James Plankinton
Creative Designer/UX Designer
Skilled Technical Leader with Artistic Vision
Strategic, innovative, and results-oriented professional with 5+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience in handling creative multi-media design projects for the Air Force as a graphic designer. Excels in creative campaign execution and has been exposed to directive positions in a fast-paced technical environment with a solid background in leadership that contributes to the creative processes from conception to completion.
Technical Summary
Technical Skills:
- Adobe CC
- Figma
- Jira
- Zeplin
- Autodesk 3DS Max
- HTML / CSS
- Networking
- Microsoft Office
Operating Skills:
- Micorsoft Windows
- Microsoft Server
- Mac OS
- Android OS
- Linux
Technical Management:
- Active Directory Administration
- Information Security
- Information Assurance
- Asset Management
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
Certifications:
- Google UX Design Professional
- CompTIA Sec+
- Secret Clearance, 2023
Professional Experience
Multi-media Graphic Artist – Crew Training International (CTI) 7/2023 to Present
Freelance Graphic Designer – Self Employed 4/2009 to Present
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Instructor – United States Air Force 1/2020 to 7/2023
Network Administrator – United States Air Force 10/2016 to 1/2020
Database Manager – United States Air Force 10/2013 to 10/2018
Interactive Multi-Media Graphic Artist – United States Air Force 4/2008 to 10/2013
Team Leader – United States Air Force 4/2003 to 4/2008
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force
