// I am a graphic designer from San Antonio, TX, currently finishing my BFA in Communication Design from Texas State University, where I plan to get my masters as well. 

// In my eight years of experience, I've worked together closely with clients on projects from simple posters to entire corporate identities. I combine artistic and technical know-how to deliver to you a project that meets your specifications and exceeds your expectations. 

// When I was in middle school, I registered my first domain name. In the following years, fueled by Diet Coke, I taught myself professional-level skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects, and developed a keen sense for design and type as well as rudimentary echolocation and the ability to see in the dark.

//I wrangle code with a firm hand, bending HTML5, CSS3, Javascript (incl. JQuery), and PHP to my will, and can beat even the most ornery server into shape so your website looks good, stays up, and works just like you want it to. 

// In my senior year of high school, I participated in a work-study program focused on graphic design that introduced me to the fine men and women at the Wood Agency, where I've held an internship ever since.

About Me

// I am a graphic designer from San Antonio, TX, currently earning my BFA in Communication Design from Texas State University.

// In my seven years of experience, I've worked closely with clients on jobs ranging from simple posters to entire corporate identities. And I'm just getting started!

// When I was 13, I registered my first domain name. In the following years, fueled by Diet Coke, I taught myself ninja-level skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects, and developed a keen sense for design and type as well as the ability to see in the dark.  Since then, design has totally engulphed my life, turning me into a snob, driving my friends away by critisizing the kerning of the text on their shirts, or choice of font for their essays. But who needs them?

// In my senior year of high school, I participated in a Work-Study program focused on Graphic Design with The Wood Agency, where I've held an internship for the past two years. 

BENJAMIN MIKITEN

414 Brazoria Trail, San Marcos, Texas, 78666 | (210) 422-5177 | benjaminmikiten@me.com



EXPERIENCE

The Wood Agency: August 2008 - Present

  • Worked with a team of designers from concept to production on print and interactive media.
  • Projects and clients include: Methodist Heathcare System, Natural Bridge Caverns, Orion Property Management, The San Antonio Zoo, Grand Hyatt, and Grapevine, Texas.

Benjamin Mikiten Design: September 2008 - Present

  • Personal freelance business where I have collaborated with web developers and photographers to meet my clients' needs and expectations in a timely manner.
  • Clients include Secure Control Systems, Universal Secure, NISD's Clark High School, The Laguna Madre Yatch Club.


SKILLS

  • Expert level in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and AfterEffects CS2-5.
  • Full mastery of Mac OS X software and hardware systems.
  • 7 years of experience in graphic design, typography, photography, page design, branding concepts and strategies, critical thinking, and design-oriented problem solving.
  • Fully capable in the lastest web design innovations including HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, and PHP.
  • Experience with production techniques including digital printing, and fine art and t-shirt silk screening.


EDUCATION

Texas State University Class of 2013

  • Earning a BFA in Graphic Design, with a minor in Honors Studies
  • Dean's List Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, and Spring 2011.
  • Member of University Honors program.
  • Member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity.
  • Major GPA 4.0
  • Overall GPA 4.0


REFERENCES

Skip Wood

CEO of The Wood Agency

vtw@thewoodagency.com

(210) 474-7400


Elaine Lytle

Senior Creative at The Wood Agency

elaine@thewoodagency.com

(210) 474-7452


Brian Mikiten

President of Secure Control Systems

brian@securecontrolsystems.com

(210) 863-5245