RESUME

IAN BORTON

11 Tillinghast Circle Bluffton, 29910 ianborton1218@gmail.com (843) 384-6748 https://quillfish-octopus-l9bw.squarespace.com/config/

SUMMARY

I am an optimistic and innovative writer, artist, and graphic designer, striving to create and produce the very best original, and attractive material possible. I have demonstrated the ability to work effectively and efficiently with others in both short and long-term productions of television and Internet projects. I strive to make products that are both unique and desirable, showcasing my artistic vision while also invoking a sense of wonder and intrigue in the hearts and minds of our audience. I am a hard worker and bring a friendly, cool-headed and open-minded attitude that is committed to success.

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Major: Creative Writing/Media Arts

Aug 2015-May 2019

Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia

Major: English/Creative Writing

Sept 2014-June 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Artist - deviantART - Bluffton, SC November 2018 to Present

I create custom digital artwork upon request. I have developed a following and work with a lot of repeat customers. My account username is IronGhost828.

Graphic Designer - University of South Carolina Beaufort - Bluffton, SC June 2019 to August 2019

Contract work for Dr. Caroline Sawyer, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

Graphics Designer Internship - University of South Carolina Beaufort - Bluffton, SC August 2018 to May 2019

Created advertisement banners for school website and Facebook for school sports department.

Graphics Designer Internship - University of South Carolina Beaufort - Bluffton, SC May 2018 to July 2018

Created lower thirds and screen graphics for the ETV Studio.

ACTIVITIES

Creative Writing Club, University of South Carolina Beaufort

Shared and presented original stories.

Staff Writer, Hilton Head High School newspaper

Wrote movie reviews for school newspaper as part of the journalism program.

Intern - Graphics Designer, University of South Carolina, Beaufort

Created lower thirds and screen graphics for the ETV Studio.

Intern- Graphics Designer, University of South Carolina Beaufort

Created advertisement banners for school website and Facebook for school sports department.

Photography, Hilton Head High School

Participated in photography exhibitions.

SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop CS6
Adobe Illustrator 2023
Adobe InDesign 2023
Adobe Animate CC
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Office Suite
Blender
Unity
Squarespace
Canva
iMovie
Creative Writing
Video Production
Graphic Design

AWARDS

· First prize in the 2018 21st Annual USCB Student Juried Competition for USCB Campus.

REFERENCES

Dr Caroline Sawyer, University of South Carolina Beaufort

email: cesawyer@gmail.com

phone: (832) 350-9408

Daniel Alvarez

email: Myday1301@gmail.com

phone: +1(574)383-6398

Dr. Frampton Gwynette, Medical University of South Carolina

email: Gwynette@musc.edu

phone: (843) 792-9162

Rev. Daniel Griswold, Ridgeville United Methodist Church

phone: (904) 540-4637