I'm an illustrator and designer from Grand Rapids, MI. I have a BFA in Illustration from Kendall College of Art & Design. Drawing, painting are my expertise. I use these skills to create digital art and design as well which sets me apart from the designers who only use design software. I can create pretty much anything one could want from detailed renderings to cartoon characters and logos.…

Mike Durco

I'm an illustrator and designer from Grand Rapids, MI. I have a BFA in Illustration from Kendall College of Art & Design. Drawing, painting are my expertise. I use these skills to create digital art and design as well which sets me apart from the designers who only use design software. I can create pretty much anything one could want from detailed renderings to cartoon characters and logos.…

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I’m an illustrator and designer from Grand Rapids, MI.
I have a BFA in Illustration from Kendall College of Art & Design.
Drawing, painting are my expertise. I use these skills to create digital art and design as well which sets me apart from the designers who only use design software.
I can create pretty much anything one could want from detailed renderings to cartoon characters and logos.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer / Personalization Specialist at Custom Engraving, INC.
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designer / Personalization Specialist for custom engraving projects; responsible for typography, layout and photo editing.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Logos and illustrations for events, businesses and T-shirt designs; brochure layouts and web graphics.
Midwest Regional Coordinator at Next Generation Disc Golf / National Amateur Disc Golf Tour
December 31, 2021 - September 16, 2025
Responsible for scheduling, promoting, organizing and running disc golf tournaments; coordination with property owners and parks departments. 10 tournaments, 3 multi-day tournaments over 7+ years; 72 players per event over 4 years.
Marketing Communications Assistant at Blackmer
December 31, 2002 - September 16, 2025
Designed print advertising, web graphics and industry convention displays; large corporate brochure redesign; product icon design; presentation design; photography and photo editing.
Marketing Campaigns Assistant
December 31, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Assisted in Marketing Campaigns; product icons design; presentation design; photography and photo editing; assisted in Marketing Campaigns campaigns.
Snowboard Instructor at Cannonsburg Ski Area
December 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Teaching people new to snowboard, safety and how to snowboard; improving snowboard technique; making sure my clients have fun.
Office Data Entry & Part Time Office Manager at ACACI Inc.
December 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Responsible for entering new clients & data; scheduling, callbacks, greeting clients, communication with counselors.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Logos and illustrations for events, businesses & T-shirt designs. Brochures & page layouts created for product promotion, web pages, social media & events. Creation of illustrations for events. Photography & photo editing.
Snowboard Instructor at Cannonsburg Ski Area
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Teaching people new to snowboarding, safety and how to snowboard; improving snowboarders' technique; making sure my clients have fun.
Office Data Entry & Part Time Office Manager at ACACI Inc.
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Entering new clients & data; scheduling, callbacks, greeting clients; communication with counselors.
Counselor at Adventure Amputee Camp
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Camper supervision & support; ensuring campers have fun, stay safe and have an amazing experience.
Marketing Communications Assistant at Blackmer
January 1, 2002 - September 16, 2025
Designed print advertising, web graphics & industry convention displays. Large corporate brochure redesign; product icon design; presentation design; photography & photo editing.
Midwest Regional Coordinator at Next Generation Disc Golf / National Amateur Disc Golf Tour
January 1, 2021 - September 16, 2025
Responsible for scheduling, promoting, organizing & running disc golf tournaments. Coordinated with property owners & parks departments. 10 tournaments, 3 multi-day tournaments over 72 players per event over 4 years. Representing & promoting the Next Generation Tour during events & on social media.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
January 1, 2000 - Present
Logo and illustration design for events, businesses & T-shirt designs. Brochures & page layouts created for product promotion, webpages, social media & events.
Marketing Communications Assistant at Blackmer
January 1, 2002 - October 13, 2025
Designed printed advertising, web graphics & industry convention displays. Large industry corporate brochure redesign. Product icons design, presentation design, photography & photo editing.
Counselor at Adventure Amputee Camp
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Camper supervision & support; ensuring campers have fun, stay safe, and have an amazing experience.
Tour Coordinator at Midwest Regional Disc Golf / Next Generation Disc Golf Tour
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Responsible for scheduling, promoting, organizing, and running disc golf tournaments. Coordination with property owners & parks departments. 10 tournaments, multi-day tournaments over 72 players per event over 4 years.
Snowboard Instructor at Cannonsburg Ski Area
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teaching people new to snowboarding; safety & how to snowboard; improving snowboarders' technique; making sure clients have fun.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Logos and illustrations for events; illustrations for T-shirt designs; brochures and page layouts for product promotion, web pages, social media and events; drawing, painting, watercolor, ink photography and photo editing.
Marketing Communications Assistant at Blackmer
January 1, 2002 - October 13, 2025
Designed print advertising, web graphics and industry convention displays; large corporate brochure redesign; product icons design; presentation design; photography and photo editing.
Counselor at Adventure Amputee Camp
January 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Camper supervisor and support; ensured campers had fun, stayed safe, and had an amazing experience.
Midwest Regional Coordinator / Next Generation Disc Golf Tour at Next Generation Disc Golf / National Amateur Disc Golf Tour
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Scheduling, promoting, organizing and running disc golf tournaments; coordination with property owners and parks departments.
Snowboard Instructor at Cannonsburg Ski Area
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teaching people to snowboard, gear safety and technique; ensuring clients have fun.

Education

BFA Illustration at Kendall College of Art & Design
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Fine Art, Exercise & Health Science at Alma College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
BFA Illustration at Kendall College of Art & Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Fine Art, Exercise & Health Science at Alma College
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
BFA Illustration at Kendall College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Fine Art, Exercise & Health Science at Alma College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
BFA Illustration at Kendall College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Fine Art, Exercise & Health Science at Alma College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

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

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