Résumé

Jason Orvis Dilworth

801.644.0653

301 South Cherry Street Apt B

Richmond, VA 23220

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Design Philosophy

I Believe very strongly that the traditional role of the graphic designer is being redefined. I'm also optimistic that these changes will be positive for the profession and the planet. To ensure that the changes are positive I feel it is important to be an active participant and create a profession that creates leaders. For me this has meant that I gather (and continue to gather) a knowledge and understanding of design history, and theory. Visual communications has the power to affect cultures and societies, making education imperative. The role of a designer/educator is to share their knowledge and expertise with others, with the intention that both will bring joy. Design is so many things, and that is what makes it great.

Education

Master of Fine Arts Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Expected Graduation May 2009

references: Rob Carter 804-828-7924 / Steven Hoskins 804-828-7087

Bachelor of Fine Arts Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 2006 including studies at the Florence Academy of Arts in Florence, Italy and Utah State University. In 2006 I was awarded the Outstanding Graduate from the College of Arts and Humanities.

references: Mark Biddle 801-626-6457 / Larry Clarkson 801-626-6458

Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty Graphic Design Department VCU, Richmond, Virginia.

August 2008 –

Courses taught: sequence I and sequence II. These two courses introduce the conceptual and technical issues involved in the design and production of sequential documents and time-based compositions.

Graduate Teaching Assistantship VCUarts Dean's Office. Richmond, Virginia.

August 2007 –

Primary duties include running and maintaining college's promotional website www.EsterKnows.com along with assisting the college with any other promotional materials they may need.

references: Dawn Waters 801-828-6819

Graphic Designer/VP of Marketing Elemental Business, Ogden, Utah.

January 2007 – August 2007

I was invited by one of Utah's most successful entrepreneurs to become the creative voice of Elemental Business a software company specializing in win-loss analytics. Over the course of the next 8 months we created and rolled out a marketing strategy including the launch of a brand new website, online demos and an extensive press roll-out. This in-house position required much more than the typical designer position and allowed me the ability to work closely with the team on every aspect of the business.

references: Ryan Wintel / Jeff Pollock 801-394-9399

Designer Flashpoint LLC, Park City, Utah.

December 2006 – April 2007

During my six months at Fashpoint I was given the opportunity; to create a website for Writers @ Work (a non-profit writing workshop held annually at West Minster college in Salt Lake City Utah). In addition I also worked closely with the two Flashpoint owners to create a new "Green-Marketing" division for their company, this included work on a buy local "keep it PC" campaign for Park City.

references: Drew Bedford / Lesley Christoph 435-658-1475

Junior Graphic Designer Avalanche Marketing Group, Layton Utah.

September 2006 – January 2007

A quick stint as a junior graphic designer at this marketing firm-my duties and responsibilities included production and some concept development. The work wasn't glamorous, but the friendships made it worth it.

reference: Kimball Clark 801-458-0282

Program Coordinator Wilderness Recreation Center, Weber State University, Ogden Utah.

October 2004 – June 2006

In an effort pay for school I helped revive and expand a small university wilderness recreation program. Beginning in 2004 I took a small program from 3 guides to 12 with successful trips running every semester.

reference: Kurt Hanniger 801-626-7354