SUMMARY

I’m a results oriented manager, with over 20 years of experience in the graphic arts industry with a

proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects in fast paced environments. With a degree in

English literature I have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as an eye for detail.

I’m committed to meeting all deadlines and always strive to exceed expectations.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Product Photography • Problem solver

• Excellent writing skills • Production skills and knowledge

• Multi-tasking projects • Adobe Creative Suite

• Photo-retouching photo-illustration • Proven expertise developing marketing and

branding strategies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009-PRESENT Product PhotographerBrand Group, Inc., Cincinnati, OH

2004-2009 Account ExecutivePHC Group, Inc., Cincinnati, OH Creative Director

2003-2004 Design/Advertising/Illustration, Freelance Design, Cincinnati, OH

2000-2003 Senior DesignerTrivantis Corporation, Cincinnati, OH Account Executive

1999-2000 Design/Illustration/Art Direction Freelance Design, Cincinnati, OH 1998-1999 Design/Illustration/Art Direction Freelance Design, New York, NY

1996-1998 Associate Art DirectorLally, McFarland & Pantello, New York, NY

1994-1996 Studio Manager/DesignerHampel/Stefanides, New York, NY

EDUCATION

Ad House, New York, NY Portfolio self promotion (Gary Goldsmith, Instructor)

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY Advertising and Copywriting course work

Central Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio Commercial Art School Graduate

University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain Foreign Language Studies

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Literature

Jay HarrisGraphic Designer/Art Director

(513) 503 . 0334email: jayharris30.06@gmail.com