Richard Dobbs Jr. Email & Phone Number

220 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, Nc 27707

I design anything Illustrative or graphic for the various needs of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants®. I design brochures, newsletters, interactive forms, static and animated web graphics, static and animated PowerPoint presentations, book covers, conference materials, digital and physical trade show graphics, etc ... As a visual communicator, my work is focused on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and PowerPoint. I have a deep understanding… Show more I design anything Illustrative or graphic for the various needs of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants®. I design brochures, newsletters, interactive forms, static and animated web graphics, static and animated PowerPoint presentations, book covers, conference materials, digital and physical trade show graphics, etc ... As a visual communicator, my work is focused on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and PowerPoint. I have a deep understanding of the importance of delivering projects and working as part of a team. I collaborate with project managers, senior designers, copywriters and internal clients in all jobs including high level projects. I create conceptual drawings for custom illustrations and execute till successful completion. I have been trained in presentation skills and I am UX certified through online courses with Udemy. Show less

Durham, North Carolina

Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

I am a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and fine art teacher.I have freelanced graphic design for various clients including the Holly Springs School of Dance and the North Carolina Community Health Centers Association®.I am a fine artist - I paint murals in residential homes and businesses. I paint portraits and paintings upon request.I am an illustrator - I create custom Illustrations and/or concept design using various media. I am a published Children's book… Show more I am a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and fine art teacher.I have freelanced graphic design for various clients including the Holly Springs School of Dance and the North Carolina Community Health Centers Association®.I am a fine artist - I paint murals in residential homes and businesses. I paint portraits and paintings upon request.I am an illustrator - I create custom Illustrations and/or concept design using various media. I am a published Children's book illustrator. Titles include "The Chronicles of Dinosauria", "The Children who had Roses for Noses" and "Jono, the Boy Without Much". I can create 3-D models using Maya & I can create conceptual art for stories or games.I teach art classes in my home studio to young students ages 8 to 17 since 2001. I also teach painting classes occasionally at 'Wine and Design®' at their Cary and Apex, NC studios since 2012. Show less

Miami Blvd. Durham, Nc

Using the Adobe Creative Suite, I designed and produced large scale exhibit and trade show graphics for various clients across the USA and abroad. Worked one-on-one with clients to creatively market their business or products visually on large scale exhibits. Collaborated with project managers, construction workers, engineers, and fabricators to ensure top quality products for all customers. I executed and oversaw the production of all printed materials. I operated and maintained digital… Show more Using the Adobe Creative Suite, I designed and produced large scale exhibit and trade show graphics for various clients across the USA and abroad. Worked one-on-one with clients to creatively market their business or products visually on large scale exhibits. Collaborated with project managers, construction workers, engineers, and fabricators to ensure top quality products for all customers. I executed and oversaw the production of all printed materials. I operated and maintained digital printing machines and dye-sublimation machines. Show less

Kelly MarCom Advertising Agency (www.kellymarcom.com) Sanford, NC;('KMC' name changed to 'Mottis', then later acquired by 'Propel' 2017)I created multiple types of graphic design for a wide variety of different clients and their diverse needs; brochures, billboards, exhibit displays, newsletters, brand identity, logo design, internet, intranet, multimedia, etc... I worked in a team environment and I frequently lead in creative sessions.Clients I created work for include:… Show more Kelly MarCom Advertising Agency (www.kellymarcom.com) Sanford, NC;('KMC' name changed to 'Mottis', then later acquired by 'Propel' 2017)I created multiple types of graphic design for a wide variety of different clients and their diverse needs; brochures, billboards, exhibit displays, newsletters, brand identity, logo design, internet, intranet, multimedia, etc... I worked in a team environment and I frequently lead in creative sessions.Clients I created work for include: Square-D (Schneider Electric), Capital Bank, PPD, Frontier Spinning Mills, and Magneti Marelli. Show less

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

R.H. Donnelley Corp. (Now known as Dex One Corp.) Morrisville, NC; I was a high volume production artist. I created black & white and full color ads for Yellow Page books for Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Chicago and other large cities across the United States. I collaborated daily with creative directors and proof readers to accurately produce eye catching ads while using the Adobe Creative Suite. I also created custom spec-ads for sales people in different regions to up-sale to their… Show more R.H. Donnelley Corp. (Now known as Dex One Corp.) Morrisville, NC; I was a high volume production artist. I created black & white and full color ads for Yellow Page books for Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Chicago and other large cities across the United States. I collaborated daily with creative directors and proof readers to accurately produce eye catching ads while using the Adobe Creative Suite. I also created custom spec-ads for sales people in different regions to up-sale to their clients. Show less

Cary, North Carolina, United States

Spectrum Screen Printing Inc. Cary NC; I created custom spot color T-Shirt designs using traditional pen & ink drawing techniques and copy camera/dark room developing skills. I also designed t-shirt graphics on the computer using Adobe Illustrator and photoshop. I worked one-on-one with customers on all projects from thumbnails and rough sketches to the finished product.

Camp Pendleton South, California, United States

US Marine Corps, TAVSC Camp Pendleton, CA; Designed training manuals, large training aids, color slides and transparencies, certificates, ceremonial invitations and programs, signs, exhibit displays, and billboard designs for various needs of the Marine Corps. I used Adobe Illustrator, Quark X-press, Corel Draw.

Camp Pendleton South, California, United States

U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division Band, Camp Pendleton, CA; Played percussion instruments in the Marine Corps Band; Served in Desert Storm with a Defensive Security Platoon. I received a Navy Achievement medal for outstanding service during the Desert Storm military campaign in Kuwait.

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Associate'S Degree, Simulation And Game Development, 3.65 Gpa

Earned an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Simulation and Game Development. Studied 3-D modeling, animation and simulation.

Associates Degree, Commercial Art & Advertising Design, 3.7 Gpa

Earned Associates degree in 'Commercial Art and Advertising Design.' Classes included Industrial design, commercial design.

Certificate Of Completion, Armed Forces School Of Music - Drums And Percussion

High School Diploma, General Studies