An intelligent, efficient and creative graphic artist for many years, combined with world-class education and training gives this candidate the diversity and experience essential to negotiating today's business world.

۰ BA English Literature, 2003 - 2008, Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia.

۰ BA Art, 2003 - 2009, Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia.

۰Computer Skills - An extensive knowledge of graphics applications including Adobe CS4 (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, In-Design, Dreamweaver, Flash), CorelDraw v. 3-12, earlier versions of Quark, Freehand, Illustrator and various other proprietary graphics software (on both Macintosh and PC platforms). Adept throughout Microsoft Office applications.

۰ Vocational Skills - Carpentry, all types woodworking tools (saws, drills, handtools, sandblaster). Familiarity with concrete and fence construction. Picture framing and matting.

۰ Artistic Skills - Graphic design, illustration, canvas and mural painting, goldleafing, photography, woodcarving, ceramics, website design.

۰ Other Skills - A firm grasp of the English language (grammar, mechanics, orthography) and excellent research skills and problem-solving skills. An intermediate but growing knowledge of speaking, writing, and understanding Spanish. A passion for superior craftsmanship and excellence in customer service. Working knowledge of trigonometry.

۰ Passed GACE for English (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators - Test I & II) March 28, 2009

۰ Passed GACE for Art Education (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators - Test I & II) August 21, 2010

Stacy Atkins Fine Art & Design - Augusta, Georgia - 2003 to the present

Specializing in graphite portraits, Stacy Atkins uses a variety of mediums including ink, oil, and watercolor to create original artwork on paper, canvas, wood, and various other on-site materials. Additionally, Stacy Atkins offers a graphic design service for businesses in the printing industry using a variety of materials and a variety of printing methods. Responsibilities in this endeavor include all aspects of business operations from advertising and customer communication to the development, production, and delivery of such artworks, as well as limited accounting duties. This has not been a full time business, but has been supplemental.

Trexco Associates, Inc. - Augusta, Georgia - 2008 to 2010

Duties included creation of original artwork or re-creation of customer provided artwork using primarily Adobe Illustrator and Photoshopand carrying the layout design through customer art approval via email or in person. Color separating and making films for screenprinting or sending artwork to other contracted printers. Customer service. Reason for leaving: Laid off in December 2010 due to economic conditions, still doing occasional freelance work.

Wooden Features, Inc. - Augusta, Georgia - 2003 to 2007

Duties included layout design through customer art approval. Preparation, cutting and construction of sign materials including MDO wood panels, sandblasted redwood, signfoam and various other materials. Sandblasting, painting, handlettering, goldleafing. Sign frame construction and installation. Reason for leaving: Owner died in November 2006, shop closed early 2007 (after over 20 years in business).

۰ Member of Savannah Riverkeeper and participate in their sponsored events and local cleanup efforts.

۰ Memeber of Greater Augusta Arts Council.

۰ Outdoors - Mountainbiking, Canoeing, Hiking, Camping

۰ Indoors - Reading, Writing, Guitar, Piano, Making Art

Business and Personal References Available Upon Request.