Brandon Barnes

Email: babarnes87@gmail.com
Instagram: brandon_barnes_art

Education:

Webster University – St Louis, MO
Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis on sculpture & drawing

Experience:

Tacony Corporation - St. Louis, MO
Lead Graphic Designer
2020 - Present
Video production for multiple campaigns and product launches
Lead rebranding efforts for the Riccar and Koala brands
Designed logos and packaging for various events and products
Directed product photography shoots
Created print and digital material for several brands and products within established brand guides

BOLT Construction & Roofing - St. Louis, MO
Marketing Manager
2019 - 2020
Created marketing materials for sales team and internal use
Production of photography & videography for marketing materials
Responsible for maintaining lead generation services such as BBB
Production of advertising and marketing campaigns
Miscellaneous website maintenance
Online review management

Livery Company - St. Louis, MO
Owner/Operator
2016 - 2020
Operated a local bar
Booked musical acts and events
Maintained social media pages
Various duties involving taxes, ordering product, cleaning, and maintenance

Vision Grills/Phase II LLC - St. Louis, MO
Graphic Designer
2016 - 2019
Photo editing for print and web
Assisted in designing printed assets and concept products
Package design
Logo design
In charge of video production for marketing and informational videos
Managed updates to website using WordPress
Photographer/videographer duties
Miscellaneous additional graphic design duties

Freelance Graphic Design/Illustration
2013 - Present
Illustration
Event poster design
Album art and design
Photography for promotional material
Logo design

Atrium Gallery - St. Louis, MO
Assistant Director
2011 - 2016
Responsible for logistics of art work collections for exhibit
Manage gallery’s website
Serve as gallery representative for clients and guests
Installed exhibitions
Designed promotional material for print and web, including brochures and advertisements

V-3 Gallery – St. Louis, MO
Operator
2012 - 2013
Responsible for the construction and maintenance of contemporary art gallery
Served as curator for all exhibits
Managed marketing materials and promotions for gallery exhibits

Phlint! - Champaign, IL
Graphic Design Intern
2008
Collaborated on a variety of graphic design projects

Additional Experience:
2005 - Studied Painting and Drawing at Kansas City Art Institute

Other Skills

Advanced experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with Premier Pro and After Effects
Some experience with DaVinci Resolve
Familiarity with Blackmagic Pocket 6K cameras
Familiarity with gimbals, sliders, lights, and other video gear
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with Wordpress, HTML, and CMS web design programs