Resume/CV | charlesxaviermoss

Charles Moss

1003 N 1st ST Apt A1 Renton WA 98057

Graphic Designer

Graphic Artist with a focus on Print Production, Branding, Multimedia trends, Web Design, Illustration, and Animation.

Technical/Creative Skills

Proficient with both Mac and PC

Pre-Press, Printing/Scanning/Copying

Adobe Master Collection (CS4), Creating PDFs

Microsoft Office, basic HTML, Microsoft Outlook

Technical Support (IS)

Database administration/Excel spreadsheets

Digital image manipulation (CS4)

Paint: Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor

Sketch: Calligraphy, ink, pencil, charcoal, chalk

Cartoonist/Logo Design

Presentations/PowerPoint

Host/Entertainer/Customer Service

Event Planning/Scheduling

Expert Photoshop Artist/ Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

Related Experience

Self Employed - Seattle, WA

April 2016 to Present

Frequently Hired as commission artist for private residents, Hotel lobby art, and display artist for local coffee shops
Create flyers for local bands, create logos and branding for local businesses

Nectar Lounge - Fremont, WA

April 2015 to November 2017

Created monthly flyers and Promoted weekly event (increased customer base and guest participation by 5%)
Networked and Socialized while creating an improv painting- for once a week event for 2 years

Georgetown Art Walk, Seattle, WA

October 2014 to February 2016

Handled the responsibilities of making attractive arrangements of stage, decorations, lighting, food stalls, video and sound systems
Directly involved in vendor selection, hotel negotiation, onsite management and event implementation
Interviewed potential visual and performing art talent for upcoming events

Education

Visual Communications Program Certificate of Completion 1994

Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA

Army National Guard Certificate of Honorable Discharge 1997

A.I.T. Military Training, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO

Business Training Program Certificate of Completion 2003

Washington Cash, Seattle, WA