Michael Avery
Digital Signage Designer and Scheduler at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts- Claim this Profile
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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Digital Signage Designer and Scheduler
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Various
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer
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May 2019 - Present
Currently learning how to find, secure, and complete freelance projects. Projects worked on have included illustrated maps of both St Louis and Washington, diagrams for an athletic performance company, a small mural, Sofar Sounds concert posters, and an album cover for a local DJ. Also improving my online presence, through an online portfolio and social media accounts, and selling prints and apparel. Researching publications and illustration/design organizations operating in DC to find potential clients. Show less
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Georgetown Day School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2019 - May 2022
Primarily substituted for art classes, such as AP Studio Art and Graphic Design, where I helped students improve both their technical skills and critical thinking concerning art. I also answered questions about studying art and being a professional in the field. Primarily substituted for art classes, such as AP Studio Art and Graphic Design, where I helped students improve both their technical skills and critical thinking concerning art. I also answered questions about studying art and being a professional in the field.
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FarmersWagon.org
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United States
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Retail Groceries
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Graphic Designer
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
FarmersWagon.org is an online farm-to-door market that offers a fast and easy way to have products from local food producers delivered directly to your door. FarmersWagon.org also commits 70% of its profits to combat local food insecurity. FarmersWagon.org is an online farm-to-door market that offers a fast and easy way to have products from local food producers delivered directly to your door. FarmersWagon.org also commits 70% of its profits to combat local food insecurity.
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Percipi Global PR
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graphic Design Intern
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Worked with the Art Director, Graphic Designers, and the rest of the Communications and Marketing Department to fulfill all creative requests. Designed signage, program magazine layouts, invitations, print/web ads, and more. Learned how to take requests and get approval from various departments in the Foundation. Juggled several projects simultaneously, learning how to build production schedules and meet deadlines. Prepared work for prepress, reviewed proofs, and communicated with printers. Worked with the Art Director, Graphic Designers, and the rest of the Communications and Marketing Department to fulfill all creative requests. Designed signage, program magazine layouts, invitations, print/web ads, and more. Learned how to take requests and get approval from various departments in the Foundation. Juggled several projects simultaneously, learning how to build production schedules and meet deadlines. Prepared work for prepress, reviewed proofs, and communicated with printers.
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Washington University Political Review
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Illustrator
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Mar 2018 - May 2019
Created illustrations to accompany articles, ranging from small spots to entire spreads. Designed and illustrated standalone title spreads representing the issue’s overall theme. Collaborated closely with the Design Director to create content when other illustrators failed to meet the deadline. Created illustrations to accompany articles, ranging from small spots to entire spreads. Designed and illustrated standalone title spreads representing the issue’s overall theme. Collaborated closely with the Design Director to create content when other illustrators failed to meet the deadline.
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Max Hancock & Co.
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Assisted a local freelance illustrator and designer in creating proposals for, completing, and documenting finished commissions. Created logos and icons, from conception to completion. Learned and worked with Hexagon and Daz Studio, 3D modeling software, to create models for sale. Researched recent award-winning websites, identifying elements to adapt for use in a website displaying information on the melting of California’s glaciers. Assisted a local freelance illustrator and designer in creating proposals for, completing, and documenting finished commissions. Created logos and icons, from conception to completion. Learned and worked with Hexagon and Daz Studio, 3D modeling software, to create models for sale. Researched recent award-winning websites, identifying elements to adapt for use in a website displaying information on the melting of California’s glaciers.
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Education
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Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Communication Design