Markie Renee James EDUCATION Associate in Applied Science Advertising & Graphic Design Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC May 2018 ADDRESS 2478 Harding Road Connelly Springs, NC, 28612 PHONE 828.334.7314 E-MAIL [email protected] Graphic Designer SUMMARY A detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator that enjoys a fast-paced environment. Proficient skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, Muse, Word, and Excel. Bringing creative passion and thoughtful solutions to you and your company. NC SkillsUSA Entrepreneurship 1st Place, April 2018 CVCC’s Sharktank Competition 1st Place, Nov 2017 SkillsUSA National T-shirt Design 1st Place, June 2017 NC SkillsUSA T-shirt Design 1st Place, April 2017 Homes for Hearts Volunteer, December 2017 Make a Wish Volunteer, February 2016 Homes for Hearts Volunteer, December 2016 Professional Pet Stylist Unleashed, Mtn View, NC July 2014–2017 Employee of the month 9/15 4/16 Bathe and groom all breeds, client intake, customer management, inventory, etc. Graphic Design Intern MDI Evolve, Hickory, NC June 2017–Current Design, submit, and complete projects banners, web banners, decals, magazine inserts, grocery inserts, invitations, trade show elements, POP kits, etc. Professional Pet Stylist PetSmart, Hickory, NC August 2008–July 2014 Employee of the month 11/13 Care Story of the month 11/13 Cat Grooming Certification 5/12 Bathe and groom all breeds, client intake, customer management, inventory, etc. EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY AWARDS SKILLS Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Muse Animate Word Excel