Michael R Wagner

 

Email: mrwagner@usc.edu

 

 

EDUCATION

 

University of Southern California- Roski School of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA

• BFA 2016

                       

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

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Alliance Real Estate LLC (2021)

• Logo creation

• Style guide for the company

• Website creation and maintenance

• Presentation decks and press material  

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JGX Group (2019)

• physical storefront designs/ product layouts/ display cases

• 3D renderings of product designs.

• Commercial and large format printing.

• Advertising creation, print and digital 

• Style guides, presentation decks

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Davey Tree (2017)

• Logo creation for new products 

• Print and digital design: catalogs, post cards, web pages, billboards    

• Style guides, presentation decks, layouts for print material

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Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy. Los Angeles, CA (2014-15)

-The Academy aims to inspire innovative, entrepreneurial thought in business, design, marketing and the arts; creating the products of the future in art and design; engineering and computer science; and business and venture management.

• Supervise 3D printing- Makerbot, UltiMaker, supervise in commercial sized 3D print jobs as well as small personal creations.

• Supervise Laser cutting- Unich Cutter, mediums: wood, plastic, paper, fabrics, fiberglass.

• Technical Support for students and teachers at The Academy

 

 

Davis Elen Advertising. Los Angeles CA (2015)

• Creative Department; Worked on National Brand Campaigns including, Toyota and McDonald's. 

• Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015, Social Media  

• In-house design work

 

 

 

Diamond Supply Co. Los Angeles, CA (2014)

-Diamond Supply Co is a California based skateboard clothing line, specializing in apparel with creative graphic design elements. 

• Graphic Designer- create illustrations and graphic designs for new line of children’s apparel 

• Production Team- Assist with product choices, color combinations, material choices

• Artist Assistant- Assist other team members with both studio and digital creative design.         

 

Heather Moore Jewelry, Cleveland, OH (2010-2013) 

-Heather Moore Jewelry designs and produces personalized jewelry collections for the luxury market.

• Website Design – worked on the website’s visual presentation including layout and image correction.  Worked with the business manager on online pricing issues   

• Magazine Spread/Advertisement Design – Assisted in the digital production of national marketing and advertisement campaigns

• Marketing – Assisted in implementing marketing campaigns directed at members of the professional trade

• Product Documentation and Cataloging – Digitally corrected photos of each piece of jewelry made and catalogued the entire collection

• Precious metals/jewels Inventory- Performed physical inventory of materials used in product production

• Provided general operational support as needed throughout the organization

 

 

USC Thornton Technology, Los Angeles, CA (work study 2011)

• Provided Audio and Visual Technical support to classes within USC’s Thornton School of Music

• Issued and rented out musical equipment to students and faculty

                                                                       

 

 

Sterling Real Estate Apartments, Cleveland, OH (2008-13)

• Real Estate Leasing Agent, kept building occupancy above 90%

• Building Maintenance, construction, repair and refurbishing

• Contact for open house viewings and appointment showings       

 

 

 

 

Software/Computer​​

• Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge 

• CAD: Computer Aided Drawing

• Film: Final Cut Pro (Final Cut X)

• 3D Printing: Makerbot