JT Jones was born in 1989 in Chicago, IL and was raised by his mother who encouraged him to pursue his goals. As a child, he was a quick learner and competitive with a creative eye. By age 16, he took graphic/web design college courses and won a scholarship with his portfolio. He attended college for one year but had to stop due to health issues. He then worked in management, marketing, and communications while continuing freelance design work. After 5 years, he decided to pursue design full-time and enrolled in Full Sail University to graduate with exemplary grades. His goal is now to become a Creative Director with his 8 years of experience and fulfill his brand mantra as a Creative visionary.

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2. My name is JT JONES

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I was born Jan 12, 1989 and raised in
Chicago, IL

4. I grew up with my mother always telling me to make sure to put my best foot
forward
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and that their wasn't a goal I couldn't reach

6. Even if my own
father didn't believe in me.
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As a child I was a quick learner
and very competitive

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And always had a Creative eye
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By age if 16 I began taking graphic/web
design college courses.

10. Created a winning portfolio
that won me a 4- year College
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11. And I attended Monmouth college
for one year.

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I stopped after my first year due to
health issues

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I began working jobs of management, marketing, and
communications

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And those jobs taught me time management, leadership and
growth

15. But I never lost sight of my passion to
design
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16. I still continued to confidently do free-lance and contract
work.
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17. Created a great
portfolio a great portfolio
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5 long years went by before i decided it was time for
my to follow my passion full time

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Using determination and Self-Motivation

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I set a goal to go back and graduate
with exemplary grades at Full Sail University

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So now I am close to surpassing that goal
I can see the light to the next goal

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To conquer the world (design world) lol

22. Its time to focus on my career
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23. My goal to become a Creative director with my 8
years of experience
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24. and fulfill my brand mantra as a
Creative multi faceted visionary.
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25. How can you reach me.
Behance: https://www.behance.net/jtjonesjr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jt-jones-jr/97/584/9

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It is my passion, my gift