Resumé

469-835-0656
kevin.pha101@yahoo.com

I am a very friendly, loyal, and dedicated individual who strives for success in any environment. I welcome new challenges and I am always willing to learn more.

Work History
Freelance Work

• (November 2012) - Won 2nd Place for book cover design at Brookhaven College.
• (October 2012) - Helped design a company wide motivational poster at NOSCO Packaging.
• (April 2012) Movie Poster made for client Ed Mochrie pertaining to the horror/comedy genre.
• (February 2012) Contacted by nonprofit Christian organization to make a logo.

MMT-MetroMedia Technologies (completed Aug. 2012)
Graphic Design Intern
Dallas, TX

Worked under Marketing Director to come up with new solutions for marketing and advertising materials.
Collaborate with Senior Lead Designer in New York office on various marketing projects and strategies.
Designed Sell Sheets, Email Blasts, Web Banners, 60 page Product Catalog, and more
Email blast sent to over 2000 clients
Catalog mailed to over 7000 clients
Used InDesign for professional layouts of various projects.

OfficeMax (11/2011-present)
work #: (972)-315-6305
ImPress Printing/Sales Associate
Lewisville, TX

Desktop Publishing ( flyers, business cards, posters, banners, logos, etc. )
Specialize in Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/MS Office
Digital Printing ( Xerox 550, 4112, Canon iPF6300 wide format )
Pre-press work ( assist customers in designing print-ready material )
Provide customer service
Take care of various customers’ individual and bulk orders
Order supplies when needed
Lamination, mounting, bindery and finishing services
Able to handle multiple jobs at a time under tight deadlines, usually work individually
Perform machine maintenance when necessary

Academy Sports and Outdoors (11/07 - 10/2011)
work #-(972)-316-5200
Apparel Sales Associate
Lewisville, TX

Provide customer service
Help managers come up with new planogram ideas
Keep Sales floor clean
Assist logistics crew with unloading freight
Stock new items/restock returns and misplaced items


Education

Major: Visual Communications - Graphic Design/Illustration for Print and Web

• Brookhaven Community College (2010-2013)

Fluent in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and some knowledge about Dreamweaver ( HTML/CSS basics ).
Up to date on current industry programs ( Adobe Creative Suite 4,5,6 & MS Office programs )
Various works displayed in Visual Communications Gallery.
VCOM Club Secretary 2011-present

Acquired knowledge of basic and advanced design concepts through:
Graphic Design Basics
Illustration
Computer Illustration I & II
Digital Imaging I &II
Web Design I
Digital Publishing I & II
Typography Design
Visual Branding
Design Communication I & II
History of Communication Graphics


• University of North Texas (2009-2010)

Studio Art classes taken to refine my art skills:
Drawing I & II
Design I & II
Art Appreciation
History of Communication Design


Lewisville High School (2005-2009)
Lewisville, TX

• High School Diploma
• Perfect Attendance
• A-B Honor Roll all 4 years
• Played football 5 years


References

Abhi Vyas: 214-750-4668, avyas@mmt.com
-Marketing Director of MetroMedia Technologies Dallas TX

Kathleen Gressett: kgressett@nosco.com
-HR Manager of Nosco Carrollton TX

Ray-mel Cornelius: 214-946-9405, ray-mel@raymelcornelius.com
-Professor of Basic Graphic Design/ Illustration/ Portfolio Development

Wes Smith: jwsmith@dcccd.edu
-Visual Communications Department Officer

Rock Morris: rmorris@rmorris.com
-Professor of Design Communication I & II

Giraud Polite: gpolite@dcccd.edu
-President of Visual Communications Department

Farrell White, Jeff Owens, Sean Glinka, Wil Granados
(972)-315-6305, store360@officemax.com
-Managers of OfficeMax Lewisville TX

Projects by Kevin Pha

Layout Design
5 Files

Illustration
11 Files

Logos
11 Files

Advertising
3 Files

Book Design
2 Files

Marketing Material
11 Files

Quote Poster
2 Files

Stationary Designs
7 Files

Patterns
1 File

Web Banners
7 Files