Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
Christopher Johnson-Brancker
Designer and Photographer
London, United Kingdom,Christ Church
Summary
Deadline-driven, multi-faceted Graphic Designer and Photographer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions in the fields of real estate, medical, automotive, car rental/hospitality, and insurance.
Resourceful and hardworking with visual problem solving expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 7 years of industry success.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
PVH Group Inc.
Bridgetown, Barbados
08.2017 - Current
- Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
- Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
- Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images utilized on websites, prints and promotional items.
- Chose domain names, completed registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.
- Developed site content and graphics by coordinating copywriting, and designing images, icons, banners and enhancements.
Marketing Assistant
JEMDA Investments Inc.
Bridgetown, Barbados
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Created aesthetically-pleasing advertisements that complemented products.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Created unique and engaging content for range of social media platforms including Pinterest, FaceBook and Instagram.
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
Photographer's Assistant
Magical Moments Photography
Bridgetown, Barbados
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Adjusted, modified and networked photos using digital and computer manipulative applications.
- Used Adobe Photoshop to complete extensive image editing such as retouching skin tones and improving lighting and color.
- Scanned photographs into computers for editing, storage and electronic transmission.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Barbados Community College
Barbados 09.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Applied Arts (Visual Arts)
Barbados Community College
Barbados 09.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Queen's College
Barbados 09.2002 - 06.2009
Skills
Illustration
Photography
Visual design
Website graphics
Logo design
Image manipulation
General graphic design
Advertising understanding
Canon Mark EOS IV proficient
Strong compositional skills
PC and Mac platforms
Digital design
Software
Video Editing
Special Effects & Motion Graphics
Microsoft Office
Interests
Photography
Music
Pop Culture
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References
Joe Keany
Senior Technology Consultant | CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
1.246.262.7337 | joe@keany.org
Nicole Wiltshire
Marketing Manager | PVH Group Inc.
1.246.243.1993 | nicolemariahaynes@gmail.com
Steven Cumberbatch
Owner & Photographer | Magical Moments Photography
1.246.230.3732 | stevec@caribsurf.com
Alisa Corbin
Tutor & Freelance Graphic Designer | Barbados Community College
1.246.256.4728 | alisa.corbin@bcc.edu.bb
Quote
The problem is not to find the answer; it’s to face the answer.
Terence McKenna
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Barbados Community College
09.2018 - 05.2021
Graphic Designer
PVH Group Inc.
08.2017 - Current
Marketing Assistant
JEMDA Investments Inc.
12.2016 - 12.2017
Photographer's Assistant
Magical Moments Photography
04.2014 - 11.2016
Associate of Arts - Applied Arts (Visual Arts)
Barbados Community College
09.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Queen's College
09.2002 - 06.2009