Blake Smith

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.

Life guard/swim instructor at Columbus Parks & Rec (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 at Kroger (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 at Peace Over Depression (2022-05 – 2022-09)

• created graphic designs for a clothing line
• assisted with production to assure merchandise was shipped in a timely manner.

diploma – Pickerington Central High school (2022-08 – 2026-05)

Graphic Design Certificate in Graphic Design – Eastland Career Center (2024-08 – 2026-05)