Lightseeker Design Solutions
P. Wesley Hedrick
828.514.2477
lightseeker85@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATIONS
• Creative and technical with excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented with planning and execution of projects
• Dedicated to work hard on all assignments
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and follow directions
• Excellent listening skills with a desire to learn
• Interact well with co-workers, clients, customers, and diverse cultures
• Designed logo and implemented marketing plans for Newton Martial Arts 2005
• Created promotional flyer and services menu redesign for Signature Spas of Hickory 2008
• Full design package and marketing plan for Massage by Ashley 2009
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Associates of Applied Science Degree, Graphic Design 10/2003-12/2005
3.5/4.0 GPA
Honor Graduate (3.7 GPA)
Dean’s List honor student, Spring and Fall 2005
Art and design work displayed for two various quarters
RELEVANT COURSES
Media/Marketing Design, Photography Techniques, Color Theory,
3-Dimensional Design, Art Direction, Digital Animation, Corporate Identity,
Illustration, Digital Illustration, Electronic Pre-press
EXPERIENCE
Frye Regional Medical Center Hickory, NC
Security Officer 12/2010-Present
• Control and log visitor access
• Assist administration, nursing staff, engineering, environmental services, patients and visitors
• First response to criminal activity, fire alarms, equipment issues, power failures and disputes
Western Piedmont Iwanna Hickory, NC
Typesetter / Graphic Designer 10/2010-11/2010
• Designed, updated and proofed newspaper advertisments for local vehicle dealerships
• Updated client websites of vehicle images and information details
Working Charlotte Telecommute
Contracted Graphic Designer 10/2009-Present
• Full media kit and collateral for Bethune Mays Classical Academy
• Marketing businesses and featured professionals via layout in the monthly magazine
AlliedBarton Security Services Hickory, NC
Public Safety Corporal 5/2007-12/2010
• Primary bike patrol officer
• Maintain highly visible patrols in and around facility to ensure public safety
• Assist management, tenants, and customers to help operate a productive environment
• First response to medical calls, fires, disputes, and power failures
• Officer of the month, January 2009
Gotham Images Hickory, NC
Graphic Designer 12/2006-3/2007
• Produced client work for various industrial, service, and manufacturing organizations
• Created logos, advertisements, invitations, product catalog, and corporate standards
• Produced new product catalog for Charles-Stewart Furniture Company
Valley Connection YMCA Hickory, NC
Group Fitness/Martial Arts Instructor 10/2006-11/2007
• Teach students self defense, awareness, control, and discipline
• Communicate verbally, physically, and mentally to help develop balance in lives
• Certified martial arts instructor of Te-ashi-ki-do style
Griffith’s Security Services Hickory, NC
Security Officer 9/2006-2/2007
• Motorized and foot patrol of large furniture complexes
• Ensure the safety of employees and property
Fusion Communications Hickory, NC
Graphic Design Intern 10/2005-12/2005
• Redesigned company brochure and calendar
• Bound client brochures, arranged inserts, and prepared product images for website
• Created logo, poster, and branded shirt for a Halloween blood drive event
Vector Marketing Hickory, NC
Sales Representative of Cutco Cutlery 6/2003-9/2003
• Sold products and scheduled appointments with cliental
• Maintained sales and client records
• Grand Day Award - sold $1840 worth of products in one day
• 2000 Dollar Club Award-Sales report of $2155 in one week
COMPUTER SKILLS
Mac and PC formats, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, QuarkXPress, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Office Suite, basic HTML, WebDar and WebInc, Mac and PC cross-platform issues, general computer maintenance
DESIGN EXPERTISE
Corporate identity and logo design, magazine layout advertisement, campaign marketing,
poster and ticket designs, illustrations, digital illustrations, image manipulation and touch-up
OTHER
Completed the Terrorism Awareness Training Program through the George Washington University
First Aid/CPR/AED certified – American Red Cross
REFERENCES
Paul Langford, IT Assistant
Conover, NC (828) 514-4717
Ben Precup, Graphic Designer
Hickory, NC (828) 291-6668
Jack Neaves, Security Sergeant
Hickory, NC (828) 291-6960
Justin Roepel, Convergys Team Leader
Hickory, NC (661) 204-5979
Brandon Partee, Law Enforcement Officer
Hickory, NC (828) 449-7879
NMA booklet
This VisualCV is available as a printable .pdf file