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CAREER PROFILE
616.450.1286 | TOM@TOMJANDERNOA.COM | LINKEDIN.COM/IN/TOMJANDERNOA
Highly motivated professional with a BFA in Graphic Design and an MA in Sustainable Landscape Design and Planning. I am seeking a position to leverage expertise in graphic design and utilize my knowledge and excitement for environmental design. As a versatile designer with a proven ability to solve problems creatively, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and lead multiple projects effectively, I am committed to delivering impactful visual solutions. My dedication to collaboration and effective communication ensures that I work seamlessly within teams to achieve shared goals and drive successful outcomes
EXPERTISE INCLUDES
GRAPHIC DESIGN:
Logo Design
Book and Publication Design
Brand Identity and Collateral Design
Environmental and Signage Design
Advertisement Design
Conference Material and Trade Show Design
Poster and Billboard Design
Package Design
Digital Illustration
Website Graphics
LANDSCAPE DESIGN:
Site Design
Land Planning
Playground Design
Streetscape Design
Park and Plaza Design
Planting Plan Design
Drafting and Construction Document Development
SOFTWARE
Proficient: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AutoCAD
Knowledgeable: Sketchup, Revit, 3ds Max, Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro, Powerpoint
COMPETENCIES
Attention to Detail, Brand Recognition, Creative Problem Solving, Typography, Visual Design Concepts, Graphic Design Strategies, Cross-functional Collaboration
Education & Affiliations
CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR (CPSI)
Online Course and Exam Through the National Parks and Recreation Association (2022)
CERIFIED PERMACULTURE DESIGNER
D-Acres Permaculture Farm and Education Center, Dorchester, NH (May - October 2011)
MASTER OF ARTS IN SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND PLANNING
Conway School of Landscape Design, Conway, MA (2009 - 2010)
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN
(Concentration in Graphic Design)
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH (2001 - 2005)
AFFILIATIONS
Member: AIGA
Affiliate Member: American Society of Landscape Architecture
Affiliate Member: ASLA Michigan Chapter
EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
TOWERPINKSTER, Grand Rapids, MI (2017 - Present)
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Created site and landscape design plans throughout the design process, starting with conceptual Schematic Designs through Construction Documentation development for K-12 Schools, Universities, Healthcare, and Commercial PropertiesGRAPHIC DESIGN
Provided informational design graphics for clients
Provided template design for internal use
Provided wayfinding and signage graphics for K-12 Schools
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
STEVENS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Brattleboro, VT (2011 - 2017)
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Produced freehand and digital renderings for landscape, civil, and architectural projects Assisted with feasibility studies and base plan development
Produced cost estimates for commercial landscape and civil site design projects
Produced site analysis, concept and schematic designs for landscape and civil projects
Assisted with design development
Prepared specifications and construction documentsGRAPHIC DESIGN AND MARKETING
Rebranded company identity, and designed all marketing materials
Redesigned and co-managed company WordPress website
Assisted with graphics, layout, editing and assembly of proposals
Produced marketing images and project sheets for multidisciplinary projects
CREW LEADER
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT EXTENSION, YOUTH AGRICULTURE PROJECT, Brattleboro, VT (2009)
Trained 8 youth between the ages of 16 & 21 to maintain the UVM Extension farm
Facilitated community service work, farm-based projects, and workshops for youth
Led graphic design workshops and developed brochure for Vermont Food Stamp program
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & GREENHOUSE MANAGER
PUNTA MONA CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE DESIGN AND BOTANICAL STUDIES, Gondoca/Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica (2008)
Managed and designed digital graphics WordPress website
Designed promotional materials for events, courses, and workshops
Provided photography to Curve Magazine for article
Managed tropical farm greenhouse
Led workshops about soil fertility, cultivation strategies & plant ecology
Supervised interns and volunteers in permaculture and garden design projects
Aided in the initiation of community outreach projects
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN
(January 2005 - 2017)
Provided graphic design services to non-profits, institutions, and private businesses
GRAPHIC DESIGN VOLUNTEER
MAYA TRADITIONS, Panajachel, Guatemala (November - December 2008)
Designed an informational brochure to promote the medicinal plant garden project that distributes traditional medicine to indigenous communities surrounding Lago Atitlán.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CREATIVE GRAPHICS MANAGEMENT, Chicago, IL (January 2007 - March 2008)
Entry level graphic designer for the restaurant, sports and entertainment sectors
Created numerous menu, brochure, book and publication designs
Designed posters, signage and magazine advertisements
Produced marketing kit, promotional materials and slide show presentations
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST