Creative Designer

Matthew Oakley

Charlotte, NC

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Hello! I’m Matthew, a creative problem solver. My passion is to produce art that makes people stop and stare. Whether I’m designing a painting, website, or logo, I’m driven to develop eye-catching graphics.

I’m working towards an career in DESIGN, ADVERTISEMENT, or MARKETING that can help me expand on my proficiency as a designer.
Education
- Associate in Arts Graphic arts and imaging technology
  
  Central Piedmont CC
  
  2014 - 2016
  
  -Cumulative GPA: 3.875 -Enrolled at Central Piedmont CC (currently taking online classes) -Transfer program to UNC Charlotte -Member of the Student Art Association -Expected graduation date: May 2016
Experience
- Assistant Manager
  
  Jackson's Java
  
  Charlotte, NC
  
  Aug 2014 - 2016 (2 years 4 months)
  
  -Developed new logo for company rebranding
  -Designed numerous graphics and menu boards to attract new customers
  -Assisted in interviewing and training new employees
  -Cultivated unique and personal relationships with customers
- Lead Tour Guide
  
  ZipQuest
  
  Fayetteville, NC
  
  Sep 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 8 months)
  
  -Led a tour of guests though a three hour zip-line canopy and waterfall course
  -Conducted a training school for guests prior to zip-line experience
  -Assisted guests in high stress and emergency rescues
  -Helped train new employees
- Website Manager
  
  Unique Batik
  
  Raleigh, NC
  
  Oct 2010 - Aug 2011 (10 months)
  
  -Oversaw and provided maintenance for website
  -Assisted in creation of new retail site
  -Created promotional graphics for advertising
  -Captured and edited images of new products
Skills
On Coroflot

@meoakley92, member since 2016

Matthew Oakley

Intern, Industrial Design

Design Manager