Graphic Designer

Jarrett Kerpan

Birmingham, AL

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Self-motivated strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems with creative solutions. Enthusiastic positive team player ready to help companies grow and push forward. Effective listener and communicator with the ability to take information from a conversation and come back with new ideas & design concepts.

Specialties: Branding, Identity, Organization, & Marketing
Education
- BFA Graphic Design
  
  Mississippi University for Women
  
  2009 - 2011
- Associates in Arts
  
  Itawamba Community College
  
  2006 - 2009
- High School Diploma
  
  Itawamba Agricultural High School
  
  2002 - 2006
Experience
- Art Director
  
  Spradling International
  
  Pelham, AL
  
  Feb 2018 - Present (8 years 4 months)
- Senior Graphic Designer
  
  24 Communications
  
  Birmingham, AL
  
  Jul 2017 - Feb 2018 (7 months)
  
  • Designs websites from concept to creation
  • Creates email marketing campaigns for clients
  • Makes layouts for various printed material: tradeshow banners, direct mail, Posters, etc
  • Follows companies’ brand guidelines to create unique designs
  • Designs content for social media
- Senior Graphic Designer
  
  Golden Flake
  
  Birmingham, AL
  
  Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years)
  
  • Manages and elevates the company brand
  • Brainstorms marketing proposals including social media and email campaigns
  • Designs ads, billboards, packaging, and point of sale displays
  • Manages and updates company website
- Lead Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator
  
  Ebsco Media
  
  Birmingham, AL
  
  Jul 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 1 month)
  
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Web Design
  • Social Media
  • Branding
  • Logo Design
  • Print Design
  • App Design
  • UI/UX
- Marketing Coordinator / Head Graphic Designer
  
  Nuyella
  
  May 2012 - Apr 2013 (11 months)
  
  Market Research & Development
  
  • Promoted from Local Search Specialist to Marketing Coordinator within 2 months
  • Determine marketing objectives
  • Created & maintain company website
  • Promotional, marketing, & sales material
  • Research & analysis
  • Email Marketing
  • Brochure layout & design
  • Creative graphics
  • Social media managment
  • Company branding
- Sales Associate
  
  Walmart
  
  Oct 2005 - May 2012 (6 years 7 months)
  
  • Customer service
  • Electronics Associate
  • Photo Lab Associate
  • Connection Center Associate
- Graphic Designer
  
  PPI
  
  Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 (3 months)
  
  • Brochure design
  • Logo design
  • Sign design
  • Page layout
  • Business card design
- Graphic Designer
  
  Blufish Design Studio
  
  Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (6 months)
  
  Designed print ready media, Photography, Logos, Branding, Book Design, and Advertising.
  
  • Logo design
  • Company branding
  • Magazine ads
  • Brochure design
  • Book design
  • Page layout
  • Business card design
  • Letterhead design
  • Envelope design
Awards

2017 MARCOM AWARDS - Platinum Award - dreamitdoitalabama.com

2014 American Graphic Design Award - 2014 Tocqueville Society & Tocqueville Legacy Circle for United Way of Central Alabama

2014 American Graphic Design Award - Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama's Great Futures Start Here Report

2014 American Graphic Design Award - Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer Book Cover

Cheif Designer of Aviation in the Golden Triangle (2011)

Ads featured in Mississippi Magazine (May 2011) & Southern Living (July 2011)

Branding for Mississippi Collegiate Art Compeition (Spring 2011)

Designed Logo for NIFSST (National Institute for Food Safety & Security Training) (2011)

3rd Place in Sculpture, Mississippi State Junior College Art Show (Fall 2009)
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AMA Birmingham Member
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