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JORDAN BLADES

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Experienced multidisciplinary designer with a solid foundation in architecture and visual arts. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a commitment to innovative design practices. Recognized for effective communication and organizational capabilities, enhancing team collaboration and project execution. Eager to contribute to dynamic design environments and support creative endeavors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English and Math Tutor (In-Home)

Grade Potential Tutoring
Baltimore, MD
05.2025 - Current
  • Administered individualized tutoring services to each of my students in a one-on-one in-home setting
  • Prepared instructional material for students ages 12-22
  • Recorded data on student growth and adjusted the curriculum weekly to fit student needs
  • Learned student's interests and habits in order to tailor the material to their learning styles
  • Maintained reliable transportation to and from student's homes

Freelance Designer

Blades LLC
Baltimore, MD
09.2021 - Current
  • Completed 20+ projects as a freelance photographer and videographer with clients from a range of backgrounds
  • Built a successful merchandise line generating over $8,000 in sales since its inception in Baltimore, MD
  • Designed over 30 unique graphics, logos, and layouts for merchandise and advertising
  • Designed packaging and promotional material for collaborative projects
  • Photographed and produced 5+ print and social media campaigns for merchandise releases

Middle School Tutor

Axiom Educators
Baltimore, MD
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Delivered targeted instruction to 12 student roster of 6th and 7th-graders, contributing to increased school testing scores
  • Refined my documentation skills by recording and analyzing student progress for all 12 students and behavior data to inform instructional strategies
  • Collaborated with teachers in staff meetings to review data and refine the curriculum, ensuring alignment with student needs and compliance with district regulations

Special Education Assistant

Baltimore County Public Schools
Deer Park, MD
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided one-on-one academic and behavioral support to classes of up to fifteen 6th and 7th-grade special education students across all subjects
  • Supervised students throughout their 8-class schedule, including gym class and during emergencies
  • Monitored and documented progress of 1-3 students each school year to coordinate instructional practices with teachers

Barista

Marriott-Waterfront
Baltimore, MD
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared and served a wide variety of beverages, consistently meeting quality and presentation standards
  • Developed time management and organizational skills by maintaining two clean and organized workstations while efficiently processing transactions using a POS system

Team Member

Chick-fil-A, Owings Mills Square
Owings Mills, MD
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Served excellent customer service while taking orders and processing transactions via POS in drive-thru, front of house, and outside
  • Arranged food and beverage orders, working on all five stations to ensure accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architecture and Environmental Design

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
07.2025

Diploma - Visual Arts Magnet Program

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Towson, MD
05.2021

Skills

  • Adobe CC
  • InDesign
  • Lightroom
  • Photoshop
  • Revit
  • Rhino
  • Sketch
  • SketchUp
  • Sketching
  • Webflow
  • Video Editing
  • Illustrator
  • Gmail
  • Premiere
  • Figma
  • Procreate
  • Digital Modeling
  • Web Design
  • Digital Rendering
  • Traditional Rendering
  • Negotiation
  • Photography
  • Print Design
  • Product Packaging
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Site Analysis
  • Diagramming
  • Presentation Skills
  • Organization
  • Print Layouts
  • Graphic design

Hobbies and Interests

Architecture, Painting, UI/UX, Photography, Graphic Design, Film, Illustration, Philosophy

Timeline

English and Math Tutor (In-Home)

Grade Potential Tutoring
05.2025 - Current

Middle School Tutor

Axiom Educators
08.2024 - 05.2025

Special Education Assistant

Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2022 - 08.2024

Barista

Marriott-Waterfront
01.2022 - 08.2022

Freelance Designer

Blades LLC
09.2021 - Current

Team Member

Chick-fil-A, Owings Mills Square
06.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Architecture and Environmental Design

Morgan State University

Diploma - Visual Arts Magnet Program

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
JORDAN BLADES