Michael R Wagner

Resume

Email: [email protected]

Education

University of Southern California – Roski School of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA

  • BFA 2016

Employment

Alliance Real Estate LLC (2021)

  • Logo creation
  • Style guide for the company
  • Website creation and maintenance
  • Presentation decks and press material

JGX Group (2019)

  • Physical storefront designs / product layouts / display cases
  • 3D renderings of product designs
  • Commercial and large format printing
  • Advertising creation, print and digital
  • Style guides, presentation decks

Davey Tree (2017)

  • Logo creation for new products
  • Print and digital design: catalogs, post cards, web pages, billboards
  • Style guides, presentation decks, layouts for print material

Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, Los Angeles, CA (2014–15)

The Academy aims to inspire innovative, entrepreneurial thought in business, design, marketing and the arts; creating the products of the future in art and design; engineering and computer science; and business and venture management.

  • Supervise 3D printing – Makerbot, UltiMaker; commercial-sized 3D print jobs as well as small personal creations
  • Supervise laser cutting – Unich Cutter; mediums: wood, plastic, paper, fabrics, fiberglass
  • Technical support for students and teachers at The Academy

Davis Elen Advertising, Los Angeles, CA (2015)

  • Creative Department; worked on national brand campaigns including Toyota and McDonald's
  • Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015, social media
  • In-house design work

Diamond Supply Co., Los Angeles, CA (2014)

Diamond Supply Co is a California based skateboard clothing line, specializing in apparel with creative graphic design elements.

  • Graphic Designer – create illustrations and graphic designs for new line of children’s apparel
  • Production Team – assist with product choices, color combinations, material choices
  • Artist Assistant – assist other team members with both studio and digital creative design

Heather Moore Jewelry, Cleveland, OH (2010–2013)

Heather Moore Jewelry designs and produces personalized jewelry collections for the luxury market.

  • Website Design – worked on the website’s visual presentation including layout and image correction; worked with the business manager on online pricing issues
  • Magazine Spread/Advertisement Design – assisted in the digital production of national marketing and advertisement campaigns
  • Marketing – assisted in implementing marketing campaigns directed at members of the professional trade
  • Product Documentation and Cataloging – digitally corrected photos of each piece of jewelry made and catalogued the entire collection
  • Precious metals/jewels inventory – performed physical inventory of materials used in product production
  • Provided general operational support as needed throughout the organization

USC Thornton Technology, Los Angeles, CA (work study 2011)

  • Provided audio and visual technical support to classes within USC’s Thornton School of Music
  • Issued and rented out musical equipment to students and faculty

Sterling Real Estate Apartments, Cleveland, OH (2008–13)

  • Real estate leasing agent, kept building occupancy above 90%
  • Building maintenance, construction, repair and refurbishing
  • Contact for open house viewings and appointment showings

Software / Computer

Tools

  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge
  • CAD: Computer Aided Drawing
  • Film: Final Cut Pro (Final Cut X)
  • 3D Printing: Makerbot