I live in the piney forests of East Texas, graduating from Kilgore College at the top of my respective classes with degrees in Commercial Art & Advertising and Commercial Photography. It was there I won multiple awards for my work including a 1st place, a 3rd place, and two Honorable Mentions from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for my photography.
After finishing school, I found gainful employment at a local Ad Agency for two years, while working Freelance on the side. At the agency I learned a tremendous amount, doing everything from brand development to product photography before finally branching out and going Freelance full time.
I'm a film, comic book and music junkie, but love finding design solution and inspiration in all facets of life.
My full resume as well as phone #s for referrals are available upon request.
"Zachary handles the design and updates for our program website. I have found him to be very helpful and knowledgeable in all areas. He is also very patient with those who are not very "computer savvy". No matter what the issue or problem is, he can fix it……and he does so quickly. It is a pleasure to work with him!"
--Katherine Elliott, CASA for the Kids of East Texas
"Zach is producing a great weekly newsletter for my office. It is well designed with excellent graphics. Keep up the fantastic work!"
-- Kyle Hitt, GenWorth Financial Southern Plains Office
I have been very blessed as most of us are, living and working in America and I am only too grateful for all the opportunities I've benefitted from. I believe that part of the responsibility and opportunity inherent to the American dream is the opportunity to give.
In addition to whatever funds and time I can spare, I also wanted to donate some of my web presence for their promotion. If you're looking for a good cause for you or your company to get involved in, I humbly offer this list as some of my favorites recommendations --
- AidChild
Two orphanages in Uganda especially made to help and house orphans who are HIV positive. I also recommend subscribing to Nathaniel Dunigan's newsletters as they are absolutely wonderful and uplifting. - For the Silent
A locally based ministry dedicated internationally to helping children who are victims of sex-trafficing. I've gotten to meet and eat with a few of the couples central to this team and they really are top notch people with wonderful hearts. - Urban Promise
An organization dedicated to reaching out and healing one of the poorest cities in America. I'm up on their work through close friends involved and again, good people doing great things. - The Mentoring Project
They're seeking to respond to the American crisis of fatherlessness by inspiring and equipping faith communities to mentor fatherless boys. So far operating strictly in Portland Ore., I'm excited for their forthcoming national launch.
- International Justice
An veritable army of intelligence experts, lawyers and social workers dedicated to closing slavery and sex trafficking rings by working with local and international governments.
- CASA for the Kids of East Texas
The local chapter for CASA volunteers who are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children. They stay with each case until it is closed, and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home.
