Leslie Graves
Memphis, TN
About
Visual Communications
- Experience:
- 5 years
- Education:
- ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
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Leslie Graves
(901) 502-9545
lgraves311@gmail.com
Summary:
To obtain a position in graphic design while allowing me to demonstrate my creative and organizational skills with opportunities to develop them further.
Specialties:
Adobe Creative Suite 3, Acrobat, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro , Autodesk, 3ds Max, Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Picture Manager, PowerPoint, Project, Word
Experience:
Printer at United Color Lab
March 2012 - June 2012 (4 months)
Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols. Examine developed prints for defects, such as broken lines, spots, or blurs. Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
Graphic Design Intern at Telisa Franklin & Company
April 2010 - March 2012 (2 years)
• Design concepts for special events
• Create business cards, logos, and flyers
Event Planner, Media Promotions at Media X
March 2007 - March 2010 (3 years 1 month)
• Assist in promotions for reality television models
• Plan nationwide events
Instructor Assistant Volunteer at Bridges USA
October 2009 - February 2010 (5 months)
• Assist fellow students to prepare their resumes
• Encourage a positive attitude to the unemployed
Veterinary Technician, Head Kennel Manager at Companion Animal Hospital
June 2006 - October 2009 (3 years 5 months)
• Perform operative care and emergency care
• Provide maintenance nutritional guidance to clients
• Personnel, supplies, and inventory
• Providing personal care to hospitalized, grooming, and boarding patients
Receptionist, Head Kennel Manager, Veterinary Technician at Mt. Moriah Animal Hospital
April 2004 - June 2006 (2 years 3 months)
• Personnel and inventory
• Assist in the organization and scheduling of events
• Provide routine and emergency medical treatment to patients
Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant at Fox Ridge Animal Hospital & Pet Resort
July 2000 - April 2004 (3 years 10 months)
• Prepare animals and equipment for surgery
• Clean & sterilize instruments
• Maintain medical records & restock supplies
Veterinary Assistant at Pet Health Center
June 2000 - December 2001 (1 year 7 months)
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, cutting nails, and cleaning ears. Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Outside Sales Representative at Elite Promotions Group
January 2000 - June 2000 (6 months)
Exceeded all sales quotas and quarterly objectives while providing customers with marketing promotions involved within their business, corporate communication, campaign development.
Kennel Assistant at Vet Pets Animal Hospital
June 1999 - August 1999 (3 months)
Exercise and feed boarding patients, administer medications, clean and sanitize exam rooms, cages, and lobby for welcoming new patients.
Community Service at Sysco Foods
August 1995 - May 1999 (3 years 10 months)
Unload food products within the warehouse to prepare for the cooks.
Community Service at Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation of Connecticut
August 1995 - May 1999 (3 years 10 months)
Exercise and play with retired racing greyhounds that were ready for adoption.
Community Service at Kevin Bacon/KyraSedgwick’s Vacation Home
August 1995 - May 1999 (3 years 10 months)
Rake leaves, clean house, furnish patio, walk dogs, and water plants as requested by these celebrities.
Skills & Expertise:
Project
Adobe Acrobat
Photoshop
PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign
Microsoft Office
Dreamweaver
Microsoft Excel
Illustrator
Outlook
Flash
After Effects
Education:
ITT Technical Institute-Cordova
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Project Management, 2012 - 2013
ITT Technical Institute Cordova
Associate of Applied Science, Visual Communications, 2010 - 2012
Activities and Societies: Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
No, Veterinary Technology, 2000 - 2001
The Marvelwood School
High School Diploma, general studies, 1995 - 1999
Woodland Presbyterian School
Diploma, General Studies, 1988 - 1995
Activities and Societies:
Odyssey of the Mind National Finals
Honors and Awards:
ITT Technical Institute, Constitution Day Poster Contest
First Place, September 2010
The SkullCandy Urban Assault Art Competition
First Place, October 2010
