To this day, it was the best decision I'd ever made in my life. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art with an Emphasis in Graphic Design. Most importantly though, this is where I met the love of my life, Morgan Shissler (more on this later).
Shortly after graduating CofO in December of 2003, I took a full time job as a graphic designer for a screen printing, gifts, and souvenir company. Definitely good first hand experience in learning the process of print on a variety of materials from clothing, glass, ceramics, and plastic, but the job itself, just wasn't challenging enough to me. Six months later I combined forces with my roommate in College and close friend, Jeremy McNeal. Together, we created On The Ball Design, a Graphic Design, Web Development, and technology oriented services company. We picked up numerous clients and contacts through word-of-mouth within the Branson/Hollister area, learned a great deal about owning and operating a business along the way, and spent thousands of dollars per year on lunches. The need for our services grew rapidly and so did our revenue. By our third year, we'd actually turned some pretty hefty profits.
In 2005, I was offered a position with a fairly new print company in Hollister, MO. A friend of mine actually talked me into considering the job after deciding to live the good life in California. Just two days after getting married and back-and-forth negotiations with the Director of Operations, I'd decided it was best to pursue a full time position with Dynamic Printing. DP was great to work for as far as experience goes. It was my gateway to even more local business contacts. I not only found myself doing Graphic Design, but also assisted with operations, sales, print, applications/installations, and outsourcing.
In mid 2006, the parent company, Grand Crowne Resorts decided it was in their best interest to retain Dynamic Printing as an inhouse only print department. I was immediately moved into Grand Crowne Resorts' Marketing Department. At that time, the company didn't have the resources or manpower for marketing its product, but under the proper leadership they were certainly headed in the right direction. Come to find out, I was to be become part of group of several individuals now known as the "Creative Team", also known as Grand Crowne Resorts' Creative Marketing Team. It has been and still is the most fun, rewarding, and challenging experience in my career. I work with, whom I consider, some of the most intelligent, talented, and passionate group of individuals within the company.
It's now 2008, I've been married to my beautiful wife, Morgan, for over 3 years and the relationship is magnificent. It seems that no matter how crazy-ridiculous I get, whatever ideas I come up with, or random things I decide to pursue, she keeps an open mind and for the most part, has been very supportive and understanding (thanks Morgs).
For those of you that don't know her, she likes to chillax with the guys and is also very feminine when it comes to style and personal image. She's smokin' hot, fun to be around, intelligent, outgoing, and an all-around adventurous person who enjoys anything and everything that has to do with the great outdoors. If anything I can credit my personal outdoor knowledge/skill/survival techniques to her. She currently works for the Department of Conservation as a Naturalist at the Springfield Nature Center in Springfield, MO.
If you stumbled upon my blog through my main website www.JasonWyatt.com, you may have noticed the url has changed to www.bransoncreative.com. The reason for this is simple; I currently reside in Branson, Missouri and "creative" is what I do. If you haven't seen it already, check out my website to view my portfolio. Otherwise, keep checking this page because I have A LOT to write about, and who knows, you just might enjoy it.
Welcome to Branson Creative!
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