About me
My name is Brian and can I do a little bit of everything. I started drawing when I was a kid, but this skill quickly evolved into design when, in my teen years, I learned to use various computer programs for animation, photo-retouching and vector graphics. Then I decided it was time for me to get back to my roots so I quit all the computer stuff for a while and painted for a few years.
In this time I created images that were much bigger than me and hung in art galleries. But the whole artist life style didn't really suit me. So I went back to digital, only this time, I went all for it. I learned to record and edit sounds for special effects and write music. I began filming and editing my own videos and did a lot of commercial and not so commercial photography too. I created my first websites and now I'm just kinda hanging out while I grow my own organic food at Nolichuckey Bluffs.
PHONE: (423)620-8748 EMAIL: SOULOFKO@GMAIL.COM
EXPERIENCE
Created by Mishako for Earthperks Farm
Created by Mishako for Earthperks Farm
Created by Mishako for Earthperks Farm
After over six years of experience with marketing in social media, I have to say, helping promote businesses online is quite a fun task.
I tend to go for photography first since I consider that one of my strongest skills. It helps me to easily showcase the services and products that a business has to offer on a weekly basis. Keeping the public informed and entertained. I also have experience in the entertainment business so I am not shy and quite quick to come up with humorous ideas to lighten things up so that people can relate to your friendly business in a more approachable way (asuming that you are all that friendly of course).
Complementing with whatever graphics might be needed, I can produce hand made images, vector graphics, digital painting and video to tell a story or just sell more stuff.
Social Media:
Web Design:
"Got Health?" was a playful series I did for an organic vegan cafe to promote their juice bar.
Websites are another one of my hobbies because, even though I am not the greatest at functional coding, I love design and can spend a lot of time and dedication making things pretty so that when people look at your webpage they want to see more. My latest website creation is Nolichuckey Bluffs B&B
All imagery in the Nolichuckey Bluffs website, including videos, was produced by me with the assistance of Grace Motta. If you would like me to build you a Wix website please contact me.
I created this image for social media to promote a watermelon dish special featured on the summer menu of Mi Vida Cafe
I created these interactive pieces for a crountryside bed and breakfast to encourage guests to follow, support and write online reviews for the business.
Employment History
- Feelance Graphic Design & Fine Arts 2005-1015. (Miami, FL)
- Freelance Photography 2012-2015. (Miami, FL/Forest City, NC)
- Chef’s Assistant & Marketing Director @ Mi Vida Cafe - Vegan Cuisine. Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 (Miami, FL)
Work duties: General managing of the store & employees. Marketing (online & in store), graphic design, photography, social media, web design, printing and store maintenance.
- Farmer’s Assistant @ Earthperks Farm & Organic Market. Feb 2013 - Sep 2014 (Forest City, NC)
Duties: Farmer's market, farm work, store maintenance, photography, graphic design, web design, videography & marketing.
- Chef's Assistant @ Mi Vida Cafe Vegan Cuisine. Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 (Miami, FL)
- Video Editor & Art Director's Assistant @ Wildchild World - Event Design & Production Company. Feb 2015 - Nov 2015(Miami, FL)
Work duties: Concept design, sketching, stage design, painting costumes, photo-retouching, video/sound editing and graphic design.
Current: I am fortunate to be at Nolichuckey Bluffs B&B Cabins in Greeneville, TN at the moment. I'm in charge of growing vegetables in a Hoop House for a 10 member CSA and I am also responsible for the marketing of the bussines providing creative photography, video work, web design and social media management.
Skills & Interests
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Permaculture, Herbalism & Farming.
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Creation of Sound & Music (Adobe Audition CS6)
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Videography - Film & Edition (Various Programs)
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Hand Illustration, Painting, Design, Installation and other various Arts & Crafts.
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Photography - Canon EOS 5D + Editing (Adobe Photoshop CS6)
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Marketing, Web Design and Vector Graphics (Adobe Illustrator & Dreamweaver CS4) Animation (Adobe Flash CS4)
LANGUAGES: English (fluent) / Spanish (fluent)
*REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
I avoid including current and ex-employers' contact information on my resume because they are all very busy people. But I maintain great relationships with all of them, we are still in contact and remain good friends. I'd be happy to provide their contact information if requested.
Logos I rendered for clients