My name is Kavan Reames. Currently I am working as a freelance designer for Ohio Northern Universities Communications and Marketing deptartment. I recently obtained my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design from Ohio Northern University. I obtained my freelance job from ONU as a result of their satisfaction with my work while interning for them. I am interested in obtaining a full time design job with your company. Also, I am excited to continue utilizing my degree and expanding my portfolio beyond the college and intern designs that I have completed thus far. Previously at my internship I have designed promotional mailers, event invitations, posters, event schedules, banners, large and small, as well as a few web based designs for the Universities website. I posses a critical eye and a willing spirit to always learn more about my field of work and to evolve as a designer everyday. I should also mention that I was a non-traditional student who after recieving an honorable discharge from the United States Navy, worked as an independent contractor for several years before I returned to college with the help of my GI Bill.
While attending ONU I was an active member in several Art organizations, such as Student Art league and the Kappa Pi art fraternity. I have also served as the captain of the promotional committee for the 2011 Student Juried Art show. My responsibilities for this committee included creating an identity for the exhibition, design and distribution of all print material, posters, sign up sheets, wall and pedestal tags/signs, awards, and campus radio advertisement. While serving in this committee I was responsible for supervising the work and direction of four other students. These experiences have helped to prepare me to work as a member of a design team.
When I speak about working as a team I would also like to point out that I have worked in multiple settings before college that have helped prepare me to be a member of a design team. While in the Navy I learned many indispensable lessons in service, teamwork, camaraderie, punctuality, and conflict resolution. After being discharged from the Navy I successfully ran my own business, which I believe shows my initiative as an individual. These lessons and my experience working in real world situations combined with my passion for art and design would make me an excellent addition to your office or design team.
Vice President of Kappa Pi Art Fraternity, Ohio Northern University
Member of Kappa Pi Art Fraternity