Blake Smith
Life guard/swim instructor
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About
I am a recent high school graduate with graphic design certifications and a strong foundation in visual communication, branding, typography, and layout design. Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with a growing interest in UX/UI design and user-centered experiences. Creative, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute fresh ideas while building professional design experience.
Experience
Life guard/swim instructor - Columbus Parks & Rec - Columbus, OH
(2023-05 - 2025-09)
- Preventing dangers inside and outside of the pool
- Being vigilant of surrounding in & outside of pool
- switching stations from high chairs to ground level to maintain patron safety & make sure all areas of the pool are covered.
- cleaning pool deck, restrooms & trash removal to ensure a safe and clean environment.
- Always being rescue ready with quick thinking & teamwork at the forefront.
Courtesy Clerk - Kroger - Groveport, OH
(2022-11 - 2023-01)
- assist with bagging merchandise
- retrieval of carts & returning to designated area
- returning unwanted goods to correct location
- assisting with online orders for customer pickup & delivery carriers
Graphic Designer - Peace Over Depression - Canal Winchester, OH
(2022-05 - 2022-09)
- created graphic designs for a clothing line
- assisted with production to assure merchandise was shipped in a timely manner.
Education
diploma - Pickerington Central High school (2022-08 - 2026-05)
Graphic Design Certificate - Graphic Design - Eastland Career Center (2024-08 - 2026-05)


