Jesse Wingard
12166 Metric Blvd. #352
Austin, TX 78758
Phone: 318.237.5031
Email: jwingard@gmail.com

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

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
In my eight years of professional graphic design experience I have acquired skills in communication, trouble shooting, and the ability to work independently or as a group player. I am highly skilled in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Quark Express, Macromedia Freehand, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Various Word Processing Programs. I am a creative and detail-oriented person that strives to set and achieve high standards and goals.

EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
Round Rock Leader, Round Rock, TX. September 2006 to 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 / Special Sections Editor / Marketing Designer
The News-Star, Monroe, LA. 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, Ruston, LA. September 1998 to August 1999
Primary job responsibilities included advertising design, layout, and retrieving Adsend documents.

EDUCATION
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, November 1998
Academic course work included advanced typography, printing production, ad campaign, and illustration

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

HONORS AND AWARDS
2nd Place - Louisiana Press Association/Better Newspaper Competition, 2005
Staff Generated Black & White Over 1/2 Page

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

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

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

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

Gold Addy - American Advertising Federation/The Ad Club of Northeast Louisiana, 2000
Newspaper Insert or Supplement - Woods and Waters

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

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Please contact me for a list of references.