Andrea M. Jacobson
Hampton Roads, VA | Telecommuting | San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Andrea@moonbugwings.com
Objective To obtain an engaging design position with a focus on marketing and community.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communicator with solid understanding of customer care
Experienced graphic designer
Experienced event planner and marketing coordinator
Experienced team lead and manager
Delivers an orderly and efficient work ethic while completing multiple assignments
Able to perform under tight deadlines to deliver superior quality work
Professional and courteous phone skills and proficient typist
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Flash, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Corel Paintshop Pro, & HTML
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, Flash Action script 2.0, XHTML, & CSS
Education
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA || 12/07
Work Experience
Moonbug's Makes, Hampton,VA || 02/2012 - Current
Owner, Artist
Create all marketing materials; business cards, postcards, flyers, price charts, coupons, web graphics
Process customer orders, invoices, and execute delivery
Coordinate product parties and gallery showcases
In-house Artist at the Gallery at the Chapman in Peninsula Town Center, Hampton, VA
Decorative showcase at the Linda Matney Fine Art Gallery in Williamsburg, VA 2012
Maintain website, Facebook Page @ facebook.com/MoonbugsMakes, and internet presence
Gallery at the Chapman, Hampton, VA || 07/2012 - Current
In-House Artist, Promotions Coordinator
Moonbug's Makes glassware is on display here
Volunteer artist on Saturdays
Design marketing materials and promotions for gallery events and art shows
Coordinate sponsors and artists for events
Facebook Admin
Chesapeake Bay Art Association, Hampton Roads, VA || 01/2013-Current
Member and Co-Chair, CBAA Spring Art Show 2013
Reached out to the community, networked and gathered sponsors and vendors
Gallery setting art show that took place May 8th in Peninsula Town Center, Hampton
Designed postcard, flyer, and all marketing material
Coordinated sponsors, vendors and artists for event and fundraiser
Created and maintained Facebook page, Facebook Event page
Creating the 51st Ocean View Art Show brochure
Wine and Design, Williamsburg, VA || 03/2013 - Current
Artist
Instrumental in promotions, marketing, fundraisers, and events
Man tent at 2nd Sundays in Williamsburg
Teach several nights per month a 2 hour acrylic painting class and private parties
Linda Matney Fine Art Gallery, Williamsburg, VA || 06/2010 - Current
Editorial Assistant, Graphic Designer
Organize complete photo shoots - gathering the talent, setting theme & style, directing
Edit model's photos
Design marketing materials
Boutique She-She, Hampton, VA || 12/2010 - 08/2011
Operations Manager, Graphic Designer, Webmaster
Manage and develop the website
Design marketing tools (postcards, fliers, Facebook updates, promotions)
Edit product photos
Coordinate merchandise and various retail duties
Castle Baths Spa Products, Hampton, VA || 10/2009 - 12/2010
Graphic Designer
Create labels for products
Photo optimizing, editing and preparation for use on web site
File organization and naming convention for company files
Sir Speedy Marketing & Printing, Hampton, VA || 09/2009 - 10/2009
Temporary Graphic Designer
Created business cards, fliers, posters, large scale banners, invitations, postcards, yard signs, etc.
Set finished projects up to be printed as templates
Professionally printed projects
RocketOn, Inc., South San Francisco, CA || 1/2008 - 7/2009
Flash 2D Artist
Created avatar fashion & variants on set fashions, hairstyles & facial features
Completed avatar clothing animations
Created avatar accessories (hand bags, masks, earrings, etc.)
Created small object animations for use in game
Related & Production Experience
'Alice in Zombieland' flier for The Wave Restaurant, Norfolk, VA || 2/2010
Artist & Designer
2D drawn flier complete with information to match theme night
'Voter Power USA' Short, Voterpowerusa.com || 5/2008 - 7/2008
Director, Storyboard Artist, Animator
Scripted & directed original 2 minute short
Created storyboards, original characters (Voterman as exception) and background & layout
Animated 2D scenes using Flash
Rendered Flash scenes and edited in After Effects complete with special effects & Foley
Other Work Experience
Old Point National Bank, Hampton, VA || 04/2011 - Current
Customer Service Inquirer Specialist
Instrumental in initiating and developing a bank wide process with Bank Applications that is more
efficient, cost effective, and earth friendly for handling customer mail and Change of Address forms
Receive customer inquiry calls. Relay information, research transactions, problem solve, clearly
explain bank procedures such as cut off times, transaction posting orders, and account applicable fees
Recommend and initiate new products and services to customers
Process & distribute incoming mail
Update & verify customer information files
Process financial verification forms
Call Two-month follow ups & Birthday calls
Operator 2 on bank switchboard
Family Dollar, Newport News, VA || 11/2009 - 12/2010
Assistant Manager
Oversee employees and general store operations
Responsible for all cash handling within the store
Trains employees & delegates store tasks
Cashiers & provides customer service
Borders Express, Concord, CA || 12/2005 - 08/2009
Bookseller Key Holder
Provided cashier, special orders, and locating merchandise services for customers
Close attention to production of in store visuals to enhance customer experience
Efficiently opened & closed the store and managed inventory
Trained new employees and resolved issues within the staff
Manage money and deposits
ARF - Tony LaRussa Animal Rescue Foundation, Walnut Creek, CA || 2005-2009
Foster Home Volunteer