For 25 years, I have been working as a freelance Graphic Artist and Illustrator. I have worked on a wide variety of projects and have picked up many skills along the way. I am a pro at most of the Adobe Creative Suite apps, and I learn new software quickly when needed. I also have classical training in drawing and painting, a keen eye for style and design, and the ability to help clients find the right creative direction. I enjoy teamwork but am comfortable working alone, and I look forward to collaborating with talented teams to create excellent results.

Mark A Cort

For 25 years, I have been working as a freelance Graphic Artist and Illustrator. I have worked on a wide variety of projects and have picked up many skills along the way. I am a pro at most of the Adobe Creative Suite apps, and I learn new software quickly when needed. I also have classical training in drawing and painting, a keen eye for style and design, and the ability to help clients find the right creative direction. I enjoy teamwork but am comfortable working alone, and I look forward to collaborating with talented teams to create excellent results.

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For 25 years, I have been working as a freelance Graphic Artist and Illustrator. I have worked on a wide variety of projects and have picked up many skills along the way. I am a pro at most of the Adobe Creative Suite apps, and I learn new software quickly when needed.

I also have classical training in drawing and painting, a keen eye for style and design, and the ability to help clients find the right creative direction. I enjoy teamwork but am comfortable working alone, and I look forward to collaborating with talented teams to create excellent results.

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Work Experience

Graphic Artist & Illustrator at The Markus Agency
January 1, 2000 - Present
Owned and led a business handling a wide variety of projects including establishing brands, creating signage, promotional materials, digital media, and more.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at YVL & YVL Kitchen, Atlanta GA
January 1, 2017 - Present
Currently designing for a wellness shop and takeout restaurant, responsible for branding, in-store imagery, merchandise, and digital materials.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at Nature’s Oasis, Durango CO
December 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Performed layout and design for the weekly sales flyer and designed and hand-lettered most of the interior menus for an upscale natural foods market.
Instructional Designer at Ashworth College
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Served as the solo graphic artist on a team of educators, creating infographics and custom videos for online college classes.
GUI Designer at AT&T / NCR, Norcross GA
December 31, 2002 - July 25, 2025
Worked with C++ and Unix programmers to develop some of the first prototype touch-screen ATM machines during company restructuring from AT&T to NCR.
Broadcast Graphic Artist at CNN, Atlanta Bureau
December 31, 1999 - July 25, 2025
Created still and motion graphics for various news shows, acting as lead artist for programs like CNN Sports, World Biz Today, and CNN Travel.

Education

Graphic Design at Portfolio Center, Atlanta GA
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
BFA - Drawing & Painting at Furman University, Greenville SC
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991
Associates of Applied Science at San Juan College, Farmington NM
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013

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Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities