2007 - 2011University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA Bachelor of Arts in Art, Pre-Medical IllustrationMinor in BiologyOverall GPA: 3.54, Major GPA: 3.73

EDUCATION

July 2012 - May 2013Emory University - Atlanta, GA Graphic Design for Print ProgramSpecialization in Brand Identity •Extensive training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and print production

CERTIFICATIONS

• Operating Systems: Windows / MAC• Adobe Photoshop CS4 -CC• Adobe InDesign CS5.5 -CC• Adobe Illustrator CS5.5- CC• Adobe Acrobat CS5- CC• Adobe Bridge CS5.5- CC• Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5• MS Office Suite 2003-2010

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

JEMPLOYMENTMorrison Architectural Sign Co. October 2013- Present Farmers Branch, TXProject Manager / Graphic Designer

•Design signage and environmental graphics for corporate and healthcare industries•Strong understanding of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign•Maintain and ensure adherence with branding, logo and overall design standards for each client•Prepare proofs and mock-ups•Work with clients by developing ideas and proposing new modifications to existing signage to ensure consistency with overall brand•Provide art direction and develop visual conceptual solutions

JESSICA BUSBINW: http://jessicaferguson.foliohd.com/

417 Perkins DriveLantana, TX 76226

P: 972.689.7475 E: jessica.c.busbin@gmail.com

•Maintain healthy account relationships throughout the course of the project by communicating effectively and regularly with clients and internal employees•Manage and resolve conflicts •Establish project budgets

•Define project objectives, create schedules, and oversee production to ensure quality control•Responsible for projects with an estimated total revenue of over $500,000•Responsible for project from inception to completion•Team lead overseeing four employess and make adjustments when faced with project challenges•Meet required deadlines•Have a strong understanding of fabrication and installation methods in order to effectively assess all aspects of a project

Graphic Design Responsibilities

Project Management Responsibilities

Account Management Responsibilities

U Lucky Girl Design House- Richardson, TX June 2013- July 2013Graphic Design Intern

• Design cards and custom illustrations for the greeting card and invitation lines • Develop design solutions for marketing collateral that effectively communicates the image and needs of the business • Work independently, as well as within a team environment

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Design Finalist and Winner The Atlanta Journal Constitution and Atlanta Track Club Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Design Competition • Design printed on 60,000 t-shirts for the Atlanta race and 3,000 t-shirts for the military overseas • Won $1,000 cash prize

2011

University of West Georgia- Carrollton, GA July 2009 - August 2012General Merchandise Inventory Assistant / Casual Labor

• Provided customer service and accountable for inventory of all general merchandise items