{"id":26,"date":"2011-08-21T03:48:51","date_gmt":"2011-08-21T03:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/claytonpollard.com\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2024-05-06T01:00:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T01:00:12","slug":"links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/claytonpollard.com\/?page_id=26","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>I am passionate about using graphic design to transform spaces and provide experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Using my artistic background, my attention to clients\u2019 budgetary and design needs, and my knowledge of materials and fabrication methods I consistently provide unique and achievable results.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 24px;\">Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Jarvis Signs<\/strong>. Madison, TN.<br \/>\n2023 &#8211; Present,<strong> Environmental Graphic Designer &#8211; Team Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"84pu7-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"59j0p\" data-offset-key=\"84pu7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"84pu7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"84pu7-0-0\">Creating complete wayfinding, programming, design concepts, and fabrication of signage packages to meet the needs and budgets of clients.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"59j0p\" data-offset-key=\"2vlcs-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2vlcs-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2vlcs-0-0\">Often functioning as a project manager by communicating directly with clients, determining estimates, coordinating installations, and overseeing manufacturing.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"59j0p\" data-offset-key=\"9ab3s-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9ab3s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9ab3s-0-0\">Providing guidance and support to team members on daily tasks, projects, and initiatives.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"59j0p\" data-offset-key=\"rr5r-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"rr5r-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"rr5r-0-0\">Monitoring workflow within the department to optimize team members skills and resources.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"59j0p\" data-offset-key=\"eenpk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eenpk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eenpk-0-0\">Implementing new technologies into existing systems based on industry best practices.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jarvissigns.com\/profile\">https:\/\/www.jarvissigns.com\/profile<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Signcraft USA<\/strong>. Nashville, TN.<br \/>\n2012 &#8211; 2023,<strong> Environmental Graphic Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"5gq94-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a45qp\" data-offset-key=\"5gq94-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5gq94-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5gq94-0-0\">Balanced concurrent time-sensitive projects and collaborating with colleagues to meet or exceed expectations and deadlines.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a45qp\" data-offset-key=\"a2k5h-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a2k5h-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a2k5h-0-0\">Researched new materials and fabrication methods.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a45qp\" data-offset-key=\"d27c4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"d27c4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"d27c4-0-0\">Participated in brainstorming sessions with the design team on new ideas or approaches.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a45qp\" data-offset-key=\"asu7b-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"asu7b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"asu7b-0-0\">Developed creative sign packages in alignment with the client&#8217;s requirements and brand vision.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a45qp\" data-offset-key=\"ed2kr-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ed2kr-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ed2kr-0-0\">Created shop drawings that effectively communicated complex fabrication methods and ideas.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signcraftusa.com\/\">www.signcraftusa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Plaza Artist Materials<\/strong>. Nashville, TN.<br \/>\n2009 &#8211; 2012,<strong> Assistant Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"2go6t-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"6mdel\" data-offset-key=\"2go6t-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2go6t-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2go6t-0-0\">While my primary role was sales associate, additional responsibilities consisted of opening and closing duties (key-holder), lead picture framing designer, and classroom coordinator.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"6mdel\" data-offset-key=\"3h17m-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3h17m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3h17m-0-0\">Helped oversee the daily operations of the store.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"6mdel\" data-offset-key=\"4tk0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4tk0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4tk0-0-0\">Coordinated and prepared for daily art clubs, demonstrations, and classes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"6mdel\" data-offset-key=\"dd36l-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dd36l-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dd36l-0-0\">Calculated and entered end of day cash and credit sales into accounting software.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Spartan Products<\/strong>. Memphis, TN.<br \/>\n2007 &#8211; 2009,<strong> Senior Graphic Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\" data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\">\n<li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5ar55\" data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\">Designed and produced all artwork and designs for custom silkscreened products.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5ar55\" data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\">Assisted customers with branding and marketing for one of a kind products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"5ar55\" data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7ka44-0-0\">I Worked quickly and efficiently with a production team in a fast-paced environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Southern Graphics Council<\/strong>. Oxford, MS.<\/p>\n<p>2004,\u00a0<em>Printmaking <strong>Internship<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Archived artwork and information into a virtual database.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Southern Graphics Council\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southerngraphics.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.southerngraphics.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Printmaking and Graphic Design.<br \/>\nUniversity of Mississippi. Oxford, Ms.<a title=\"University of Mississippi Art Dept\" href=\"http:\/\/www.olemiss.edu\/depts\/art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.olemiss.edu\/depts\/art\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Computer Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Proficient in: Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Canva, Onyx<br \/>\nExperience in: Quickbooks, Power Point, InDesign, AutoCAD, Dreamweaver and Sketch Up<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Additional\u00a0<\/strong><b>Achievements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Volunteer with the Marketing Team at Friends of MACC (Metro Animal Care and Control)<\/p>\n<p>Freelance Graphic Designer<\/p>\n<p>Ricoh flatbed printer operating experience<\/p>\n<p>Artwork Publications: <em>The Yalobusha Review, Hyperbole Literary and Art Journal, and The Art of Caring<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Student Art Association, University of Mississippi<\/p>\n<p>Southern Graphics Council<\/p>\n<p>Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am passionate about using graphic design to transform spaces and provide experiences. Using my artistic background, my attention to clients\u2019 budgetary and design needs, and my knowledge of materials and fabrication methods I consistently provide unique and achievable results. Work Experience Jarvis Signs. 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