James Maynard
magnifijake@gmail.com
Objective Freelance Graphic Design
Skills and Abilities Lifelong artist in a variety of mediums; oil, acrylic and water paint, sculpture, charcoal, pencils, pen and ink, caricatures woodwork, leatherwork, photography and graphic design
Exceptional verbal communication, organizational skills and customer relations
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Corel Draw
Musician; piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals
Experience 2014
Golden Eagle Log Homes/Murals Any Way
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Print Shop Manager
Large format printing and production; banners, custom wall murals, custom wall coverings, stretched canvas prints, custom ceiling tiles, glass prints
Large format rigid substrate prints; custom ceiling tiles, interior and exterior signage
Production and installation of printed and plotted vinyl decals
Photo enhancement, reproduction, enlargement, and prints
Customer service, sales, purchasing, invoicing and inventory
2003-2013
Rapids Sign
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Graphic Artist
Large format printing and production; banners, interior and exterior signage
Logo design, signage design and production
Design, produce and install emergency, business and custom, vinyl vehicle graphics
Business card, flyer, poster, menu and pamphlet design
Photo enhancement, reproduction, enlargement, and prints
Sales, customer service, purchasing, invoicing and inventory
1985-2003
Various positions in graphic design, printing, bindery operations, heavy equipment operation, construction and self-employment
1981-1985
U.S. Navy
U.S.S Nimitz Boatswains Mate; Fireman, Helmsman and Small Boat Coxswain.
Education Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Class of 1981
Art Instruction School 1980-1981
U.S. Navy Electronics Technician A-School 1981
References Portfolio examples available upon request