Jonah Shoval
+44 7507 880159 / +19177166214 | jonahshoval@gmail.com | Manchester UK | jonahshoval.com
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA Graduated: May 2024 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Cum Laude Overall GPA: 3.45 (Deans list)
PROJECTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Venue’s Go Skate Day Poster 2022/23 June 2022/23
● I worked with my local skate shop to create a poster for their Go Skate Day event in which I worked closely with the owner and posted the flyers all throughout the Cary Street Area
Poster for 1115 Mobile Kitchen July 2022
● The owner of 1115 Mobile Kitchen reached out to me based on my work with Venue and recruited me to create an advertisement for a skate gear drive they were hosting.
Animations and Flyers for Mardi Bras January 2021
● I worked with the Mardi Bras Initiative and created several animations and flyers for an upcoming event drive that they were holding.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employee at Venue Skate Shop
● Assisted customers as they came in, checked them out and helped them in the store.
● Completed organizational tasks such as stocking shelves, accepting orders, and counting the registers at close.
● Used knowledge of skateboarding to match customers with their ideal shoe and skateboard.
● Opens and closes the store, completing all necessary tasks in a specific order.
Graphic designer for Direct Mail Solutions
● Created the logo, flyers, handouts, clothing, the website, banners, business cards, and signs over the couse of a year.
Graphic designer for OPUS
● Worked with OPUS for 2 months, helping launch their social media campaign, created static and animated social post for instagram, linked in and X. I also designed a website landing page and email signatures.
Graphic designer for Simplify accounting
● Worked for 2 months, designing their logo, business cards, and advertising handouts.
Graphic designer for ARC
Designed the logo for ARC communications consultancy for new energy transition.
Internship for Block Branding
Completed a three-month internship where I contributed to various projects, including designing logos, toolkits, shirts, and posters. During this time, I gained valuable experience working in a professional environment, learned how briefs are developed, and had the opportunity to participate in client meetings, enhancing my understanding of collaborative design processes.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY EXPERIENCES
Semester Abroad at Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) in Florence, Italy September 2022 - December 2022
● I completed my first semester of Junior year in Florence, Italy at one of Virginia Commonwealth University’s sister schools, Santa Reparata International School of Art