EDUCATION The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications Design (2005) QUALIFICATIONS I am a talented designer that has put my design knowledge to use with various freelance and full-time opportunities. I am a hard working, highly motivated individual that excels in high stress situations and consistently completes tasks ahead of schedule. Most recently, I've been working as a freelance graphic designer for various companies in the Austin, TX area. In the past, I worked as the Lead Graphic Designer for Design Collective Incorporated based out of Columbus, OH. I was responsible for all in-house promotional materials, print, brand identity, environmental graphics and wayfinding projects. I also offer design services to various non-profit organizations (PEACE Project, Pinwheels for Prevention, and PCAO.) I am always looking forward to the next design opportunity. HONORS Work featured (Level Dining Lounge brand identity and signage) in October 2009 issue of Sign and Digital Graphics Magazine. Featured Coroflot portfolio. (11/19/09) Featured portfolios are the top 2% of all Coroflot portfolios. Participated in design competition: 2009 Print Magazine Regional Design Annual. EXPERIENCE The National Center for Educational Achievement, Austin, TX Freelance Graphic Designer (01/20/10 - Current) BreakingPoint Systems, Inc., Austin, TX Freelance Graphic Designer (03/14/10 - 04/19/10) Design Collective Incorporated, Columbus, OH Lead Graphic Designer (07/14/08 - 12/11/09) Kessler Sign Company, Zanesville, OH Graphic Designer (08/20/07 - 07/11/08) The Ohio State University - Ohio Union Graphics Dept., Columbus, OH Freelance Designer (12/18/06 - 03/05/07) Rod Bender’s Tackle, Inc., Cambridge, OH Freelance Designer (03/05/07 - 02/19/09) Memories in Motion, Zanesville, OH Freelance Designer (07/24/06 - 08/17/07) My Route, Atlanta, GA Freelance Designer (01/19/07 - 04/06/07) CONTACT p: (740) 705-9683 e: mikepaulwalker@gmail.com ©2010 Deviation Creation. All Rights Reserved.