Post on 11-Aug-2015
Michael Barnum
Professional Persona Project
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Sometimes in life we find
ourselves
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Going to Plan “Z”
I have gone
through
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Some rare and difficult
experiences
But instead of breaking
me,
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These experiences have made
me stronger.
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Michael Barnum…
This is me.
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Graphic Designer Illustrator
Web Designer
Overall creative
mind
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I’ve loved drawing ever
since I can remember
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And I always knew
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I would do something
creative with my life
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But I didn’t pursue art in
college.
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My life took a different turn
And I’ve had a variety of jobs,
including…
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Retail
Bank Teller
Painting Contractor
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Furniture Maker
Audio Technician
Video EngineerFood
Service
I was also an intern at my
church.
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But then the unthinkable happened
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I lost my wife to heart failure.
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This has built character in me
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And is what sets me apart from the
competition.
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I have also learned many skills, including…
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Being a self-starter
Building networks
Managing a team
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Taking direction and
implementing itProject
management
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Examples of my work
Vector Art
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Digital Painting
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Digital Painting
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Package Design
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More examples
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More examples
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My website I created using HTML and responsive
design
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To me success means
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Working hard and growing as a
graphic designer
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While making time to care for a family.
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I hope you will partner with me
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In this next step of my journey!
Thank you for watching!
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