Brief Summary
My name is Jess Sisson, and I like to make things just for the sake of making them. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Rio Grande, where I freelanced my way through the 4 year BFA degree doing design work for the local community. Which is easier said than done in a rural community.
I love the fine arts, literature, and Jesus, and my best work comes out when I'm promoting or expressing one of these things.
Clients
Author Paula Blevins
Author John Thorndike
Artist Patricia Rawlinson
The Ariel Theatre and Ohio Valley Symphony
Fellowship of Faith Church
Gallipolis Christian Church
University of Rio Grande
Professional Experience
Objective
- To establish a career in Graphic Design that will allow me to work toward a greater visual good.
Specialties
- Layout Design & Digital Art using the Adobe CS4, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Web Development using WordPress.
- Other skills include Digital Photography, HTML4, HTML5, CSS2, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, Writing, Flash, Javascript, and Macintosh Computers. Dreamweaver.
Education
- University of Rio Grande, 2006 - May 2010
- BFA in Visual Arts with a Concentration in Graphic Design.
- Studied classical art history and traditional media applications, digital media, digital photography, principles of design & typography, among other things.
- River Valley High School, 1999 - 2002
- Awards & Highlights: Fine Arts Chord, several awards in art shows, one of 3 designers of 1999 yearbook. Also highly active in music and theatre.
Community
Fellowship of Faith Church - Member since 2009.
Lead the graphics and media team in our contemporary church. Developing print material such as brochures, mailers and the monthly program. Website development. Weekly photography. Overseeing video projects.
Community Theatre, 2006 - 2011.
Involved in several productions for the Ariel Theatre and the University of Rio Grade. Everything from starring roles to chorus girl to stage manager. Several designs for director Michelle Miller.
Wing Haven - Mural Painting.
Assisted in painting a mural for community service project through Fellowship of Faith.
Gallia County Local Schools - Student Art Judge 2008, 2009.
Student judge for Gallia County Local School’s academic fair art show.
