Jesse Wingard
12166 Metric Blvd. Apt. 352 Austin, TX 78758-8659
Phone: 985.226.7070
Email: jwingard@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Graphic Designer position in a creative environment with an opportunity for advancement and challenge to grow



EDUCATION

Louisiana Tech University, November 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

H.L. Bourgeois High School, June 1994
High School Diploma



EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer | Round Rock Leader
September 2006 - Present
Primary job responsibilities include producing display advertisements for print and digital output, dummying the newspaper, and creating PDFs of finished pages according to print specifications.

Ad Designer | The News-Star
August 1999 to July 2006
Primary job responsibilities included producing display advertisements for print and digital output, creating special advertising supplements, and developing various marketing materials.

Ad Compositor | The Ruston Daily Leader
September 1998 to August 1999
Primary job responsibilities included advertising design, layout, and retrieving AdSEND documents.



SKILLS

- Ten years of professional graphic design experience

- Highly skilled in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, QuarkXpress, Macromedia FreeHand, and various word processing programs

- Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently or as a group player

- Creative and detail-oriented person that strives to set and achieve high standards and goals



HONORS AND AWARDS

First Place - Texas Press Association, 2007
Advertising

Employee of the Month - Austin American Statesman
December 2007

Second Place - Louisiana Press Association, 2005
Staff Generated Black & White Over 1/2 Page

Gold Addy - The Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana, 2002
Newspaper Spread/Multiple Page Color - Holiday Gift Guide

Silver Addy - The Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana, 2002
Newspaper Spread/Multiple Page Color - Northeast Louisiana Outdoors

Gold Addy – The Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana, 2001
Newspaper Insert/Supplement - Lawn & Garden

Gold Addy - The Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana, 2000
Newspaper Insert/Supplement - Grambling State University

Gold Addy – The Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana, 2000
Newspaper Insert/Supplement - Woods and Waters

Silver Addy - The Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana, 2000
Newspaper Insert/Supplement - Ducks Unlimited



PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Please contact me for a list of references.