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Christopher B. Jones

About

My goals are to continue to grow as a graphic designer, and take every opportunity for learning that I am exposed to. I expect to give my all in work ethic and enthusiasm for the position and be receptive to constructive criticism. I strive to lend my creative voice and acquired knowledge and be a positive presence on all with whom I come in contact.

Resume

Qualifications: Familiar with PC and Macintosh OS 9/ OS X operating systems Proficient with graphic, web, and layout applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Macromedia Flash, AfterEffects Capable of leading a group of peers, being self motivated, and communicating with various levels of management

Education: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Anticipated Graduation in May 2008. BFA in Graphic Design.

Leadership Experience:
President-Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., 2006-07. Presided over meetings, prepared an annual budget and fundraising campaign, coordinated and organized service and social programs, and served on boards for special projects

Secretary and Historian-Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., 2005-2006. Coordinated 25th year reunion of the chapter at the University of Tennessee. Served as alternate-delegate to the fraternity's international convention. Designed and produced all promotional materials for chapter functions. Coordinated, planned, and organized first and second annual business/networking expo for minority business professionals, students and faculty on the University of Tennessee campus.

Resident Assistant. Counseled 40 + majority freshman males. Served as role model. Designed, promoted, and implemented educational and social programs.

Design Experience:
Creative Communications Group of The Office of Communications & Marketing; The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Intern. (May 2007-Present)
Designed logos and other communications materials, worked with editors, creative directors, and clients on projects related to events and public relations campaigns for the University of Tennessee System and all of its parts.

Entrepreneur, Knoxville, TN
(2003-present) Designed websites and promotional materials for campus organizations, departments, and other entities to help earn extra money while in college.

Knoxville Area Urban League
Intern. (Summer 2004) Designed brochures, website, and training materials for Urban League programs. Redesigned corporate logo and identity.

Employment History:
Resident Assistant, Project Grad Knoxville. The University of Tennessee, Summer 2006

Webmaster, Office of Minority Student Affairs. The University of Tennessee, March -December 2005

Resident Assistant, North Carrick Hall, University Housing. The University of Tennessee, August 2004 -May-2005

Activities: American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Southeastern Regional Board-Webmaster, Black Cultural Programming Committee-Historian, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Love United Gospel Choir, Student African American Brotherhood Charter Member

Location

Knoxville, TN

Specialties

Public relations
Brochures
Brand identity

Education

The University of Tennessee

Awards

Featured in 60th Annual Student Art Competition Allen White Alumni Scholarship Phoenix Literary Arts Magazine UT Academic Challenge Grant UT African American Achievers Scholarship $1000 Sam Walton Community Scholarship Hardeman County Jaycees Scholarship

Affiliations

AIGA, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.