Jeff Striks

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When I was about four years old, my grandmother taught me how to use a computer. I learned only the
basics of Windows 95, as that was all she knew. In my brief lessons, I was introduced to Microsoft Paint. After
experimenting with the program, I had an immediate interest in graphic arts. I continued teaching myself for
several years to come.
Fast-forward to 2010, I found myself at Rider University, majoring in Graphic Design. At this point, I had
some general knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, with most interest in learning Photoshop. I chased my
childhood passion into college. And four years later I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, with a
minor in Web Design.
Today, I am embarking on a new journey into the professional design feld. I am currently a freelance
designer, taking every step I can at expanding both my business, and my own skill set. I am proud to say that
I pursued my lifelong passion for graphic design, and turned it into the career path of my dreams.
Objective: To take my passion and creativity into the design industry, and obtain a full-time, entry level job
as a graphic designer.
Jeff Striks
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About Me
Jeff Striks
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Rsum
Education Experience
Clientele
Skills
Rider University, 2014
Lawrenceville, NJ
BA in Graphic Design
Major: Graphic Design
Minor: Web Design
GPA: 3.803
Honors/Awards
Deans List, 2010-2014
Rider Presidential Scholarship
Baccalaureate Honors Program
Summa Cum Laude
Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society
SLAS Honors Society
Adobe Creative Cloud:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Microsoft Offce:
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Access
Photography:
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Self-Employment: Winter 2014-Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Handle multiple projects
Establish payment contracts
Meet short deadlines
Keep direct contact with clients
CoSaMo USA: Summer 2013
Graphic Design Intern
Designed packaging, fiers, inserts
Reworked logos
Photographed hair color swatches
Edited existing photography
Six Flags, Great Adventure: Summer 2011-2012
Games Host
Explained and enforced rules
Attracted guests via microphone
Maintained constant cash balance
Promotions & Unicorns Too: Summer 2007
Clerical Assistant
Improved and enhanced artwork
Created an effcient workspace
Organized samples and literature
CoSaMo USA
RazorsDirect
MilitaryUSA
Promotions & Unicorns Too
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Logos/Brand Identity
DIRECT
DIRECT.com
Client: Military USA, Replacement Gun Parts
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Role: Designer
Appearing on their eBay store.
A brand new company, starting up on eBay. They
requested a header that would feature military-like colors
and gun-related graphics. This is Military USAs frst
graphic branding.
Client: RazorsDirect, Mens Razors
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Designer
Appeared on a web advertisement.
A high resolution redesign of an existing logo. I kept the
redesigned logo as consistent to the original as possible.
RazorsDirect, MilitaryUSA Branding
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Logos/Brand Identity
CoSaMo
TM
Gently Blends Away Gray
TM
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair Color
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Collaborator
Appeared on the most recent product packaging.
A company rebranding, based on a previous logo. I focused on
color, in identifying both the product and CoSaMo, as a whole.
Client: Valerios Italian Restaurant, Food Service
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Designer
Appearing on work uniforms and menus.
An exact rework of a previous logo. The original
artwork was no longer available in high-resolution.
Original
Rework
Valerios, CoSaMo, Love Your Color Branding
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Packaging Design
Original
Auburn
Auburn 7
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Auburn
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Light/ Medium Blonde
Blond clair ou moyen
N/R
N/R
N/R
Dark Blonde
Blond fonc
Light Brown
Chtain clair
Medium Brown
Chtain moyen
Dark Brown/ Black
Chtain fonc/Noir
N/R =Not Recommended
N/R =non recommand
Result with this
shade:
Rsultat couleur :
780
If your natural color is:
Couleur naturelle :
COMMUNIQUEZ AVEC NOUS SUR :
CONNECT WITH US:
INGRDIENTS DU PRODUIT COLORANT :
CONTIENT UN OU PLUSIEURS DES LMENTS SUIVANTS :
INGRDIENTS DU REVITALISANT :
LASTS 612 SHAMPOOS DURE DE 6 12 SHAMPOINGS
Rework
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair Color
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Role: Collaborator
Appeared on product boxes.
CoSaMo was interested in enhancing their look.
We moved away from their text heavy design,
and made the new packaging more colorful and
eye-catching. This is currently in production.
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Packaging
Jeff Striks
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Packaging Design
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair Color
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Designer
Appearing on boxes in China (left).
When CoSaMo was looking to
rebrand themselves, I completed a
few mock up designs. The frst of
these three inspired their current
packaging. It was also sent to
Chinese distributors. The last was
favored by the company, for a
future box label, in the USA.
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Packaging Mock Ups
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Infographics
Pros and Cons of
Alcohol
Protects your heart-
Decreases risk of death from
cardiovascular causes by
25-40%
41%
survivors that
consume alcohol
continue to beat
breast cancer
Decrease chances of
developing dimensia
23%
less likely to develop Altzheimers
Reduce risk
of death by
18%
Improves creativity
Look
younger
longer
Good cholesterol
300+ ml
of alcohol a week
increases blood pressure
20%
of people with
depression abuse alcohol
Increases chance for
heart failure
33%
of violent crimes
involve alcohol
Hangovers:
dehydration, low blood
sugar, poor sleep
Increase chance of cancer:
colon, liver, rectum,
mouth, throat, breasts
38 million
adults drink too much
88,000
Deaths due to drinking
too much each year
Blackouts
It does a number on
your skin
Drink Responsibly
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/18/AR2010101804527.html
http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2014-01/drinking-alcohol-health-pros-and-cons
http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm
http://www.bmj.com/content/308/6939/1263
http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder/social-anxiety-and-alcohol-abuse
http://www.noo.org.uk/uploads/doc/vid_14627_Obesity_and_alcohol.pdf
http://www.alcohol.org.nz/alcohol-you/your-body-alcohol/health-effects/hangover
Type I Diabetes
Gallstones
Less risk of:
Pros Cons
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair Color
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Designer
With the rising popularity of
infographics, I was challenged
to design one for CoSaMo.
Color choices and content
directly appeal to their target
market. I was not responsible for
researching data.
Class: Advanced Graphic
Design and Portfolio
Rider University
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Collaborator
A visual representation of the
effects of alcohol, both positive
and negative. The color pallet
represents neon colors, as one
would fnd in a night club.
Pros/Cons of Alcohol, Types of Hair Dye
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Warren Co. Trail
State Park
Warren Co. Trail
State Park
Voorhees
State Park
Washington Twp
Mansfield Twp
Oxford Twp
Franklin Twp
Harmony Twp
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Maps
Class: Project Management
in Graphic Design
Rider University
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Collaborator
The Warren Heritage Scenic Byway
map, redesigned for use on the
states website. Note: a placeholder
logo was used, it is not the
Millstone Valley Scenic Byway.
Warren Heritage Scenic Byway Map
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Maps
Class: Project Management
in Graphic Design
Rider University
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Collaborator
Appeared on tee signs at the disc
golf course.
4
3
A: 281
PAR
An Arrows Flight
NEW BROOKLYN PARK
DISC GOLF COURSE
A
5
3
A: 255
PAR
Split Decision
NEW BROOKLYN PARK
DISC GOLF COURSE
A
6
3
A: 314
PAR
Fagans Alley
NEW BROOKLYN PARK
DISC GOLF COURSE
A
Three of the 18 tee sign maps, for the New Brooklyn Park Disc Golf Course.
I was responsible for keeping the maps consistent to the approved design.
The signs were produced and used by the client.
New Brooklyn Park Disc Golf Course Tee Signs
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Advertisements
Client: RazorsDirect, Mens Razors
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Role: Designer
Appeared on RazorsDirect.com
Two different web advertisements. The ideal was a
simplistic design, with set dimensions. The curved design
originated in a previous banner, seen at the bottom of
the advertisement on the left.
RazorsDirect Web Advertisements
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Advertisements
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair Color
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Role: Designer
Appeared on CoSaMos social media pages.
Two of 22 web advertisements, for CoSaMos Love Your Color.
The image of the model comes from one of their product
boxes. The hair swatch in the left advertisement is my original
photography, for another project.
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Web Advertisements
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Advertisements
Client: CoSaMo USA, Hair Color
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Role: Lead Designer
Appeared in NationWide Campus product boxes.
The package insert advertisement, for CoSaMo, Love
Your Color. The distributor, NationWide Campus, sells
a multitude of products. This insert was sent out, in
over 500 boxes per week. The approved design was
my own, but the fnal product was a collaboration.
Gently Blends Away Gray
CoSaMo CoSaMo CoSaMo CoSaMo
Are you using the best hair color for
your hair? CoSaMo Love Your Color
is a softer, gentler, non-permanent
hair color. This product contains
no ammonia, no peroxide, and is
PPD free. We are pleased to announce
that CoSaMo is now available through
nationwidecampus.com.
Your hair will thank you.
Available Colors
Use coupon code: COSAMO
for a one-time offer and save 50% off MSRP.
MSRP: $9.99
Todays NWC Price: $4.99
With coupon code at NationwideCampus.com
770 Beige Blonde
772 Light Golden Blonde
738 Natural Dark Blonde
755 Light Brown
775 Light Ash Brown
776 Light Golden Brown
765 Medium Brown
777 Medium Ash Brown
778 Medium Golden Brown
779 Dark Brown
780 Auburn
783 Black
Questions on the product?
E-mail: info@cosamousa.com
Phone: 866-355-8501
Website: cosamousa.com
Need help with your order?
E-mail: info@nationwidecampus.com
Phone: 1-800-269-6181
CoSaMo, Love Your Color Package Insert
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Publication Design

Jeff Striks
Season
Food
like a
Pro
By F.C. Williams
you dont need to be a professional...
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Follow these simple steps
to become a Master
Consider the unseasoned food and its original taste.
Dont hide the favor of the original food. This frst
step can make or break a meal.
Feel free to experiment with new favors, in ways
you never thought to before.
Dont be afraid to go heavy, it brings out the favor
you really want.
Let the food absorb the favor youre adding in. This
makes a huge difference in the fnal dish!
Choose several stark, obviously-noticeable favors.
Be generous to craft and enhance the new favor.
Cook in the seasoning, dont just throw it on after!
Jeff Striks
Class: Advanced Graphic Design and Portfolio
Rider University
Software: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator
Role: Designer
The Student Design Competition, where the winner would
have their design featured in a magazine. I chose the how-to
category, detailing my knowledge of cooking and seasoning
food. Like a pro.
Student Design Competition Project
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Photography
Available Light, Saxophone
Class: Photography
Rider University
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Role: Photographer, Editor
The frst was a specifc category for a photo, available light. I set up an LED
desk lamp behind a translucent green water bottle and red pen. The second
was a picture of choice. It is a close-up shot of the bell of a saxophone, at an
unorthodox angle.
Jeff Striks
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Photography
Time-Exposure/Self-Portrait
Class: Photography
Rider University
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Role: Photographer, Editor
Though technically taken for the purpose of
time-exposure photography, it could also be
considered a self-portrait. I set an eight second
shutter speed on the camera, and stepped
into the view after fve seconds. This resulted
in a transparent image of myself, against the
wooden door.
Jeff Striks
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Illustration
Photoshop Illustration
Class: Advanced Graphic Design and Portfolio
Rider University
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Role: Designer
A simple raster illustration of a day in the park. Inspired by
a similar design of a rainy scene. Shows skill with various
Photoshop flters, brushes, burn and dodge tools, and the
liquify tool.
Original Rework
Jeff Striks
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Wrapping Paper Design
Segmentation
Class: Project Management
in Graphic Design
Rider University
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Role: Photographer, Editor, Designer
My own original wrapping paper
design. I chose black, white, 50% gray,
and red, for tonal contrast. The design
moves, as if an optical illusion. The
photography is also original. This can
serve as a stand-alone presentation, or
can be used in a collection.
Jeff Striks
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Typography Portrait
Self-Portrait
Class: Advanced Graphic Design and Portfolio
Rider University
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Role: Photographer, Editor, Designer
I started by taking a self-portrait. After adjusting
levels to bring out contrast, I detailed myself
completely in text. Only the Apple logo is not
made of text. Techniques used include text
alignment, text warping, wrapping, and custom
brush patterns.