1. Arkansas Business Publishing Group 2007-2012
C R E A T I V E D I R E C T O R
In charge of the design and layout of all special publications. These included: Arkansas Bride, Arkansas Living,
Little Rock Family, Arkansas Newcomers Guide and many more. Responsibilities included managing the design staff;
coordinating with production and printers to meet specific deadlines; hiring photographers and illustrators; directing cover
and feature photo shoots; writing headlines and cover blurbs; copy editing; and filling specific requests from advertising clients.
Special skills include: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop.
Historic Arkansas Museum Gift Shop 2006-2007
A S S I S T A N T M A N A G E R
Kept shelving and displays full and immaculate. Ran the register during extremely busy times such as when a group
would visit the museum. Worked with vendors, filled purchase orders, and assisted the manager in any capacity needed.
Helped inventory entire store. Found new Arkansas-made creations to feature. Excelled at making customers
from all over the country comfortable and at ease in the shop.
Britton James Art & Design 1996-2005
C O - O W N E R / D E S I G N E R
I had many duties for this design firm. Some of the projects I worked on include: brochures, ads, posters and a monthly magazine
we produced, Arkansas Natural. Recruited clients, met specific design needs, and produced special promotions.
Maintained a client base through effective customer service.
M e l issa B ritt o n
1912 Sanford Dr. Apt 1, Little Rock AR 72227 / cell: 501-563-7373 / mbritton1776@sbcglobal.net
E X P E R I E N C E
E D U C A T I O N
Parsons School of Design
BFA Communication Design
R E F E R E N C E S
Available on request
P R E V I O U S R E T A I L E X P E R I E N C E
In NYC: Cooper Hewitt Design Museum Gift Shop, Macy’s (Children’s Shoes); Capezio’s in the Village;
Putumayo Dress and Gift Shop.
UALR
Studied English and French language, ongoing
Dean’s List 4.0 GPA