Jim Earley, Graphic Designer

About

About me

Graphic Designer

For the past 17 years I've worked in Design, from large government agencies to small private firms. I always strive to further develop my design skills, innovation, art and ideas. I retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2004, but my journey in art and design began decades before. As a young artist, I sold my work and exhibited in shows. From there I was drawn into graphic and web design. I graduated with a BFA and MA in Design at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. This private design college in Denver is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Phone: (805) 433-5461
City: Ventura, California, USA

Email: jim_earley@hotmail.com
Freelance: Available

Resume

My Resume

Summary

Jim Earley

Innovative and deadline-driven Graphic/Web Designer with 16 years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable. Competent in Motion Graphics, SEO and E-Commerce. PDF portfolio (9mb, 27 pages)

Education

Master of Arts: Design Strategy and Innovation

2013 - 2014

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design

2012 - 2013

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Denver, CO

Associates of Arts: Art

2011 - 2012

Coastline College, Fountain Valley, CA

Teaching Credential, State of California

2022

Designated Subjects Credential, State of California

Certificate in Graphic Design

2003 - 2004

Montgomery College, Germantown, Maryland

Professional Experience

Instructor for Graphic / Web apps and Microsoft Office apps

2022 - Present

Ventura Adult and Continuing Educatation Center, Ventura, CA

Instructor for Graphic and Web Applications (Photoshop, InDesign etc.).
Instructor for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel etc.).
Designed graphic and web projects for the school including flyers, banners and brochures.
Regularly updated school website.
Ensured that students are on track with their courses by providing feedback on their work.
Participated in professional development activities to keep up with industry trends.
Created lesson plans that integrate design principles with computer technology skills.
Prepared students for careers in graphic / web design by teaching them design principles, techniques, and other relevant information.

Graphic / Web designer

2014 - 2022

Abbeon Cal, Inc., Ventura, CA

Graphic and Web Designer for tools distributor company. Designed, prioritized and managed all graphic and web design projects and ensured deadlines were met.
Produced print, email and AdWord marketing campaigns and tracked results in Google Analytics and other marketing platforms.
Projects included: Annual 90-page catalog, periodical and magazine ads, flyers, postcards, mailers, and large displays.
Web banners, videos, SEO, updates to Social Media and OMS/Content Management E-commerce. Video/Photography: Shooting, uploading, editing, annotating footage.

Graphic / Web designer

2008 - 2014

Fickewirth Benefit Advisors, Ventura, CA

Sole Graphic and Web Designer for this benefits consulting company. Designed, prioritized and managed all graphic and web design projects.
Projects included a wide range of visual media from print to website design and presentations. Performed photography touch up services and developed motion graphics.
Worked with clients, marketing managers and account managers to visualize creative ideas from conception to completion.

Sign Design / Web designer

2004 - 2007

Dave Ashley Signs, Frederick, MD

Sole operator of the sign and banner shop. Performed all sign layout and design, customer service, accounting, ordering of supplies and installation aspects of the trade.
Designed brochures and logos. Designed web sites.
Recommended customers on the most appropriate sign design solution.
Installed lettering (and Vehicle Wraps) on various vehicles and materials.