Jacob Hodgson Resume
MY SPECIALTIES:
Graphic Design, Pre-Press Production, Color Correction, Packaging, Photography, Video Production, Editing, Pre & Post Production, Web Design & Development, Content Management Systems (WordPress & Joomla), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Email Marketing & Server Management.
MY WORK EXPERIENCE:
Creative Consultant at Hodgson Agency LLC:
( 8/2005 – Present ) Work with a wide range of clients and agencies in a multitude of verticals, including; Nonprofit, Healthcare, Energy, Entertainment, Real Estate, Automotive, Retail and Food/Beverage.
( 8/2005 – Present ) Work with a wide range of clients and agencies in a multitude of verticals, including; Nonprofit, Healthcare, Energy, Entertainment, Real Estate, Automotive, Retail and Food/Beverage.
KTSU, Defender Network, Idealogic Brand Lab, RMH, The Hucksters, Innova Design & Advertising, Barnes & Stonedale, Walker Entertainment Group, Yelp, Transwestern, ALC Church, Studio 713, McCarty BMX, TC Thompkins LLC, Alberth Aviation, Energy Digital Summit, Brand Elixir and The MUA Project.
• Visual Communications ( Graphic Design/Pre-Press/Color/Packaging/Direct Mail )
• WordPress Design & Development ( LAMP Stack )
• HTML/CSS ( Mobile/Responsive )
• SEO ( Search Engine Optimization )
• Email Marketing and Design
• Lead Generation ( Marketing Automation )
• Film Production ( Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production )
• Social Media Marketing
• Google Analytics/Webmaster Tools
• Google Adwords, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads
• WordPress Design & Development ( LAMP Stack )
• HTML/CSS ( Mobile/Responsive )
• SEO ( Search Engine Optimization )
• Email Marketing and Design
• Lead Generation ( Marketing Automation )
• Film Production ( Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production )
• Social Media Marketing
• Google Analytics/Webmaster Tools
• Google Adwords, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads
Art Director at Quorum Software:
( 3/2019 – Present ) Joined a software company of over 1400 employees and a marketing team of over 20 personnel in the Oil & Gas software space, building extensive digital marketing and event campaigns. Offering creative art direction, video production, graphic design, web design, SEO, photography, etc.
( 3/2019 – Present ) Joined a software company of over 1400 employees and a marketing team of over 20 personnel in the Oil & Gas software space, building extensive digital marketing and event campaigns. Offering creative art direction, video production, graphic design, web design, SEO, photography, etc.
Founder/Creative Director at Marketing Houston Group:
( 1/2012 – 12/2019 ) Marketing Houston Group was a Houston-based Digital Branding & Creative Advertising company. We helped companies in the Houston Metropolitan area build and maintain their Brands, on and offline
( 1/2012 – 12/2019 ) Marketing Houston Group was a Houston-based Digital Branding & Creative Advertising company. We helped companies in the Houston Metropolitan area build and maintain their Brands, on and offline
Multimedia Designer at InsurMark:
( 3/2012 – 5/2013 ) Design and develop WordPress content management systems. Shoot and edit video content and create email marketing material. Build social media profiles and implement SEO strategies. Launch and monitor lead generating landing pages. Build and manage dedicated server with multiple client domains.
( 3/2012 – 5/2013 ) Design and develop WordPress content management systems. Shoot and edit video content and create email marketing material. Build social media profiles and implement SEO strategies. Launch and monitor lead generating landing pages. Build and manage dedicated server with multiple client domains.
Package Designer at Drake Container Corp:
( 1/2001 – 8/2005 ) Package designer and web developer for the leading corrugated packaging company in Houston, TX. Helped launch programs for clients such as Pennzoil, Wal-mart, Clorox, and Crayola. Used 3D/Photoshop renderings to cut costs of manufacturing corrugated mockups, and expedited client approval. Trained other employees and interns as needed. Built websites and flash presentations to support multi-million dollar accounts.
( 1/2001 – 8/2005 ) Package designer and web developer for the leading corrugated packaging company in Houston, TX. Helped launch programs for clients such as Pennzoil, Wal-mart, Clorox, and Crayola. Used 3D/Photoshop renderings to cut costs of manufacturing corrugated mockups, and expedited client approval. Trained other employees and interns as needed. Built websites and flash presentations to support multi-million dollar accounts.
Web Designer at ComSpace.com, Inc:
( 6/1999 – 12/2000 ) Comspace was one of the largest website design companies in Texas at the time. I worked in a team environment as a Graphic/Web Designer. We created multiple websites and print material. I interacted with clients and programmers and met very strict deadlines. Maintained accounts such as the Houston Aeros, Chevron, Lyondell Citgo, WCSC Woodlands, and many more.
( 6/1999 – 12/2000 ) Comspace was one of the largest website design companies in Texas at the time. I worked in a team environment as a Graphic/Web Designer. We created multiple websites and print material. I interacted with clients and programmers and met very strict deadlines. Maintained accounts such as the Houston Aeros, Chevron, Lyondell Citgo, WCSC Woodlands, and many more.
Graphic Design Intern at Patrick Advertising:
( 10/1998 – 5/1999 ) Worked on Houston Chronicle ads and helped the Owner and Art Director with tasks as needed.
( 10/1998 – 5/1999 ) Worked on Houston Chronicle ads and helped the Owner and Art Director with tasks as needed.
MY EDUCATION:
The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, Texas
Associates of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design – Graduated: June 1999
Dean’s List 3 consecutive times/Graduated with Honors.
Workshop in Flash animation.
Associates of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design – Graduated: June 1999
Dean’s List 3 consecutive times/Graduated with Honors.
Workshop in Flash animation.
The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, Texas
Digital Film & Video Production – (2008-2011)
Pragmatic Marketing Institute
Pragmatic Marketing Certified - Level III (PMC-III) - March 2020
Digital Film & Video Production – (2008-2011)
Pragmatic Marketing Institute
Pragmatic Marketing Certified - Level III (PMC-III) - March 2020
