Grady Augustine resume graphic designer digital media
1. Grady Augustine
gradyaugustine.com
P 620-664-1189
E ydarg2006@gmail.com
417 S 16th
Manhattan, KS 66502
EDUCATION
Kansas State University Bachelor of Fine Arts August 2006 – May 2012
Dual Major: Graphic Design & Digital Art
Minor: American Ethnic Studies
Lorenzo Di Medici January 2010 – May 2010
Studied design abroad in Florence, Italy for a semester
WORK EXPERIENCE
N Zone Sportswear Graphic Artist & Marketing Specialist 02/13 – Present
- Designed screen prints for variety of clientele/businesses
- Developed social media strategies and managed activities and updates for N Zone
- Created and managed website for N Zone and unique websites for clients
- Developed identities and corporate design strategies for clients
Design / Media / Branding
Video and Sound Editing and Creation
- Filmed and edited videos using storyboarding, pacing, and concept.
- Created using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Flash and Audition.
- Used collaboration to help improve my understanding and the final product.
Interactive Media Development
- Designed web pages using HTML and CSS
- Proficient with Adobe programs Dreamweaver and familiar with Flash.
- Used consistent research methods in order to follow current trends.
- Strategically used social media for branding and marketing purposes.
Branding and Identity Creation
- Developed brands using a conceptual marketing approach.
- Designed using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Used criticism and peer review to improve my overall ideas and concepts.
- Interned at Kern Group Marketing in Lawrence, Kansas in the summer of 2011. My
duties included web design, logo/identity design, and catalog layout and creation.
2. HONORS
- Accepted into the Phi Eta Sigma national honor society
- Accepted into Sigma Alpha Lambda national leadership
and honors organization
- In August, 2002 I was awarded the Eagle Scout, the highest rank in boy scouting
Leadership / Teaching / Creative Development
Ulster Project - Adult Counselor
- Worked with Northern Irish teens with the goal to educate and
encourage positive action toward eradicating religious prejudice.
- Assisted with planning youth activities
- Engaged with youth throughout lecture sessions and recreational
activities to build relationships
- Organized and structured farewell/talent show
S.H.A.P.E - Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educator
- Led classes on positive sex education to different college organizations and groups
- Targeted the presentation and message based on audience, age level, and group size
to better communicate
- Participated as a panel member in a focus group for organization assisting parents
on“dating”talks with students
Writer
- Wrote copy for multiple assets for advertising campaigns
- Weekly Writer for Greek newspaper publication“The Odyssey”(online & print)
- In the fall of 2011, an article I wrote was published in USA Today College.
- Possess strong writing and English grammar knowledge and skills
“On the Spot”Improv Troupe member
- Strengthened quick-thinking and flexibility in conversation
- Comfortable speaking and interacting in front of crowds
- Learned to improvise and work in coordination with a team