JONAH DANIELS
JONAH DANIELS
Hello, I'm a recently graduated graphic arts and graphic design student based in La Grange, NC. I specialize in graphic illustration and photography. I try and create simple designs with a touch of nostalgia. My career goal is to become a designer who creates art that leaves a lasting impression.
Below is my resume; listing all of my education, work history, and awards. To take a copy of my résumé click the button below to download a PDF copy.
Education
2016-2020
Spring Creek High School
During my time in high school I played in drumline with the marching band for two years, took an art class, and took two years of journalism where I helped create the school's yearbook.
2019-2020
Wayne Community College
During my time at Wayne Community College I worked on general education classes.
2021-2023
Lenoir Community College
During my time at Lenoir Community College I majored in Advertising & Graphic Design and Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology. I received two certificates, was club secretary and reporter for the Graphics Club, and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor's society.
Honors & Awards
2021
PICA Awards
• Best of Category (1st)
•Dye Sublimation: Rigid
• Special Judges Awards (2nd)
•Offset Printing: 1 Color,
Line & Tints, Flat
• Award of Excellence (3rd)
•Digital Printing: Inkjet
PICA Treadway Scholarship
Presidents List, Lenoir Community College (Fall 2021)
2022
PICA Awards
• NAPCO Top Collegiant Award
• Best of Category (1st)
•Digital Printing: Toner
•Special Judges Award (2nd)
•Digital Printing: Toner
•Award of Excellence (3rd)
• Digital Printing Inkjet Flexible
•Digital Printing Inkjet Flexible
PICA Treadway Scholarship
President's List, Lenoir Community College (Spring 2022)
Dean's List, Lenoir Community College (Fall 2022)
Work Experience
2018-present
Food Lion
La Grange, NC
Customer Lead PT
2020-present
Freelance Photographer
2022-present
Freelance Digital Artist
Skills
Graphic Design
•Firm understanding of graphic design principles and their application to produce functional and aesthetically pleasing products
•Provided graphic design solutions through the creative process for digital and print production
Printing Technology
•Output various full-color jobs including postcards, brochures, business cards, and posters on a Xerox V180 & Konica A4070
•Printed single-color and multi-color work on a Heidelberg QM46
•Skilled in using an Acuity 1600 wide-format press a Mutoh Valuejet 1604 wide-format press
•Printed on flexible and rigid materials including corrugated and acrylic on an Acuity 1600 wide-format press
•Utilized foil embellishment using the Accurioshine 101 foil laminator
•Utilized a Hopkins BWM six-color, six-station carousel to produce one-color and two-color designs using plastisol inks and capillary film stencils
•Performed screen prepping, exposing, and reclaiming procedures
Photography
•Experienced with Canon DSLR cameras, shooting portrait and landscapes in manual mode
•Prepared and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
•Prepared photographs for print production
•Experienced in using a DSLR’s light meter to be able to set the right ISO, aperture, and shutter speed for capturing images
•Experienced in setting up the proper studio lighting
Computer Production
•Experience with Macintosh & PC systems and the Adobe Creative Suite applications to design and produce files for publications, packaging, display, and digital media
•Utilize Adobe Photoshop for image manipulation, design, color correction, image composites, and preparing grayscales and color images for web and print
•Created vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator
•Created social media ads utilizing Adobe Express, Illustrator, InDesign, & Photoshop
Packaging
•Utilized an Esko Cutter for packaging, diecuts, and contour cuts
•Utilized an Esko Cutter to cut corrugated cardboard & paperboard
•Utilized an Esko Cutter to mill acrylic pieces for displays
•Created 3D point of purchase displays
Audio & Video
•Produced videos using Adobe Premiere Rush for video editing
•Utilized Adobe Audition for audio editing and voiceover work
Multimedia Design
•Created interactive desktop and mobile websites using Adobe XD
•Created animated GIFs using Adobe Photoshop
•Created online template based designs using Adobe Express, Wix, and Weebly
•Created UI design mockups for desktop and mobile sites using Adobe Illustrator and utilized Adobe XD for UI design