jess potter

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EDUCATION

VIRGINIA TECH
Blacksburg, VA
May 2019

BFA in Visual Communications Design with a minor in Art History. Graduated Cum Laude with Honors and was a four-year member of the Dean’s List. Studied abroad in Scandinavia and Finland during the Summer of 2018, was a late-night DJ on the student radio station, and the President of the Virginia Tech Environmental Coalition.

EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN AND GALLERY ASSISTANT
The Perspective Gallery
Blacksburg, VA
May 2018—May 2019

Created branding materials for several of the gallery’s exhibitions and outreach programs. Designed for postcards, flyers, posters, vinyl banners, etc. Worked with a small team to install and deinstall various visual art exhibits and prepared the gallery for opening receptions. Photographed and digitally organized objects in the permanent collection to build a database for internal use. Was named Most Valuable Employee!

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
FourDesign
Blacksburg, VA
August 2018—January 2019

Collaborated with a small team to produce visual media for various local and regional clients, including marketing materials for both print and digital use.

DESIGNER AND MEDIA TEAM MEMBER
Rock the Blocks Music Festival
Blacksburg, VA
November 2015—March 2017

Worked with a small team that was responsible for the organization, advertisement, and execution of a local music festival. Individual contributions included designing official festival t-shirts and coordinating artist housing.