Jayson Kretzer

Experience

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  The News Herald

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Graphic Artist

  As a team leader, I supplied original graphics for his team of newspaper advertisement designers.

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  Graphic Designer

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2019

  Graphic Designer/ Illustrator

  During this time, I handled the advertising needs of clients such as Bay Lincoln Mercury Dodge Hyundai, Bay Suzuki, Costcutters (NWFL), Supercuts (NWFL), City Looks, Blue Heron Fine Gifts and many more. Work included newspaper advertisements, billboards, political campaigns, logo/identity packages, web platform designs and creating original illustrations.

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  Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Exhibitions & Education Manager

  During my stint with the Visual Arts Center, I curated more than twenty-five art shows including the Titanic Artifact Exhibition. Job duties included, handling and installing fine art shows, working with teachers and artists to put together education programs for all ages and assisting with the day to day management of the art gallery.

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  Comic & Trading Card Illustrator

  Jan 2009 - now

  Comic & Trading Card Illustrator

  Creator of the comic book (& webcomic of the same name) Wannabe Heroes and sketch/trading card artist for several trading card companies such as Upper Deck, Rittenhouse Archives & Cryptozoic on various licenses such as Marvel Comics, Adventure Time, Voltron and the television show Archer.

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  Panama City Creative Con

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2019

  Founder & President

  We continue to build a positive environment for the creative people in our community with a creative career path convention which focuses on sequential art, game & costume design, creative writing, and much more. Creative Con is entering its 7th year as a community event, with each year seeing significant growth. What started with six artists doing free sketches in the foyer of the Bay County Public Library has grown into a creative convention which brings artists and attendees from all over the tri-state area and fills Gulf Coast State College’s campus with vivid costumers and the sounds of celebration. Not only does Panama City Creative Con foster career development for aspiring artists and creatives, it is purposed to encourage young people to pursue their passions and develop the valuable tools they already have in their love for the creative realms.As Director of Operations, it is my responsibility to ensure that the entire show runs smooth. I manage a great team of five crew members and dozens of volunteers as we strive to make sure every detail of Creative Con is taken care of and the show goes off without any problems. Contacting and acquiring talent is also a primary responsibility. 收起

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  Bay Arts Alliance

  Jul 2018 - now

  Bay Arts Alliance is the Local Arts Agency of Bay County, FL with a mission to To support, promote, and develop the arts as essential to the revitalization and growth of our community. Event management and curatorial duties for the Panama City Center for the Arts.• Designed branding and logo to improve visitor experience and building appearance• Curated three unique art galleries with more than 30 quality exhibitions a year• Planned and implemented arts in education opportunities for the community• Developed and oversaw unique arts events• Managed small versatile staff

  • Executive Director

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Director

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2019