Andrew Carson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional experience for 10+ years of Musical genius, Graphic Design and Customer care. Adaptable to many environments surrounding these areas to ensure a great quality of service. Leadership capabilities in many aspects, hardworking and reliable. Maintaining management initiatives with compassion, team building, timeliness and accountability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician
Andrew Carson Incorporated
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
- Maintained equipment such as guitars, amplifiers and recording devices.
- Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
- Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
- Collaborated with other musicians to create unique soundscapes.
- Chose music appropriate to specific performance requirements.
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
- Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
- Networked with industry professionals in order to secure new opportunities.
- Composed and performed original music for a variety of audiences.
Graphic Designer
Speaker Graphics
Chicago, IL
03.2018 - Current
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations and company logos.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
Musician
Ring Shout & Friends / The Caught Off Guards
Chicago, IL
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
- Maintained equipment such as guitars, amplifiers and recording devices.
- Traveled, sometimes great distances, to perform at venues and rehearsed to prepare for performances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL01-1992
Associate of Arts - Music
Harold Washington College
Chicago05-1990
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL05-1987
GED -
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL05-1986
Skills
- Music Production
- Coordinating shows
- Musical arrangements understanding
- Live Performances
- Extensive performance background
- Improvising songs
- Sound Engineering
- Voice, guitar and keyboard proficiency
- Corporate Branding
- Image manipulation
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Advertising familiarity
- Graphic and Media Design
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
- Digital imagery
- Logo creation
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Digital graphics
- Visual design
- Stock Photography
- Advertising understanding
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Branding
- Image Editing
- Formatting understanding
- Visual Communication
- Photography background
- Complaint resolution
- Appointment Scheduling
- Courteous demeanor
- Typing proficiency
- Problem Resolution
- Positive and professional
- Adaptive team player
- Client Relations
- Reading Comprehension
- Filing
- Customer Service
- Researching
- Office equipment proficiency
- Clerical Support
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Education
- Report Preparation
- Product Education
- Team Collaboration
- Menu board art
- Event Planning Assistance
- Writer; reviews, editorials and etc
Timeline
Musician
Andrew Carson Incorporated
12.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer
Speaker Graphics
03.2018 - Current
Musician
Ring Shout & Friends / The Caught Off Guards
02.2017 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Roosevelt University
Associate of Arts - Music
Harold Washington College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
GED -
Harold Washington College