Gerald Allen


Employment Goals: A creatively engaging and hard working environment, community involvements that teach me something new and of practical use for my future.

Education: Currently a student at Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio 43215
-Graphic Design and Visual Communications
- Education in digital design, advertisement, formatting, project management and color conversion/calibration


Grandview Heights High School 9/2006-6/2008
Grandview, OH 43212

Dublin Scioto High School 9/2004-6/2006
Dublin, OH 43016

Attended CCAD 2006


Design Work Experience:

HELIUM DESIGN: 07/2010-present
Freelance Graphic Design and Creative Marketing – I freelance between or during jobs. My clients are/have been as follows:


-(Imani Entertainment Group)

-A World of Hope –Documentary Series 03/2011- 04/2011
-An independently produced documentary series about poverty in America. Producers Darell Johnson and Jermaine Howell take it upon them to investigate poverty first hand. As the series progresses, their mission is to document the stories of hundreds of homeless Americans, as well as helping them help themselves back into the job market to reclaim a healthy path back into society.

-I was contacted by the project manager. My job was to generate a unique 4-panel design for a promotional DVD case. Since the documentary series is about the homeless and their journey to reclaim their health, Darell wanted the design to communicate this in a concise and simplistic, yet powerful manner. They hope for it to be public by the end of the year.


-(Paperstreet) 02/2011 – 03/2011

- A local music group. Upon the release of their third album, their drummer (Nick Cannell) contacted me to design their album cover. They wanted me to generate a concept creatively based around the title of the album, “Not Our Vault.” The narrative of the album is rooted in their economic and political philosophies.


- (Ms. Sparkle LLC -Premium Cleaning) 08/2010-12/2010

- A Columbus based, eco-friendly cleaning company that specializes in residential, business and apartment complex housekeeping services. By their 1 year anniversary they were rated the #1 cleaning company in Columbus.

-I was contacted by the owner, Crystal. For Ms. Sparkle I was to generate an elegant logo that captured their eco-friendly identity, as well as other marketing materials. I designed their logo, promotional signs, and mobile advertisements such as car magnets.

-In the near future I will be designing their business cards free of charge to congratulate them for their success.

I am competent and experienced with the following areas/programs:
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Corel Painter
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- I’m currently taking Business of Design classes
- Knowledgeable of digital formatting, preparation, and conversion
- I’m also seasoned in the area of color management, and have a practical understanding of contexts regarding RGB and CMYK conversion.
- Deadline conscientious


(References):


Nick J. Cannell (Former client, professional /personal reference) 614.288.5916
Chris Marcum (Former co-worker/mentor) 614.572.5042
Ms.Sparkle Premium Cleaning (Former client, professional reference) 614.338.9738
Darell Johnson (Former client and project manager) 614.507.9728