Linwood Bullock
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced Graphic Artist and Photographer with 50 plus years' of experience in the field of Graphic Design. Applying technical and creative abilities to complete all graphic/photographic design projects in a timely manner using the industry's most effective software, computers, drawing tablets, digital cameras, plotters and wide format printers to accomplish any and all design work. Deadline-driven Graphic Artist/Photographer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Collaborates with other Graphic Artistic and Staff on projects until production has been completed and scheduled goals have been accomplished. Resourceful and hardworking with sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 35 years working for the Department of Transportation Baltimore City with much success. Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Artist II
Department Of Transportation Signs And Markings
Baltimore, MD
08.1987 - Current
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Designed Logos, photographed images for departmental websites for unique branded looks for over 35 years.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods such as Wide Format Printers.
- Used Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphtec Pro, Digital Cameras, Drawing Tablets to create images and layouts for the DOT Baltimore City.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Created advertisements, brochures and logo designs to promote special events and celebrations.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
Education
No Degree - Commercial And Advertising Art
Carver Vocational Technical High School
Baltimore, MD06.1976
Skills
- Idea Visualization and Brainstorming
- Photo Imaging
- Digital Image Generation
- Layout Design
- Adobe Systems Software
- Layout Print Photography
Accomplishments
Spent 35 years in the United States Army and retired with the rank Master Sargent. While in the Army I graduated from many schools Airborne, Air Assault, Master Trainer, Small Group Instruction, Chemical Warfare, Infantry, Armor, Winter Warfare, etc.
I served two years in Germany during the Cold War. patrolling the East/West German Border.
I served 18 Months in the IRAQ WAR.
As a Master Trainer I have trained thousands of American Service Members heading to Afghanistan.
I served one year in Korea in the Demilitarized Zone.
Affiliations
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Certification
Commercial Art
Golf, Gardening, Bike Riding, Traveling, Art
I play Golf with most of my retired Army friends as much as I can it helps me to stay in shape. Golf will be one of my daily routines once I stop working.
Gardening is something that I have been doing ever sense I bought my home over 30 years ago. When the Pandemic started I found my home spending lots of quality time in my gardens.
I own a few Bikes of different styles and have always been a bike rider. Bike riding helps me to stay in shape as well.
I am a world traveler, I promised my wife that once I retired from the Army that I would than show her the "WORLD" and so far I have kept my promise.
Timeline
Graphic Artist II
Department Of Transportation Signs And Markings
08.1987 - Current
No Degree - Commercial And Advertising Art
Carver Vocational Technical High School
Commercial Art
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