HOMER JONES
Troy,MO
Summary
Creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 18 years of experience in designing for both print and digital media, with a strong background in event branding, retail display design, and collaborative marketing campaigns. Proven ability to interpret and elevate brand guidelines while creating impactful store visuals, packaging, signage, and motion graphics. Passionate about crafting immersive, branded customer experiences across diverse environments—from live events, to retail spaces, and digital platforms.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
World League Wrestling
Troy, MO
10.2007 - Current
- Lead all creative design efforts for live wrestling events—develop event-specific branding, venue signage, digital graphics, and motion visuals.
- Design promotional materials (posters, social graphics, email headers) aligned with the wrestling brand’s evolving identity.
- Spearhead the visual transformation of the brand across print, merchandise, and digital channels.
- Collaborate with event planners and production teams to ensure consistent branding at every touchpoint—from entrance banners to social media teasers.
Graphic Designer
Lincoln County Journal
Troy, MO
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Designed store-level and promotional materials including flyers, signage, packaging mockups, and editorial layouts.
- Collaborated closely with editorial and advertising teams to ensure brand consistency across all channels.
- Produced quarterly tourism publications with custom advertisements and integrated storytelling focused on enhancing visitor experience—similar to campaign-driven event guides.
- Revamped print templates, improving design quality and reducing turnaround time for large-scale projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Charlotte, NC05.2006
Skills
- Event & Retail Branding
- Visual Merchandising Design
- Print & Digital Marketing Collateral
- Packaging & Signage Design
- Motion & Static Digital Graphics
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Brand Identity Systems & Style Guide Execution
- Deadline-driven Production & Workflow Management
References
Leland Race, World League Wrestling, worldleaguewrestling@gmail.com, (573) 392-4100
Personal Information
Title: Graphic Designer – Event Retail Specialist
Selected Achievements
- Created high-impact visuals for local newspapers and entertainment events that increased audience engagement and advertiser satisfaction.
- Introduced modern design templates and responsive digital formats that enhanced multi-platform visual communication.
- Successfully managed simultaneous large-scale event design needs, meeting strict production deadlines without compromising quality.
Websites
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Lincoln County Journal
07.2022 - 02.2025
Graphic Designer
World League Wrestling
10.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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