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Derrick Smith

Freelance Comic Artist, Illustrator, & More

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Location:Mission, Kansas, United States
Phone: 773-386-0804
Website: http://www.derricksmith-art.com/
Profile:freelanced.com/derricksmith
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Education:
American Academy of Art
Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration
2012

Security Training Center, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Completed 20-Hour Basic Unarmed security training and possess valid PERC Card
2008

Marwen Art Academy
Chicago, Illinois
2008

Skill Summary:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Soundtrack Pro and Final Cut Pro
- Proficient in drawing (pencil and ink,) painting (watercolor and acrylic) and sculpture
- Proficient in photography (film and digital,) black and white film processing and darkroom developing

Experience:
Securitas Security Services, Inc., Roving/Flex Security Officer, Chicago, Illinois
November 2012 – Present
- Stationed at various Chicago Housing Authority senior condominiums.
- Observe and report incidents and suspicious activity.
- Monitor and authorize access to buildings, grounds, and parking lots.
- Monitor closed-circuit television and prepare logs, reports, and other security-related documents.

Safe Environment Business Solutions, Loss Prevention Specialist, Chicago, Illinois
August 2012 – March 2013
- Stationed at various Walgreen’s retail stores.
- Observe and report incidents, such as suspicious activity and unauthorized persons.
- Investigate any criminal and non-criminal activities.

Harry and David, Inc., Sales Associate/Stocking, Chicago, Illinois
October 2010 - January 2011
- Assisted in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping.
- Operated computer and cash register, answered phones and responded to customer requests.
- Recognized, documented and alerted supervisors of product-related concerns in customer calls.

SDI Security, Inc., Private Security Officer, Chicago, Illinois
April 2008 – October 2009
- Patrolled U.S. Cellular Field on foot to ensure personal, building and equipment security.
- Watched for and reported irregularity, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
- Sounded alarm in event of fire outbreak and on presence of unauthorized persons.

Wyatt Community and Family Life Center, Volunteer/Tutor, Chicago, Illinois
September 2007 - March 2008
- Tutored children in an after-school program, with subjects ranging from math and reading to science.
- Supervised children until parents arrived to pick them up.

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Gallery Showings:

Marwen Art Fair
Marwen Academy
2012

Temptation Exhibition
American Academy of Art
2012

Visual Communications Exhibition
American Academy of Art
2010, 2011

End of Semester Exhibition
Marwen Art Academy
2007, 2008