Jake Simon

HI, I am Jake Simon and I am a graphic designer, mobile app developer, and all around fun-seeker.

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I love to hear people's stories...to find inspiration in the everyday. I love to help people tell their stories, and then share their message - especially with others I know who can appreciate and find inspiration from it. Specialties: ++ Expertise in presentation graphics such as PowerPoint and Keynote ++ Passion for motion graphics and video editing to further my visual communications ++ Creator of Project:IDWIL

Graphic Design at Foppe DeSigns, Inc.

2002 - April 2005

Graphic Designer, Division Leader o Created logos, corporate branding, architectural signage, print media, and large-format graphics o Directed projects covering initial client contact, creative services, design justification, production, and fulfillment o Consulted with clients to understand their needs and provide efficient solutions

Creator/Founder at Project:IDWIL

July 2012

Project:IDWIL (I Do What I Love) is an multi-level initiative to educate and inspire students of all ages by exposing them to the infinite possibilities available beyond the educational system - told from the point of view of those who truly love what they do. Project:IDWIL is proactive professionals volunteering their time to explain what they do and tell their story to local schools and organizations. Project:IDWIL is (in the future) a searchable resource for all to have access to a diverse set of passionate people telling their stories. Project:IDWIL is a movement to supplement the existing educational system so that individuals can recognize and develop their personal passions at the earliest possible age. The result is a future population that has more motivated, focused, and happy adults.

Co-Owner / CCO at 2x6Apps

May 2011

Creative consultant on mobile application design. Created the concept of FavorIt for iOS platform. Developed storyboard, user interaction structure, and graphics for the mobile application Created and maintain the PR, social media, branding and marketing of the app

Owner / Designer at j simon design

May 2007

freelance graphic design services in the Saint Louis metro area Specialization in custom presentation graphics (Apple Keynote, MS PowerPoint, Prezi, others) Video production services, video editing & motion graphics/special effects

Graphic Designer at SAIC

May 2005

Multimedia Specialist, US Air Force, Air Mobility Command (AMC) - Commander's Action Group (CCX) oCreative consultation for AMC HQ strategic messaging via direct support to AMC Commander (CEO level) oGraphics support for Commander's Action Group to support AMC Commander oDevelopment of keynote presentations for large corporate-level conventions oCreate original artwork to promote and support AMC Commander and Commander's Action Group sponsored courses & events AMC CCX Highlights oProduction of first ever Department of Defense TEDxScottAFB event, May 2012 oInvited to premiere video produced for customer, "MAF Ethos," to an audience of 2000 people, Nov 2012 May 2005 - August 2009 Graphic Designer, Manned Ground Vehicles (MGV), Future Combat Systems (FCS), US Army oGraphics support for $2 billion MGV division of the FCS Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) team oProduced print media, web maintenance, presentations, branding, and other graphic fulfillment oCreated and maintained digital libraries of files accessed and shared by an entire team of engineers, government civilians, contractors, and US Army customers oAdministrative and project management duties paralleled graphics support while working with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) including database and document management MGV, FCS Highlights oCreated, directed, and managed presentation graphics for MGV Preliminary Design Review (PDR), largest engineering PDR in U.S. Army history --80+ briefers; --1600+ final PowerPoint slides --Seamlessly incorporated complex animations, video, and high-end engineering graphics --Branded MGV PDR, six reviews leading to PDR, and team communications via logos, PowerPoint templates, and web identity for a cohesive professionally produced presentation package oExceeded expectations as proven by performance ratings and 93% salary increase over six years

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

2001 – 2003

B.A.

Eastern Illinois University

1991 – 1996

Concentration: Art - Graphic Design

Stories, Storytelling, social networking, meeting fascinating people, Apple hardware, Apple software, Google, G+, LinkedIn, non-traditional education, Ishmael, Daniel Quinn, Ken Robinson, Seth Godin, This Week in Tech, MacBreak Weekly.