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Courtney Sexton
 
1309 Masonic Ave
San Francisco, CA 94117

USA

415.244.1832
evilsigntist at gmail dot com

Profile:

Courtney Sexton is a dedicated sign professional and certified sign nerd with over twelve years of experience and expertise earned working in literally every aspect of the sign industry, from design and production to installation, department managing, and growth-oriented client relationships. His six years of sign-related education resulted in an A.F.A. in Advertising Graphic Design and a B.F.A. in Environmental Graphic Design from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design -- in addition to giving Courtney a lifelong passion for sign culture and tools that revolutionize the industry, found on his frequently updated website and blog, Evil Signtist.

 

Overview:
  • Superior craftsmanship and extensive knowledge of signage materials, material sourcing, recycled materials, processes, engraving, equipment, installation experience from vinyl to sign cans, online signage resources and websites, and thorough experience with a variety of sign and vector software applications. Also highly experienced with banners and billboards, dimensional router-cut letters and logos, trade show graphics, vehicle lettering, large format inkjet printing and lamination, engraving, screenprinting and custom painting.
  • Broad working knowledge of ADA compliancy regulations and the ability to read Braille by sight.
  • Sound reputation for commitment to excellence in both business and personal relations; all client relationships and in-shop managerial and co-worker relationships foster fruitful, respectful and productive communication.
  • Excellent design sense and an eye for detail in regard to color, typography, form and function. Excellent instincts for aiding client choices in regards to font and materials to achieve most desired results.

 

Professional Experience:
2006- Present Graphic Designer - Priority Architectural Graphics, San Francisco
Design and layout of graphic elements to be used in the production of signage. Translation of architectural documents into emergency ADA evacuation maps. Operation of large format printers, including new technology that prints directly on ridged substrates. On-site installation of ADA signage and vinyl graphics.

2003 - 2006

Production Manager - Priority Architectural Graphics, San Francisco

Production oversight from start to finish of a global variety of signage types, and specializing in ADA and architectural signage. Workload maintained averaging fifty job orders at any given time, with support of (up to) six assistants.

 
2000 - 2003 Production Manager - City Copy and Sign, San Francisco

Managed production and continuous output of vinyl signage department, designed and fabricated banners and point of purchase display signage for West coast region retail outlets and video rental stores (California, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Hawaii).

 
1999 - 2000 Course Developer - eCollege, Denver Colorado

HTML development of online college courses. Worked with professors and students from over forty American universities.

 
1994 - 1999 Sign Maker - QuickSign and Banner, Denver Colorado
Implemented design, fabrication and installation in all areas of this full service sign shop, including architectural and ADA compliant signage, banners, dimensional router-cut letters and logos, trade show graphics, vehicle lettering, large format inkjet printing and lamination, engraving, screenprinting and custom painting.

Education
1999 Certification in Advanced Macintosh Troubleshooting from Compumaster - Denver, CO
1993 - 1996 B.F.A. in Environmental Graphic Design from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design - Denver, CO
1990 - 1992 A.F.A. in Advertising Graphic Design from Northwest College - Powell, WY

Freelance clients include:

Dave Brandon Screen Printing, Southern Exposure Art Gallery, Chrome Bags, TinyNibbles, Extra Action Marching Band, Remax, Purina, Quiznos, Kiddie Rides USA, Heavenly Daze Brewery, Centron Realty, The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Mr. Lemonaide, Creative Music Works, Freakies, Bootleg Snowboards, Moe's Bagels, Babooshka, Urban Renewal, Chaos Art Gallery, Uversa, Cuerden Advertising, Voodoo Mary, Fumes Clothing, Nicklebys.com, Burt's Wall Finishes, Double Entendre Records, Mad Dog Grooming Salon, El Noa Noa, Media Guide, Broadway Chiropractic.
Art Exhibition:   Art Gallery Installation Graphics:

2006 - Group showing - ArtSF - San Francisco 2000 - Group showing - 8oz. Fred - Denver 1998 - Group showing - Revolutiones - Denver 1996 - Group showing - CrashArt - Denver

2007 - Mike Arcega (Homing Pidgin) - de Young - San Francisco 2006 - Chistina Ray (NoSo Project) - SoEx - San Francisco 2006 - Kurt Bigenho (Clusterings) - MACR - Mexico City, MX 1999 - Melissa Fouch (Kitten luvs Snake) - Astro - Los Angeles

 

References available upon request. Courtney's other interests include playing baritone horn in the Extra Action Marching Band, riding and working on vintage Honda motorcycles, mechanics and machine operation in volunteer arts organization Survival Research Laboratories, snowboarding, travel, art, and technology.