Defiant Designs (Jason Kocheran)

Graphic Designer

JasonKocheran

Columbus Ohio

I have 2+ years experience with graphic and front end web design via internships and freelance work. I'd ultimately like to secure a junior web development job where I can use my skills as well as grow into a more well rounded developer / designer.

Experience

  • Freelance

    Defiant Designs

    I've been doing freelance work for the last couple years for various clients some of which include:
    - Spice Bar
    - Eproximiti (after internship)
    - VM Lending
    - Core Entertainment
    - Relentless Clothing
    - Dj Matt Majik / Dj Ductape


  • Jan 2011
    Ely Brothers Photography (Internship)

    I'm working as an assistant for Ely Brothers, doing everything from helping with lighting, to actual shooting, as well as photo editing and graphic design.

  • Sales
    Columbus Ohio
    Mar 2004 - Mar 2010
    Discount Tire

    My main role was doing service work, as well as sales. I worked closely with customers and managed the group of workers in charge of the labor. Although not design related I started around the beginning of my college career. I stayed with them up to the start of my design program, and all the way through it. I'm loyal and dedicated to all things I do, and 6yrs at Discount proves this.

  • Designer
    New Albany Ohio
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
    Eproximiti (internship)

    Eproximiti is an up coming tech company. I did graphic and front end web design for the company. My main roles were to redesign and build a website for the companies flagship product. I also did some logo development for new products.

Education

  • B.F.A in Advertising/Graphic Design
    Columbus Ohio
    Jan 2011 - Present
    Columbus College of Art and Design

    I'm currently attending CCAD getting my Bachelor of Fine Arts in advertising and graphic design, as well as a minor in media studies with a concentration in photography.

  • Interactive Multimedia Design
    Columbus Ohio
    Sep 2006 - Dec 2009
    Columbus State

    I received my associates degree in interactive multimedia design which touches on many aspects of web and graphic design. I supplemented this with many hours of self teaching with books and online tutorials.

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  • Skills

    Good at working independently and in group settings.

    Strong people and communication skills.

    Experienced in dealing with customers and clients.

    Organized and good at multitasking.

    Goal oriented.

    Multi platform capable (Mac and PC)


  • Technical Skills

    Adobe Photoshop Adobe Dreamweaver

    Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign

    Adobe Flash Microsoft Office

    XHTML CSS

    Actionscript Digital Photography