Joel Southall

Contact Information

• Date of birth: May 22, 2890 of the Third Age
• Address: 1 Bagshot Row, Hobbiton, the Shire, Middle-Earth, Arda
• Phone number: 555-2368
• Email adress: southallj@my.lanecc.edu
• Web: My Website

Purpose

As a web designer, I want to create functional, efficient and aesthetically pleasing websites for clients, whether this is on my own or effectively working with a team at a Web Design Company. As a graphic designer, I want to create quality logos and other assets for you and your company.

Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Workshop, Illustrator, GIMP, Inkscape, Lightroom Classic
• Working Knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Experience with Windows, Linux, Unix and Apple Paradigms

Education

Lane Community College
• In Progress: Web Design Certificate

Oregon State University
• OSU Honors College
• Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
• Certificate in Peace Studies

University of Oregon
• UO Graduate Teaching Fellowship
• Master's Degree in Philosophy

Experience

Journalist for Independent Weeklies

Covered nightlife for the Corvallis Advocate, responsible for contacting and communicating with a variety of local venues, music artists from around the state, local artists, and more, so as to be well-informed about local entertainment and events. Additionally, previous experience as an Editor and Content Writer for the Corvallis Independent, a now defunct independent news publication competing with the Advocate.

Game Designer at MindFire Games, LLC

Formed an LLC with partners to design and develop PC games. Currently developing a multiplayer platformer game. Skills include concept art, world design, storyboarding, pixel art generation, playtesting and so on.

Security Camera Installation at The Book Bin

Installed security cameras for a book seller, the Book Bin, at multiple store locations including Corvallis and Salem.