Aaron M Baxter
ph: 713.679.0382 ›› E: aaron@justplaindesign.com
Experience

Angelina College - Instructor: InDesign CS (2004)
Train college staff members on features of Adobe InDesign to complete layout of the school’s printed materials.

Just Plain Design - Freelance Graphic/Web Designer (2001-Present)
Meet with prospective clients, work with marketing teams to develop effective strategies to produce websites and printed materials that increase awareness of clients’ services and products.

The Lufkin Daily News - Graphic Artist (1999-Present)
Create covers of printed special sections, layout of display ads and printed pieces for newspaper’s advertising department. Ensure efficiency of the department by training new employees on all applications used. Maintain and updated Macintosh computers on local network.

Market Source - Apple Power Representative (2001)
Monitored performance of Apple computer displays and sales in local stores carrying Apple products. Set up displays, performed demonstrations, and helped store increase sales of Apple merchandise.

E2 Productions - Graphic Designer/Partner (1999-2000)
Provided photographic and design services. Established business contacts and designed layouts using custom photographs, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Tools Experienced with the following on Windows and Macintosh Platforms:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Contribute, Macromedia Flash, BBEdit, CSS, PHP-MyAdmin
Education Associates Degree - Angelina College (Completed 1999)
Obtained Associates Degree of Fine Arts. Received introductory training in graphics using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

High School - Lufkin High School (Completed 1996)
High school curriculum focused on fine art and business and office management.

Recognition Fusion Gallery Showing (2000)
Invited by Angelina College of Fine Arts to display series of digital works called Fusion. Display was also featured in local and school newspapers.