Resumé

Davis M. Jaye
DavisJaye@aol.com

Objective
To obtain a position as a visual artist which will allow me to utilize my skills in graphics and illustration to create dynamic, imaginative designs

Skills
A creative, versatile multitasker with experience using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, and traditional pen and ink illustrations; strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent customer relations

Experience
1992 - 1995 Department of Theatre, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Freelance Graphic Artist
While acquiring a BFA in Theatre Performance, designed posters and billboards for the Department’s productions, including:
Isabella The Queen
The Rainmaker
Uncommon Women (And Others)
Staring At The Sun
As You Like It

1989 - 1991 Folio Weekly, Jacksonville, FL
Graphic Artist
Worked as a member of the art department, preparing a weekly magazine for publication under a strict deadline, designing:
Ads for the magazine’s clients
Feature layouts
Cover designs, including selecting photographs
Cover illustrations
T-shirt illustrations for the magazine and magazine-psonsored events
Logos, mastheads and interior designs for sister magazines, Folio Arena and Folio Home

1988 - 1989 Office for Student Financial Affairs, University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL
Graphic Artist
Designed covers and layouts of financial aid brochures and pamphlets

While pursuing an acting career, worked as a freelance illustrator and designer, on theatre posters, t-shirt designs, mascot designs, and children’s book illustrations

Education Adobe Illustrator Training, Marilou Grant, instructor, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Adobe Photoshop Training, Keith Johnson, instructor, Beverly Hills, CA
Bachelor of Design in Fine Arts, May 1989, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Art History minor
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance, cum laud, December 1995
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Projects by Davis Jaye