Portfolio
Of
James Caldwell
About Me
      I’m an energetic and optimistic person who loves to create new things. I
will be a valuable asset to any company that wants to promote products and
services through creativity and technology. My ability to “blend” technology with
design sets me apart and allows me to bring unique qualities to the table.
      Currently I’m a graduate of Brookhaven College, maintained a GPA of 3.6,
and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. I’ve earned two certifications and an AAS
Degree in Visual Communications with a focus in Communication Design by.
      I am a team leader and have excellent communication skills. I ambitiously
look forward to new projects and take the initiative with new technologies,
media, and trends. I’m constantly researching, studying, and mastering
innovative concepts during my free time.
      I strive for progress through the advice and views of others. I look forward
to lasting and productive relationships where my creativity will be help make
a difference with team projects. Please review my portfolio and consider my
qualifications when looking for a new team member within your company.
      	
      							                                 Sincerely,


     							
     							James Caldwell




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James Dean Caldwell
 214 - 6 5 9 - 3 57 5 • j d c @ j a m e s d e a n c a l d w e l l . c o m • w w w. j a m e s d e a n c a l d w e l l . c o m

Objective
                  Creative
 To obtain a position as a Graphic Designer where my knowledge of print, web, and new
 media can be utilized to produce innovative designs and publications.
Summary of Qualifications
                                                Motivated
 Four years of student design and three and a half years of Freelance design. Completed
 projects include logos, collateral, websites, books, newsletters, animations, and periodical

                  Organized
 ads
Education
 Brookhaven College, Visual Communications, 3.6 GPA Farmers Branch, TX
     AAS. Visual Communications (Communication Design), 2012


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     Visual Communications Certification, 2011
     Software Application Specialist Certification, 2009
 Texas State University, Advertising Marketing, San Marcos, TX
     Starting Spring 2013 Semester
Skills
 Design     Innovative
     Commercial and private production of brochures, signs, business cards,
     publications, billboards, websites, presentations, audio, video, and animations.
 Computer
     Macintosh, PC, and mobile platforms                         Positive
     Adobe (CS Suites - all versions) Microsoft (Office 07 - all components)
     Programming (CSS, XHTML, PHP, MySQL, SEO, Social Media)
Experience
 Freelance Web Designer/Developer (The Dragon Eye) Dallas, Texas
                                                                             Confident
 Graphic Designer and Web Development 2008 - present
 Online Technology Management (Wesley Burgess DDS) Dallas, Texas


                                                   Punctual
 IT, Advertisement 2003 - 2008
Organizations
 Phi Theta Kappa 2011, Four Sacred Directions 2011, CA 2007, Austin BBB 2012

 Effective
                                   Design
Websites
      I’ve developed dynamic, static, and personal websites as well as
created interactive content which include Flash animations, video, and audio
components.
      I specialize in new media and internet technologies. All of the websites
completed by me were built from the ground up. Every detail including research,
design, and programming are original. All of my work is published and consists
of freelance projects for health professionals, advertising agencies, small
business owners, and student projects.
      I understand what it takes to produce a successful website. Other assets
I offer are SEO strategies, mobile platforms, and the ability to reach target
audience using methods outside of the box.
    You may notice the black and white squares throughout this portfolio.
These are known as “QR Barcodes”. Use your mobile device to scan them and
open up interactive apps I’ve developed to view complete galleries specific to
each category. Google QR Barcode apps to get the free reader for your device.




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Interactive
Design
      Continuity, unity, clever layout, and effective communication were the basis
for successful solutions for these projects.
      Throughout my career in Graphic Design, I’ve developed several
campaigns. Most are student work but include freelance promotion as well.
I’ve designed several logos, brochures, business collateral, newsletters,
magazine/newspaper ads, posters, and complete campaigns. I have also
filmed, edited, and mixed my own video and audio for websites and animations.
      My exploration of printers, printer profiles, paper, and color models are
what give me the expanded knowledge of publication design with traditional
media which includes two complete hand-made books. I feel I will be a valuable
asset to any team creating and managing traditional media campaigns.




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Honors & Awards
     Through diligent adherence to industry standards, motivation, and a
creative imagination I have earned several awards and honors. I received
two certifications while attending Brookhaven College, made the Dean’s list,
accepted by the Phi Theta Kappa, and I have an Enhanced Skills AAS Degree in
Visual Communications completed of the Summer of 2012 school semesters.
     I’ve also earned non-academic awards which include being nominated
and accepted as the youngest member in history in the Warrior Society and
promoted as Official Secretary to Chief Golden Eagle of The United Indian
Nation.
     I have earned the title of “Chief Thinking Hawk” for outstanding service,
committment, and creativity while serving on the Board of Directors with the
Four Sacred Directions.




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Achievements
Sketches
    My ability to hand illustrate will bring a strong set of unique skills to my
work. I’ve also had formal instruction in hand illustration using a variety of
media.
    I began my career with an aptitude and desire to sketch. I have completed
several large sketches and I’ve included a few to illustrate my attention to detail.




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                      Drawings
Software/Hardware
     My knowledge of software is current and allows me to competently perform
both business and design-related tasks. I work mostly with the Adobe CS suites
and I’m currently using CS5.5 Master Collection with design production.
     I have a certificate as a Software Application Specialist with Microsoft
Office 2007 but I’m proficient in the 2010 suite as well.
     I’m able to program with XHTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL computer
languages and I have a thorough understanding of internet protocol including
Cpanel, Filezilla, Linux, Windows platforms and ISP’s such as Godaddy,
Hostgater, and Network Solutions.
     Mac, PC, and mobile systems also make up a healthy set of interaction
skills in my portfolio. This ability to know how an end user’s operating system
will function and display has been proven to be a time saving convenience.




    Technology
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Contact
    Please contact me for an interview at your convenience. Scan this “QR” to
automatically add my contact info to your contact list, call directly, E-mail, or visit
my website.

     James Dean Caldwell
     	Mobile: (214) 659 - 3575
     E-mail: jdc@jamesdeancaldwell.com
     www.jamesdeancaldwell.com




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Portfolio 2012 - James Dean Caldwell

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    About Me I’m an energetic and optimistic person who loves to create new things. I will be a valuable asset to any company that wants to promote products and services through creativity and technology. My ability to “blend” technology with design sets me apart and allows me to bring unique qualities to the table. Currently I’m a graduate of Brookhaven College, maintained a GPA of 3.6, and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. I’ve earned two certifications and an AAS Degree in Visual Communications with a focus in Communication Design by. I am a team leader and have excellent communication skills. I ambitiously look forward to new projects and take the initiative with new technologies, media, and trends. I’m constantly researching, studying, and mastering innovative concepts during my free time. I strive for progress through the advice and views of others. I look forward to lasting and productive relationships where my creativity will be help make a difference with team projects. Please review my portfolio and consider my qualifications when looking for a new team member within your company. Sincerely, James Caldwell Scan Portrait
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    James Dean Caldwell 214 - 6 5 9 - 3 57 5 • j d c @ j a m e s d e a n c a l d w e l l . c o m • w w w. j a m e s d e a n c a l d w e l l . c o m Objective Creative To obtain a position as a Graphic Designer where my knowledge of print, web, and new media can be utilized to produce innovative designs and publications. Summary of Qualifications Motivated Four years of student design and three and a half years of Freelance design. Completed projects include logos, collateral, websites, books, newsletters, animations, and periodical Organized ads Education Brookhaven College, Visual Communications, 3.6 GPA Farmers Branch, TX AAS. Visual Communications (Communication Design), 2012 Unique Visual Communications Certification, 2011 Software Application Specialist Certification, 2009 Texas State University, Advertising Marketing, San Marcos, TX Starting Spring 2013 Semester Skills Design Innovative Commercial and private production of brochures, signs, business cards, publications, billboards, websites, presentations, audio, video, and animations. Computer Macintosh, PC, and mobile platforms Positive Adobe (CS Suites - all versions) Microsoft (Office 07 - all components) Programming (CSS, XHTML, PHP, MySQL, SEO, Social Media) Experience Freelance Web Designer/Developer (The Dragon Eye) Dallas, Texas Confident Graphic Designer and Web Development 2008 - present Online Technology Management (Wesley Burgess DDS) Dallas, Texas Punctual IT, Advertisement 2003 - 2008 Organizations Phi Theta Kappa 2011, Four Sacred Directions 2011, CA 2007, Austin BBB 2012 Effective Design
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    Websites I’ve developed dynamic, static, and personal websites as well as created interactive content which include Flash animations, video, and audio components. I specialize in new media and internet technologies. All of the websites completed by me were built from the ground up. Every detail including research, design, and programming are original. All of my work is published and consists of freelance projects for health professionals, advertising agencies, small business owners, and student projects. I understand what it takes to produce a successful website. Other assets I offer are SEO strategies, mobile platforms, and the ability to reach target audience using methods outside of the box. You may notice the black and white squares throughout this portfolio. These are known as “QR Barcodes”. Use your mobile device to scan them and open up interactive apps I’ve developed to view complete galleries specific to each category. Google QR Barcode apps to get the free reader for your device. Scan Interactive
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    Design Continuity, unity, clever layout, and effective communication were the basis for successful solutions for these projects. Throughout my career in Graphic Design, I’ve developed several campaigns. Most are student work but include freelance promotion as well. I’ve designed several logos, brochures, business collateral, newsletters, magazine/newspaper ads, posters, and complete campaigns. I have also filmed, edited, and mixed my own video and audio for websites and animations. My exploration of printers, printer profiles, paper, and color models are what give me the expanded knowledge of publication design with traditional media which includes two complete hand-made books. I feel I will be a valuable asset to any team creating and managing traditional media campaigns. Campaign Scan
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    Honors & Awards Through diligent adherence to industry standards, motivation, and a creative imagination I have earned several awards and honors. I received two certifications while attending Brookhaven College, made the Dean’s list, accepted by the Phi Theta Kappa, and I have an Enhanced Skills AAS Degree in Visual Communications completed of the Summer of 2012 school semesters. I’ve also earned non-academic awards which include being nominated and accepted as the youngest member in history in the Warrior Society and promoted as Official Secretary to Chief Golden Eagle of The United Indian Nation. I have earned the title of “Chief Thinking Hawk” for outstanding service, committment, and creativity while serving on the Board of Directors with the Four Sacred Directions. Scan Achievements
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    Sketches My ability to hand illustrate will bring a strong set of unique skills to my work. I’ve also had formal instruction in hand illustration using a variety of media. I began my career with an aptitude and desire to sketch. I have completed several large sketches and I’ve included a few to illustrate my attention to detail. Scan Drawings
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    Software/Hardware My knowledge of software is current and allows me to competently perform both business and design-related tasks. I work mostly with the Adobe CS suites and I’m currently using CS5.5 Master Collection with design production. I have a certificate as a Software Application Specialist with Microsoft Office 2007 but I’m proficient in the 2010 suite as well. I’m able to program with XHTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL computer languages and I have a thorough understanding of internet protocol including Cpanel, Filezilla, Linux, Windows platforms and ISP’s such as Godaddy, Hostgater, and Network Solutions. Mac, PC, and mobile systems also make up a healthy set of interaction skills in my portfolio. This ability to know how an end user’s operating system will function and display has been proven to be a time saving convenience. Technology Scans Custom Tags
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    Contact Please contact me for an interview at your convenience. Scan this “QR” to automatically add my contact info to your contact list, call directly, E-mail, or visit my website. James Dean Caldwell Mobile: (214) 659 - 3575 E-mail: jdc@jamesdeancaldwell.com www.jamesdeancaldwell.com vCard Scan