Kerri L. Cole
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
kcole2103@yahoo.com • (401) 835-8186 • www.kerricole.com
Highly gifted, creative and motivated Graphic Artist with nine years experience in creating compelling computer graphics and digital illustrations for various media to explain or adorn print or spoken word; Un-matchable degree of creativity, technical production skills as well as the integrity, professionalism and responsibility associated with military service.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely and persuasively. Flexible, good judgment and attention to detail.
• Remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to participate in a high-energy, motivated team.
• Solid project management experience as well as creative, able to communicate effectively with clients, consistently meets deadlines.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign CS3, MS PowerPoint and Word 2007.
Related Experience
U.S. Naval War College, Newport RI: January 2008 – Present
Graphic Artist / Visual Information Specialist GS-09
• Directed design process from concept to execution; including layouts, product design, event programs, brochures, training materials, flyers, instructional design, book covers, logos, print advertising, and more.
• Studied layouts, proposed illustrations sketches, and other related materials in order to become familiar with assignment.
• Participated in the creative process to formulate concept and render illustration and detail from models, sketches, memory, and imagination. Also discussed illustrations and designs at various stages of completion, making changes as necessary.
Air National Guard: Cape Cod MA: February 2007 – Present
Layout Designer and Photographer, Staff Sergeant
U. S. Air Force: Okinawa, Japan | New Mexico, USA: May 2002 – February 2007
Visual Information Journeyman, Senior Airman
Education
• Defense Information School (DINFOS), Ft Meade, MD --Multimedia Illustrator Course, 2002
• DINFOS, Ft Meade, MD --Advanced Digital Multimedia Course (Honor Graduate) 2006
• Community College of the Air Force -- Audio Visual Production 2010
• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) --Print Design Certificate Program, 9 courses completed
Awards
• Communications and Information Specialist of the Year: 2006 USAF Holloman Air Force Base, NM
• Non-commissioned officer (NCO) of the Quarter, 4th Quarter: 2008 102nd Fighter Wing, MA
• Senior Civilian of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter: 2009 U.S. Naval War College, RI
• NCO of the Year, 2010: 102nd Intelligence Wing, MA
• Military Person of the Year, 2010: Massachusetts Air National Guard
• Military Woman of the Year, 2010: Massachusetts National Guard
Print and digital portfolio available.
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
kcole2103@yahoo.com • (401) 835-8186 • www.kerricole.com
Highly gifted, creative and motivated Graphic Artist with nine years experience in creating compelling computer graphics and digital illustrations for various media to explain or adorn print or spoken word; Un-matchable degree of creativity, technical production skills as well as the integrity, professionalism and responsibility associated with military service.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely and persuasively. Flexible, good judgment and attention to detail.
• Remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to participate in a high-energy, motivated team.
• Solid project management experience as well as creative, able to communicate effectively with clients, consistently meets deadlines.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign CS3, MS PowerPoint and Word 2007.
Related Experience
U.S. Naval War College, Newport RI: January 2008 – Present
Graphic Artist / Visual Information Specialist GS-09
• Directed design process from concept to execution; including layouts, product design, event programs, brochures, training materials, flyers, instructional design, book covers, logos, print advertising, and more.
• Studied layouts, proposed illustrations sketches, and other related materials in order to become familiar with assignment.
• Participated in the creative process to formulate concept and render illustration and detail from models, sketches, memory, and imagination. Also discussed illustrations and designs at various stages of completion, making changes as necessary.
Air National Guard: Cape Cod MA: February 2007 – Present
Layout Designer and Photographer, Staff Sergeant
U. S. Air Force: Okinawa, Japan | New Mexico, USA: May 2002 – February 2007
Visual Information Journeyman, Senior Airman
Education
• Defense Information School (DINFOS), Ft Meade, MD --Multimedia Illustrator Course, 2002
• DINFOS, Ft Meade, MD --Advanced Digital Multimedia Course (Honor Graduate) 2006
• Community College of the Air Force -- Audio Visual Production 2010
• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) --Print Design Certificate Program, 9 courses completed
Awards
• Communications and Information Specialist of the Year: 2006 USAF Holloman Air Force Base, NM
• Non-commissioned officer (NCO) of the Quarter, 4th Quarter: 2008 102nd Fighter Wing, MA
• Senior Civilian of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter: 2009 U.S. Naval War College, RI
• NCO of the Year, 2010: 102nd Intelligence Wing, MA
• Military Person of the Year, 2010: Massachusetts Air National Guard
• Military Woman of the Year, 2010: Massachusetts National Guard
Print and digital portfolio available.
