Kevin Clark
Baker City,OR
Summary
Through my years of helping difficult people through increasingly more difficult situations, I have learned that I can always turn to art to serve as a safe haven for my mental wellbeing and overall happiness. Not like an imaginary friend, though, I'm not that crazy.
Because of this, I decided to begin the pursuit of a(nother) Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. I began in October of 2023, and I am set to graduate in March of 2025. If that's not an advertisement for working quickly and efficiently, then I don't know what is.
While I cherish the people I've been able to help, and the skills that I have developed through turmoil, I am ready to move on to the next phase of my life and unleash my full creativity onto the world as a fully fledged Graphic Designer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Time Coordinator
Oregon Department Of Human Services
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised visits between parents and their children who had been removed from their parents.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Create detailed and accurate case notes for each visit supervised.
- Appear in court proceedings to testify on observations made during any interactions between ODHS staff and the clients of ODHS.
- Navigated difficult situations between ODHS staff, parents, resource parents, and children involved.
- Provided transportation for children and parents to/from appointments, family time, and other major events.
- Acted as a primary supervisor role for youth without current placement and were placed in Temporary Lodging.
- Responded to any and all emergencies that occurred during the Temporary Lodging of youth.
Group Life Coordinator
Oregon Youth Authority
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Create meaningful experiences for the youth housed in the transitional living facility.
- Supervised living units for all individuals housed in the transitional facility.
- Provided encouragement, mentorship, guidance, and counseling for the youth housed within the units.
- Redirected, de-escalated, and corrected tense and dangerous situations between youths, or between staff and youths.
- Maintained security measures by routinely searching sleeping and living units for dangerous and hazardous materials.
Creative Asset Designer
Self
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Created materials with the end-user's experience in mind.
- Used illustrative skill to capture the client's ideas and bring them to life.
- Followed design elements and principles to maintain high levels of design output.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to client and incorporating any and all feedback.
- Used the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other creative software to edit images for use in marketing materials, project content, and website content.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Worked closely with clients to plan, develop, and iterate on their concepts.
- Performed market analysis and research on competitors to gain insight into the target audiences demographics, expectations, likes, wants, and needs.
Detention Deputy
Blaine County Detention Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Booked and processed adults in custody (AIC) by collecting personal information, taking photographs and fingerprints
- Created and maintained positive relationships with AIC to build rapport and trust.
- Transported AIC throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Conducted physical searches of AIC and premises in search of dangerous materials.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of AIC.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see AIC.
- Maintained proper certifications and skills in tactical firearms trainings.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order amongst AIC.
- Escorted AIC to/from court proceedings and complied with any and all regulations decided by the courts.
- Responded with the appropriate level of intensity to any and all threats to maintain the safety of AIC, Detention Staff, Visitors, and the integrity of the Detention facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity & Health - Community Wellness
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR07-2017
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Baker City, OR05-2011
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe XD
- Adobe After Effects
- Figma
- Traditional and Digital Illustration
- Vector Art
- Market Research and Analysis
- Consulting
- Strategic planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Family Time Coordinator
Oregon Department Of Human Services
01.2023 - Current
Group Life Coordinator
Oregon Youth Authority
07.2022 - 11.2023
Creative Asset Designer
Self
01.2021 - 07.2022
Detention Deputy
Blaine County Detention Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Activity & Health - Community Wellness
Eastern Oregon University
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
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