Michael McClendon
Jacksonville
Summary
Creative mural artist and custom illustrator with 30+ years of freelance experience in visual design, client consultation, and exhibit curation. Known for engaging community projects, custom artwork, and polished presentations that support local artists. Screen Printing experience with Tee Shirts and other materials.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self Employed Artist and sign maker
Bluffton, South Carolina
08.2004 - Current
- Supported community art classes that encouraged creativity and skill growth while painting murals in restaurants, hotels, and homes.
- Created custom paintings and drawings for client projects.
- Taught art classes for young artists.
- Worked with customers to build tailored design ideas aligned with project goals.
- Selected artwork for exhibits that displayed well together for public viewing.
- Organized and presented art exhibitions to support community engagement and raise visibility for local artists.
- Sketched layouts and prepared final artwork for sign production.
- Installed finished signs at client locations with careful handling and proper placement for visibility.
- Participated in community art events and connected with other professionals.
Security Officer
Long Cove Club
Bluffton, South Carolina
04.2018 - 12.2025
- Secured personnel and premises through thorough building inspections and proactive property patrols.
- Patrolled Long Cove Club grounds, clubhouse, and perimeter to identify safety concerns.
- Monitored visitor access at gates and checked member credentials.
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergency calls across club property.
- Collaborated with management, maintenance, and local authorities to effectively manage security incidents.
- Resolved issues promptly and communicated clear information while operating with minimal supervision.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, INSkills
- Mural painting
- Custom illustration
- Sign layout
- Exhibit curation
- Art instruction
- Client consultation
- Visual design
- Creative design
- Adobe photoshop
- Oil painting
- Acrylic painting
- Printmaking techniques
- T-shirt design
- Sublimation art designer
- Portrait and Landscape Artist
Accomplishments
- AFMA two time Martial Arts Hall of Famer, One time USJA Judo National Hall of Fame.
- Earned a 6th Degree Black Belt USJA Judo
- Won many awards from teaching Art and Judo to many kids from the Atlanta Metro Boys and Girls Clubs and the USA Judo and the 1996 Olympic Committee.
Timeline
Security Officer
Long Cove Club
04.2018 - 12.2025
Freelance Artist
Self Employed Artist and sign maker
08.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Indiana University, Bloomington