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Carlton's work combines: Design, Writing, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Communications, General
Florida State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Art Directors:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Engineering Design
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Had passion for graphic design and art.
2.
Majored in biology and got bored.
3.
Talked to my twin and he told me about the school of communications and what it offered.
4.
Switched my major.
5.
Graduated, moved to NYC, couch surfed for a while.
6.
Moved to GA because I was broke.
7.
Got a job doing some graphic design and some IT.
8.
Ditched IT, and took the design route. Then segued into Marketing.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You should get a job that pays well.
How I responded:
Identify what you like, then find someone to help you translate that into a job. You need to learn what job types are out there before you can make a choice. The key is identifying your interests first.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Money is always tight. Buckle down and find a cheap way to live. You only need feed and shelter and a drive to learn.