James Cedric McPherson Jr. 915 Alba Ave. Ravenna, NE 68869 402-499-6473 jcedric@mcphersonjr.com
A quick learning, results driven professional with many positive experiences to apply to the work place.
Summary of Qualifications: -5 months as a web designer in a local website developing company -2 years as a partner in a successful photography business with my wife -6 years with Nebraska National Guard -Educated in design principles with web and software craftsmanship -Great knowledge of Adobe CS4 software products and Microsoft Word -Comfortable with Microsoft Access and Visio -Extensive experience performing in high stress situations with positive results Education: University of Nebraska at Kearney 2008-2010 I transferred to the University of Nebraska Kearney where I am currently completing my bachelor degree in Multimedia. I chose multimedia for its diverse requirements that demand students to be graphically oriented and computer software minded. I am currently a senior, and will graduate from UNK this December. University of Nebraska at Lincoln 2007-2008 Following my two-year deployment from 2005-2007 I attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln. At UNL I was able to further my talents through taking print making and graphic design classes. Wayne State College 2003-2005 I attended Wayne State after high school, where I worked on my BA of Graphic Design. While at Wayne State I developed my drawing and painting skills, as well as my eye for detail and overall design aspect. As a defensive middle-linebacker on the school football team I fine-tuned my teamwork and leadership skills while working out and playing with the team.
Professional Experience: Hollman Media LLC -Website designer -Designed and updated multiple sites including: PickMyTickets.com ESPNSuperstation.com* KLIQFM.com*
2010-Present
*Denotes webites that were designed to look alike for the same company
-Designed Real estate Brochure University Nebraska at Kearney 2010 -Web site developer for radio station -Designed current web site and logo for KLPR, UNK’s student radio station GM Photoz 2007-Present -Partner, web site developer, photo editor, and photographer -Designed current web site and logo -I developed a marketing scheme to help increase the business sales and client satisfaction -As a partner in the business I assist in photography sessions as well as the editing process -Occasionally I have served as a secondary photographer for on location sessions Nebraska National Guard 2004-2010 -Completed 40+ weeks of training -Completed two Military Occupational Specialty schools including Cavalry Scout and Forward Observer -Certified Mobile Vehicle And Cargo Inspection System operator: The MVACIS is an x-ray truck with a net worth of 1.3 million dollars -Certified Combat Life Saver -Deployed for two years in Iraq from 2005-2007 American Building Supply 2007 -Insulation installer and general laborer -As an insulation installer I worked in itchy and extremely hot conditions and quickly adapted to persevere and get a job done -Performed jobs using an auger blow system to insulate homes -Drove company trucks and pick-ups to and from job sites
J. Cedric McPherson Jr. 915 Alba Ave. Ravenna, NE 68869 402-499-6473 jcedric@mcphersonjr.com