Shawn Olson

Shawn Olson

Graphic Designer / Photographer · Beachview Realty

Huntington Beach, CA

In My Own Words

It's always a puzzle to figure out how to effectively express forms of creativity in a unique way that engages its viewers. Art, Design, Photography, and Videography all present themselves with different means of making, that come with their own challenges and constraints. I have always been fascinated with the complexity of the beauty around, and have been drawn into the intricate inner workings of why things work the way they do. My curiosity and wonder in life keeps me pushing my creativity of my craft. Art always keeps me coming back for more, because of the endless possibilities that can be obtained. I enjoy bringing the natural beauty of the world into the studio, which inspires me to pursue the complexities of the overseen. I want to explore the intricacies of people and business to help them display their personal vision to their clients.

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Photographer

Beachview Realty

2017 – 2019

• Design brochures, flyers, and posters • Design map for plotting properties • Photograph properties • Shoot photos of Newport Beach a surrounding areas • Edit photos

Graphic Design Internship

Cobian Sandals

2017 – 2017

• Create logo content • Create photo guide sheet • Prepping files for social media use • Shoot and edit photos • Videography • Video editing

Graphic Design Internship

American Decal

2016 – 2016

• Prep art work for printing • Archiving die cuts • Cutting stickers • Creating films • Prepping and cleaning printers for printing

Dog Handler / Videographer

The Bone Adventure

2014 – 2015

• Handle, control and take care of the dogs in the yard • Videographer and editor for Bone Adventure van video

Water Sports Goggle and Skateboard Assembler

Amphibian USA

2011 – 2014

• Water Sports Goggle and Skateboard Assembler

Education

Orange Coast College

2012 – 2015

Graphic Design, Art and design concentration

Point Loma Nazarene University

2015 – 2017

Graphic Design, Art and design concentration

Interests

MusicCampingGraffitiVideographyFilmsLearningPhotographyFriendsDesignThe outdoorsTravelingArtAdventuringThe environmentConcertsMoviesSustainabilityPeopleRoad tripsNatureDocumentariesMusic festivalsChurchAnything that involves the oceanMixed media artA good bookGreat conversations

Industries

BikeDiveCreative AgenciesFashionFishingLifestyleMusicOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwimTriathlonWakeYogaHealth & Fitness