Resumé

Kirk Hawkins

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work experience

Communications/Marketing Associate
Houston Christian High School, Houston TX, – Sept. 2022 – present

Graphic Designer and Multimedia Associate
Incarnate Word Academy, Houston TX, – Oct. 2021 – Sept. 2022

Visual Media Specialist
Concordia International School Shanghai, Shanghai, China – 2012 – 2021

Graphic Designer/Instructor
Taejon Christian International School, Daejeon, South Korea – 1998 – 2012

duties included
•Conceptualized and executed visually appealing designs for print collateral, including brochures, flyers and promotional materials, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output.

•Developed and implemented creative concepts for digital media, producing engaging graphics for websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, and online advertisements.

•Coordinated and conducted photo/video shoots, managing all aspects from planning and directing to post-production editing, resulting in high-quality visual assets for marketing materials.

•Managed end-to-end print production processes, from file preparation to liaison with printers, ensuring the highest standards of print quality.

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate project requirements into visually compelling designs that aligned with business objectives.

•Presented and explained design concepts to clients and team members, incorporating feedback and revisions for optimal results.

•Developed and designed infographics and data visualizations to simplify complex information for various audiences.

•Contributed to the development and execution of branding strategies, ensuring visual consistency across all communication channels.

education
East Carolina University – School of Design, Greenville, NC – 1994-1997
• BA Communication Arts – a graphic design concentration

North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC – 1985-1989
• BS Biological Sciences

skills
Adobe Creative Suite
• InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat, Dreamweaver

Web Publishing Software
• WordPress
• FinalSite

Email Marking Tools
• Constant Contact
• Mailchimp

Working knowledge of HTML and CSS

Videography/Video Editing
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Premiere

Photography
• DSLR
• 7+ Lenses
• Portraits, sports events, concerts, classroom activities, campus facilities
• Post-processing

Microsoft Office Suite
Google Applications

references
Katie Gassett
Director of Communications and Marketing
Houston Christian High School
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Andrea Schuitman
Director, Business Development & Marketing
University of Michigan
[email protected]

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