I am a graphic artist with an education degree, currently seeking freelance opportunities in the graphic arts industry. I bring hands-on experience in art direction, logo design, editorial illustration, and website/print production, with a track record of developing initial concepts, coordinating production timelines, and delivering polished visuals for publication and clients.

John D. Baker

I am a graphic artist with an education degree, currently seeking freelance opportunities in the graphic arts industry. I bring hands-on experience in art direction, logo design, editorial illustration, and website/print production, with a track record of developing initial concepts, coordinating production timelines, and delivering polished visuals for publication and clients.

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I am a graphic artist with an education degree, currently seeking freelance opportunities in the graphic arts industry.

I bring hands-on experience in art direction, logo design, editorial illustration, and website/print production, with a track record of developing initial concepts, coordinating production timelines, and delivering polished visuals for publication and clients.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Comic Illustrator at The Bakery
May 21, 1997 - Present
Since 1997, JDBaker has been a freelance illustrator and has won or been a part of several awards. In 1998, JDBaker won an illustration award for a series of direct mail pieces for Member's First Federal Credit Union. Also, Stableviews, a horse enthusiast publication for which jdbaker was Art Director, won Honorable Mention in the General Excellence category of the American Horse Publications Awards for 1998 (the award considered graphic design, editorial and Illustration as a whole). In 1995, along with the editorial staff at Journal Publications Inc., jdbaker won an Award of Excellence at a Publication Cover Show sponsored by The Visual Club - New York, NY​
Freelance Illustrator / Web Site and Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance illustration, website design, and graphic design work.
Assistant Art Director at Journal Publications Inc
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Assisted in management of the Central Penn Business Journal, coordinated special projects for JPI - including Silver & Gold - A Guide to retirement and Hershey Visitors Guide for Hershey.
Internet Adviser at Graphcom Inc.
December 30, 1996 - December 29, 2004
Strengthened and managed internet design division. Responsibilities included sales presentations/proposals, website design/maintenance, and web server management. Established secure server for client websites.
Marketing Coordinator at Crave and Co./ The Vegetable Hunter
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created marketing materials and brand identity for restaurant and boutique brewery.
Internet Advisor at Graphic.com Inc.
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2004
Strengthened and managed Internet design division; responsibilities included sales presentations/proposals, website design/maintenance, and web server management; established secure server for client websites.
Internet Designer at Graphic.com Inc.
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Strengthened and managed Internet design division; responsibilities included sales presentations/proposals, website design/maintenance, and web server management; established secure server for client websites.
Freelance Illustrator / Web Site and Graphic Designer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer providing website and graphic design services.
Internet Design Division Manager at Graphicom Inc.
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Strengthened and managed internet design division.
Internet Advisor at Graphicom Inc.
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2004
Strengthened and managed internet design division. Responsibilities included sales presentations/proposals, website design/maintenance, and web server management.

Education

B.S. in Secondary Education Social Studies at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001
History at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Social Studies Certification at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
ELD Certification at Eastern University
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
B.S. in Secondary Education - Social Studies at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001
B.A. in History at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Social Studies Certification at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
ELD Certification at Eastern University
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
B.S. in Secondary Education Social Studies at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001
History at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Social Studies Certification at Shippensburg University
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
ELD Certification at Eastern University
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

Qualifications

B.S. in Secondary Education - Social Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001
Social Studies Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
ELD Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
Social Studies Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
ELD Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other