J. Valentine
Skilled Web and Pre-Press Graphic Design Artist
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About
Skilled Web and Pre-Press Graphic Design Artist specializing in Wordpress, HTML5 & CSS3, Image retouching using a wide range of Adobe tools and Pre-Press Print Layout processes.
Experience
Senior Print Senior - SBMC - Bradenton, FL
(2025-08)
Responsibilities included, printed material from customers. Printing banners & posters. Pack up for courier pickup at the end of the day.
Freelance Designer - Freelance Designer
(2005-11)
Over the past years, I have provided freelance graphic artist services to a variety of clients. Specific engagements have included the development of: Business Cards, Wedding Invitations, Website Design, Newsletters, and logos.
Freelance | Print & Web Design - Freelance
(2005-11)
Over the past years, I have provided freelance graphic artist services to a variety of clients. Specific engagements have included the development of: Business Cards, Wedding Invitations, Website Design, Newsletters, and logos
Graphic Designer - Manatee Apparel Graphics - Bradenton, FL
(2022-10 - 2023-11)
Responsibilities included creating or using client logos, vectoring for image quality, setting up proofs, and preparation for printing or creation. These activities were performed for the creation of full-color and mesh banners, decals and stickers for multiple schools in Manatee County.
Graphic Designer (Pre-Media) - Bealls - Bradenton, FL
(2013-06 - 2020-04)
Responsibilities include; Retouching images, Masking, Clipping path, Transparency (.psd), Pre-flight Indesign document(s), Export .indd files to .pdf. Lastly, Finalize production
Graphic Designer (Advertising) - Bealls - Bradenton, FL
(2013-06 - 2020-04)
Responsibilities include; Retouching images, Masking, Clipping path, Transparency (.psd), Pre-flight Indesign document(s), Export .indd files to .pdf. Lastly, Finalize production
Graphic Designer - Mercedes Medical, Inc. - Sarasota, FL
(2012-06 - 2013-06)
Responsibilities include: Catalog Design, Postcards, Package Design, E-Blast (Constant Contact), Web image upload.
Graphic Designer | Human Resource Assistant - Employee Leasing Solutions - Bradenton, FL
(2005-11 - 2012-05)
Original responsibilities include; Logo design, Tshirt transfers, Flyers, and additional promotional materials (for 3+ years). Due to organization downsizing, the Art Department was eliminated. Responsibilities shifted as a Human Resources Assistant providing a range of support activities.
Education
High School Diploma - Art/Art Studies, General - Palmetto High School
Online Certificate - Introduction to CSS3 and HTML5 - University of New Hampshire (2015 - 2015)
Online Certificate - Intermediate WordPress Websites - Piedmont Community College (2019 - 2020)
Online Certificate - Intermediate CSS3 and HTML5 - Piedmont Community College (2019 - 2019)
Associates in Applied Science - Graphic Design Technology - State College of Florida (2002 - 2013)
Certificate - Graphic Design (Graphics & Animation Certificate) - Kennesaw State University (2011 - 2012)
Certificate - Graphic Arts, Design (Print Media Technology Certificate) - Kennesaw State University (2011 - 2012)
Online Certificate - Responsive Web Design - Vermont Technical College (2021-06 - 2021-07)
