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Illustrator, Cartoonist, and Graphic Design Professional
John Ashton Golden
Chicago, IL
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About
I have been a freelance illustrator, designer, and comic book artist for over 15 years. I graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2001, BFA Illustration, AAS Graphic Design, with a concentration in Creative Writing. I pride myself on being "Versatile with a Voice", fast, reliable, and easy to work with. I am available for freelance, contract, commission, and full or part-time work with the right company. Contact me today to get your project started!
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Education
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BFA IllustrationRochester Institute of Technology1997 - 2001
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AAS Graphic DesignRochester Institute of Technology1997 - 2001
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Concentration Creative WritingRochester Institute of Technology1997 - 2001
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ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY2001
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Experience
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Studio AssistantChicago, IL2014 - Present (12 years)Seasonal/Short-Term Studio Assistant
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Rough Hardware Counter SalesChicago, IL2014 - 2014Rough Hardware Counter Sales
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Warehouse Temp ExtraordinaireChicago, IL2010 - 2014 (4 years)Warehouse temp at popular user generated t-shirt warehouse. Responsibilities include pulling and packing orders, refilling inventory, scanning packages and preparing packages for shipment, being awesome. Highly detailed, fast-paced work environment.
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NRFU EnumeratorUNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAUChicago, IL2010 - 2010Member of the "Non Response Follow-Up" unit for Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Responsible for contacting citizens and obtaining census information in a friendly, polite, and thorough manner.
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Art InstructorChicago, IL2009 - 2009Co-teacher for an outdoor decorative furniture painting job training apprenticeship for selected applicants ages 14 - 19 Instruction, demonstration, guidance, supervision. 2008 - 2010 RAVENSWOOD SPECIAL EVENTS Chicago, IL Site Prep Overhire site preparation position working for Special Events Service. Worked various aspects of setting up and taking down the Chicago Marathon, Blues Fest, Gospel Fest and more.
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Scenic ArtistLincolnwood, IL2007 - 2008 (1 year)Overhire position working for Scenic Art Studio. Primary duties included scenic painting, faux finish, fireproofing backdrops, millwork, and some set installation for museums and theater.
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Art InstructorEAST CHICAGO ARTS INITIATIVE (ECAI)East Chicago, IN2007 - 2007Taught several weekly extra-curricular art courses with Pre-school-5th grade age children to supplement educational cutbacks in the East Chicago area.
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Art DirectorLincolnwood, IL2006 - 2007 (1 year)Responsible for layout, graphic design, and management of multiple projects in busy Children's Electronic Books Department. Working with team of senior art directors, editors, and animators to create books based on popular licensed characters. Knowledge and understanding of numerous licenses, such as Nickelodeon, Disney, and Sesame Street.
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Staff Sign ArtistTRADER JOE'S COMPANYChicago, IL2002 - 2005 (3 years)Staff Sign Artist The first full-time artist (establishing a new company hiring policy) in the Trader Joe's Company due to the high quality of my work. Responsible for daily design, illustration, maintenance of handmade shelf tags, chalkboards, informational signage, special projects and painted surface murals with high turnaround. Product stocking, receiving shipments, customer service, product knowledge.
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Bartender, ServerTHE CLADDAGH INNHarwich, MAJun 2002 - Sep 2002 (3 months)Bartended and served at busy local Cape Cod Irish pub, restaurant, and lodge during the summer. Managed the indoor and outdoor bars and worked as a doorman on various occasions. Responsible for some food prep, communication with cooking staff, checking in lodge patrons, and closing.
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Residence CounselorHILLSIDE HOUSECoeymans, NY2001 - 2002 (1 year)Responsible for supervision and caretaking of developmentally disabled residents and their households. Completed medical course, which certified me for administering medication. Also trained in CPR and First Aid.
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LandscaperCOSTANZA ENTERPRISES INC.Rochester, NY2001 - 2001Mobile Landscaper at three apartment complexes. Responsible for environment design, planting, trimming, weeding, watering, mowing, grading, special projects etc.
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Art Department Sales & ServiceR.I.T. CAMPUS CONNECTIONSRochester, NY1997 - 2001 (4 years)Art Department Sales, register sales, customer service, product stocking, maintenance, product display, product knowledge in busy campus art supply department at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
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Affiliations
Mortal Mirror Studio
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@johnashtongolden, member since 2010
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