for recruiter; met recruiting goal six months ahead of scheduled deadline.