1. summary
Skilled and enthusiastic designer, specializing in
print and digital designs, also transitioning to more
web-related designs. My focus is on layout, color,
typography, and clean design. I also like progressive,
cutting-edge design, new fonts and staying current and
relevant. My passion is bringing order to chaos and
making things beautiful, clear and concise.
education
Studied at Chapman University in Orange, California.
Received a BFA in Graphic Design in 2008. Also studied
at the University of Southern California for several
years, in Architecture and General Studies.
skills
Highly advanced with InDesign, Illustrator and
Photoshop. I have some web ability — basic HTML,
CSS and WordPress. I can type 70 words per minute.
I have a basic ability with Word and Excel.
references
Available upon request.
experience
September 2012–November 2014
David Riley Associates, Newport Beach, CA
Graphic Designer. Designed and produced logo sketches
into vector artwork and took art direction, produced
stationery sets and built graphic standards manuals.
I mocked up web pages and designed wayfinding and
signage. Built a 200-page art history book. Prepped
files for press and eased client correspondence.
September 2011– July 2012
SoCal Community Pages, Tustin, CA
Graphic Designer. Built and designed ads for coupon book
company. Prepped files, organized electronic files and
eased client correspondence.
November 2008–February 2009
LaborLawCenter, Garden Grove, CA
Graphic Designer/Web Assistant. Built and edited labor law
posters, designed some web banners and updated some
of their online copy and photos.
March 2008–June 2008
Sonnyside Up, Orange, CA
Intern/Graphic Designer. Worked on print pieces, ranging
from County of Orange books to ads for John Wayne
Airport and the Irvine Police Department.
BARRY PARKER
g r a p h i c d e s i g n e r
714.675.2598
barryparkerdesign@gmail.com