Julie Lemons
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About
30 years experience, graphic designer/illustrator
Owned Blue Diamond Art Gallery in Krum, Texas
Author of an instructional art book and illustrations in four other books
Project manager experience
Adapts well to change and proven ability to work under pressure and within tight time frame
Management experience, overseen 15+ board members and committee chairpersons
Capability of combining graphic design and illustrations from sketch to design completion and production
Maintains professionalism with finished products while accomplishing the patron’s vision
Experience in managing independent budgets
Ensure editorial accuracy of all publications created
Able to work efficiently both independently and in group settings -
Education
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BFA Graphic DesignDoane University2009 - 2012Achieved cum laude, Alumni Senior Award, Pinnacle Honor Society Member status; After graduating, tutored graphic design students
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N/A Fine Arts/GraphicsMaple Woods - Metropolitan Community College1979 - 1996Phi Theta Kappa member
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N/A Computer softwareKansas City Art Institute1988 - 1988MAC computer classes, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express
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Experience
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Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Author/Fine ArtTXJan 1984 - Present (40 years 9 months)Design consultant for On The Run Art
Designs and Promotions since 2011 to 2016
Design work includes banners, t-shirts, book/magazine illustrations, logos, full page ads, business cards, commissioned art -
OwnedBlue Diamond Art GalleryNov 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 2 months)I opened up the art gallery with my daughter in November 2017 after moving to Texas in September. We had 15 artists in the gallery. We taught art lessons (pastels, watercolor, dry media, acrylic, etc...). We offered art parties, birthday parties, fundraising events, and private lessons. It is a creative atmosphere at the top edge of the Dallas Metroplex.
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Graphic Designer TechnicianLincoln, NEMar 1998 - Aug 2016 (18 years 5 months)I worked for Lincoln Public Schools almost 20 years. I recently moved to Nocona, Texas.
Designs posters/banner, brochures, designs for web, business cards, handbooks, logos, calendars, promotional advertisements for newspaper ads, sports programs and many other products for all Lincoln Public Schools departments/schools, including outside organizations (Examples: TeamMates and Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools). -
Graphic Designer/IllustratorLenexa, KSAug 1997 - May 1998 (9 months)Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Magazine Layout Designer
Illustrated auto parts for after market sales, proofed and placed pricing for 24 magazines
Freelanced for Long Motor, Inc. for one more year after moving to Nebraska -
Computer Lab TechnicianNorth Kansas City, MOAug 1992 - Apr 1997 (4 years 8 months)Responsible for instructing 1,000 students per week within two MAC labs in all areas of subjects/ curriculum with the Josten’s Learning System and other added software. Helped teachers learn the use of computers and software programs. Trained other lab technicians and maintained some of the hardware. Ran MAC and PC labs during summer school.
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Awards
2015: Published first book: “Naturally Wild: How to Paint Animals Using Pastels”;
2015: Exhibited fourteen art pieces of Nebraska landscapes at the Nebraska Governor’s Residence for two months;
2015: Art and/or prints exhibited and for sale at the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center gift shop/gallery, online stores, and at the Mahoney State Park gift shop;
2010 Nebraska Mother of the Year and National Merit Mother through American Mothers, Inc.;
2010-2015: Art Exhibitions in the Nebraska Club;
2013: Two pieces of artwork was purchased by the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska for their library;
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Affiliations
Lincoln Artists' Guild, past president;
Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, past president;
American Business Women's Association: Lincoln Network Chapter;
Noyes Art Gallery, artist member;
Lincoln 55+ Seniors Publication Ad Designer;
Nebraska Mothers Association, past president;
American Mothers, Inc.;
2010 Nebraska Mother of the Year, American Mother's, Inc.
Community and Volunteer Service:
Great Plains Alzheimer’s Association: “Memories in the Making,” donated multiple paintings for fund raiser;
Art Venture: Donated art for silent auction fund raiser for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Lincoln;
Friendship Home, Lincoln: Volunteer, taught mothers and children art lessons, organized and hosted a community service project collecting needed items -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@julielemons, member since 2015