Ben Whitesell

Louisville, KY, USA
http://www.benwhitesell.com
A career in design can take you down some interesting paths. I used to start these personal statements with my path from college to my design job at UPS. But nearly 10 years out of college and almost 6 years in my current position as a corporate “graphic” designer, I see the world a little differently.

I recognize that design and business are intersecting in new and intriguing ways. I realize that to be competitive in this job market you have to have a skill set that is best described as multi-purpose. To meet this challenge, I take my many varied interests and develop them into profitable skills.

I have redefined my role to be a “media” designer who is able to design for print, develop a user-interface, draw an illustration, take a photograph, or shoot and edit a video. I am a business owner as well as an employee of big business, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Experience
Louisville, KY, USA
Jan 2006 – Present
UPS
Graphic Designer: Level II
As a multi-skilled designer for UPS, my work is used to promote the UPS brand both nationally and internationally. My skills include: designing and coordinating production of print materials for promotional publications, trade-show graphics, and new hire recruiting. Shooting photographs of people, products and images for commercial applications. Developing a DLSR HD video workflow for the department, as well as the ability to use linear editing and compositing software to create finished promotional videos and b-roll packages. User-interface design and support for both high-level multi-touch presentation systems and social media applications such as Facebook.
Louisville, KY, USA
Jul 2011 – Present
www.movingthemerch.com
Owner/Operator
Design collectible print merchandise and sell this work in a personal e-commerce store. Coordinate all printing, shipping, and bookkeeping for these products.
Louisville, KY, USA
Feb 2004 – Jan 2006
J.B. Speed Museum
Education Program Assistant
Worked in several areas throughout the Education Department, including in the Docent, School, Adult, and Family programs. Originally hired as a research assistant for education, but also offered design, organization and writing skills that helped to redefine the position for future hires.
Education
New Albany, IN, USA
2005 – 2006
Indiana University Southeast
Master of Liberal Studies Credits, Graphic Design
Completed Credit Hours: 9
Louisville, KY, USA
2003 – 2006
University of Louisville
Master of Arts Credits, Art History
Completed Credit Hours: 28
Hanover, IN, USA
1999 – 2003
Hanover College
Bachelor of Arts, Art HIstory
Software/Hardware Proficiency
Adobe Photoshop CS6
Color Correction, Advanced Photo Manipulation and Post-Production Techniques

Adobe Indesign CS6
Print Page Layout

Adobe Illustrator CS6
General Illustration Techniques, Advanced Vector Art Creation

Adobe After Effects CS6
Basic Understanding of Title Effects and Time Lapse Creation

Adobe Premiere CS6
General Linear Editing Techniques

Final Cut X
General Linear Editing Techniques, Advanced Color Correction

Motion 5
Title Creation, Green Screen Keying, Masking, and General Effect Creation

HD DSLR Video Production
Extensive Knowledge of Canon 5DMarkII Video Production including Script Writing and Directing of Photography
Awards/Honors
2007
Louisville Graphic Design Association
100Show Silver Award: Graphic Design
2009
Louisville Graphic Design Association
100Show Gold Award: Photography
2010
Hanover College Best Photo Contest
1st Place and Honorable Mention
Featured Work: Publications
"Save the Date: New Ideas and Approaches in Calendar Design" Published by Victionary Workshop Ltd., Featured Work: 2010 Big Wall Calendar
Featured Work: Websites
www.shortlist.com, www.realizer.com, www.computerarts.co.uk, www.slashfilm.com, www.phishcoventry.blogspot.com, www,phan.net, www.cinematheque.fr - Online Exhibition"Kubrick on the Web"
Projects