Gawain Atwater

Water Works

I’m an enthusiastic, open-minded Graphic Designer/Fine Artist with a creative process that communicates mentally as well as visually. My strengths include but aren’t limited to managing complex projects and routine tasks, excellent organizational skills, and detail oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Resume

Gawain Atwater
478-997-1806 | info@gawainatwater.com
www.gawainatwater.com/portfolio

WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer
Graphic Designer – May 2009 to Present
In this time of being a freelance designer full-time, I’ve had the opportunity to execute the coordination of numerous projects ranging from logo building to t-shirt designing and printing.

Great Southern Publishers
Graphic Designer – March 2006 to May 2009
While here, I carried out the design of magazines, logos, brochures, maps, ads, web site layouts, design consultation, photography and production management.

Citizen & Georgian
Graphic Designer – May 2004 to March 2006
This job was versatile beyond its’ field of newspaper layouts and ad design. I also had the privilege to take on sports photography, writing, interviewing and ad sales.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Mac and PC Operating Systems, Screen Printing, Microsoft Office and Photography

EDUCATION
BFA in Commercial Design – May 2003
Fort Valley State University – Fort Valley, GA
Courses included: Graphic Arts Techniques and Processes, Graphic Design, Typography, Print Making, Web Design, Fine Arts, Drawing and Package Design

Certificate in HTML – December 2003
Middle Georgia Technical College – Warner Robins, GA
Courses included: Web Site Design, HTML, Web Site Layout and Networking

EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
2008 GOLD ADDY
Publication Design (Magazine or Book) AAF-Coastal Carolinas

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request

Location

Perry, GA

Specialties

  • Print
  • Art Direction
  • Illustration

Experience

10+ years

Education

Fort Valley State University

Awards

• ADDY Award, Myrtle Beach, SC. 2008 Rabun County Newcomers Guide