Chris Johnson

Experience

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  Milliken & Company

  Jun 2001 - Sept 2011

  Creative Design Technician

  Design carpets and area rugs for homes, hotels, offices and commercial environments Demonstrate the ability to work with clients and fellow employees on large and small projects For Love of Country; ­ June 2003 Worked directly with the Publisher to develop concepts and planned execution of the finished book

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  Due Diligence Design Consulting

  May 2011 - Jul 2023

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  I use the full range of my artistic abilities to design logos, textiles, fine arts, and murals.

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  Georgia Department of Education

  May 2017 - May 2023

  Graphic Design Instructor

  Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to studentsAble to provide instruction simultaneously to in-person and remote learners, if necessaryParticipating in professional development activities to keep up with industry trendsCreating lesson plans that integrate design principles with computer technology skillsConducting research related to topics in design, art history, computer graphics, or other related fieldsTeaching students about the history of graphic design, as well as practical applications of design principlesPreparing students for careers in graphic design by teaching them design principles, techniques, and other relevant informationAssisting in the design of promotional materials such as brochures, fliers, or business cards for student eventsAssisting in the development of curricula and lesson plans for the school’s graphic design program Show less

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  Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Develops program and course curriculum; evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives; maintains program certification requirements; attends faculty and other required educational meetings; ensures safety and security requirements are met; ensure all classroom and testing accommodations are requested and provided. The instructor will be responsible for providing guidance and instruction necessary to prepare students with the technical competencies essential to obtaining 3-D Solidworks certification. Develops and implements programming to allow students to obtain needed training for and certification for entry-level manufacturing.Performs all aspects of instruction for technical programs of study; delivers effective instruction; ensures adherence to school requirements in the classrooms and labs by following established protocols and procedures. Prepares reports on current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals, and progress schedule. Develops course outlines, goals, and objectives; prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students. Show less Create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and engage our audience, develops the overall layout and production design for all needed graphic projects. I develops creative and graphic design concepts for a wide variety of materials. I make recommendations for needed software/hardware and other resources, provide regular reports to the print shop manager. I ensure the team approach to project completion, monitors project budgets and ensures on-time delivery of work products, assists in staff training, and performs other duties as assigned by management. Show less

  • CAD and 3-D Printing Instructor

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Graphic Designer

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Georgia Quick Start

  Jul 2023 - now

  Desktop Publisher / Illustrator

  The Desktop Publisher/Illustrator is responsible for creating layouts, designs, and illustrations to support production of training materials and other visual elements as needed.Creates illustrations and other art to be used in various print and digital mediaCompletes assignments using current industry-standard applications, primarily those included in Adobe’s Creative Suite 6 and Microsoft OfficeProvides support to graphic staff with technical and software understandingDesigns page layouts for assigned work and for work to be assigned to other staff membersProduces publications utilizing pre-established publishing templatesProvides finished materials suitable for delivery and reproduction in various formsPerforms general office administrative tasks as neededTroubleshoots issues between software, print drivers and fontsSupports creative services production and reproduction as requiredWorks with directors, instructional developers, subject matter experts and video and animation production personnel in a team environmentSupports set-up and staging of assorted events as needed Show less