J. Ryan Powell

Objective
Seeking a graphic design career that utilizes my strong print design abilities
while providing challenging opportunities for professional growth.

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design

Professional experience
Bay Creek Resort & Club Virginia Beach, Virginia
December 2005 - present
Graphic Designer
Design print and display collateral, ads and direct mail pieces for resort properties
Work with real estate agents for self promotional pieces
Prepare files for vendor printing
Serve as archivist for extensive image collections

Richmond Magazine Richmond, Virginia
May 2005 - December 2005
Graphic Artist
Implement design, production and layouts for editorial sections of the magazine
Implement design, production and layouts for advertising in the magazine
Maintain and provide on-going design of the website, ad banners and monthly content

ECS Controls, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia
June 2004 - May 2005
Graphic Designer
Design new company identity (logo, letterhead and business cards)
Design and maintain web site
Design, implement, and facilitate marketing plan for the company

Best Buy Co., Inc. Richmond, Virginia
May 2002 - June 2004
Product Specialist
Cultivated and strengthened customer relations
Developed product knowledge, selling skills and merchandising standards

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia
July 2001 - May 2002
Security Guard
Monitored access to residence hall facility
Provided resource information to residents and visitors
Enforced University policies and qualities of living

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia
August 1999 - May 2001
Resident Assistant
Developed and implemented social programming to strengthen community
Developed mediation and conflict resolution skills
Advised and counseled students

Technical Skills
Business Applications
Acrobat, PowerPoint, Word
Creative Applications
Adobe: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Macromedia: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Freehand
Operating Systems
Windows and Mac OS

Personal Qualities
Excellent communication skills
Highly motivated to achieve goals
Strong organizational skills
Strong multitasking skills
Outgoing
Team player

References available upon request.