I am an Illustrator, Comic Artist and Creator, Graphic Designer, and Print Specialist. With these roles I have accrued twenty years of experience by working with clients from various locations around the world. My resume and portfolio website will show my abilities are diverse as a graphic designer and illustrator. I have succeeded in many fields including print, publishing, branding, editorial design (magazines), marketing, and illustrations (comics, advertising, books). I am proficient in programs: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and print production. I have succeeded with clients due to my attention to detail, good communication, working under pressure, and producing top quality assets. I work well in both a collaborative group and independently. I look forward to collaborating with you to materialize your creativity and stories.…

Ryan Jernigan

I am an Illustrator, Comic Artist and Creator, Graphic Designer, and Print Specialist. With these roles I have accrued twenty years of experience by working with clients from various locations around the world. My resume and portfolio website will show my abilities are diverse as a graphic designer and illustrator. I have succeeded in many fields including print, publishing, branding, editorial design (magazines), marketing, and illustrations (comics, advertising, books). I am proficient in programs: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and print production. I have succeeded with clients due to my attention to detail, good communication, working under pressure, and producing top quality assets. I work well in both a collaborative group and independently. I look forward to collaborating with you to materialize your creativity and stories.…

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I am an Illustrator, Comic Artist and Creator, Graphic Designer, and Print Specialist. With these roles I have accrued twenty years of experience by working with clients from various locations around the world.

My resume and portfolio website will show my abilities are diverse as a graphic designer and illustrator. I have succeeded in many fields including print, publishing, branding, editorial design (magazines), marketing, and illustrations (comics, advertising, books). I am proficient in programs: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and print production.

I have succeeded with clients due to my attention to detail, good communication, working under pressure, and producing top quality assets. I work well in both a collaborative group and independently.

I look forward to collaborating with you to materialize your creativity and stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self Employed
January 1, 2007 - Present
Provided drawings and paintings as requested by customers. Commissioned work for local organizations. Created logos, templates, marketing, promotional, and advertising materials for numerous fortune 500 companies and organizations. Lectured and taught workshops at Motlow State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University.
Structural Design Assistant and Pre-Press Specialist at U.S. Display Group
April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Cut design samples, small production orders, mockups, proofs, and parts for time studies on Kongsberg CAD Tables. Created and cataloged setup instructions for customer displays. Updated customer artwork for printing on a Barberan digital printer. Color matching Pantones for optimal prints.
Graphic Designer at Big Frog - Murfreesboro, TN
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Designed various clothing and apparel prints for clients (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, etc.) for birthdays, events, and businesses.
Print Associate at Office Max - Tullahoma, TN
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2023
Printed various items for clients (Business Cards, Pamphlets, Books, Banners, Posters, Book Binding, etc.). Designed various projects for clients (Logos, Posters, Banners, Business Cards, Book Covers, etc.).
Volunteer at Saint Jude Children’s Hospital
December 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Raised money for the organization through donations.
Art Studio Assistant at Motlow State Community College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Worked 1:1 with students and within classrooms; created resources for teachers, photocopying, laminating and compiling documents; assisted students with drawing, painting, and project building. Supported artists for Motlow art exhibits, with works displayed at five separate art exhibits.

Education

Bachelor’s of Art Degree Graphic Design at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Associate of Science Degree Emphasis of Art at Motlow State Community College, Tullahoma, TN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Graduated with Honors at Tullahoma Senior High School, Tullahoma, TN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing
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