DEREK PAYNE
STAFF PROFILE

POSITION: CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, WEBSITE DESIGN

ABOUT ME: Derek Payne is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana currently residing in Columbus, Ohio. He received an AAS Degree from Coahoma Jr. College and Bachelor of Science from Alcorn State University. He moved to Columbus, Ohio to establish a career in architecture. He established DPI Graphic Design along with his older brother, also a graphic designer. Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine is his first assignment in magazine design and has been a staff member almost since it's inception. His experience with publications began with The Baton Rouge Weekly Press, his father's weekly newspaper in Baton Rouge. His experience with T2T Magazine has led to clients across the United States.

I BRING TO T2T: I bring to Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine my layout and artistic design capabilities along with ideas on marketing and exceptional customer service. I am diligent in my efforts and strive for excellence. My desire is to become a well-rounded and respected graphic designer in the industry and to help create an image for T2T Magazine that lingers in the mind of all its readers.

A special thanks goes out to Willie Stewart for having the confidence in my abilities, even when I didn't.

dpi@trendtotrendmag.com

Derek Payne attending the 2009 Trumpet AwardsDerek Payne with Radio Jock, Tom JoynerDerek Payne with David and Tamala Mann of "Meet The Browns"Derek Payne with Donna Richardson, wife of Tom Joyner and producer of "Donna Richardson: Mind, Body, & Spirit" Derek Payne with Sheree Whitfield, famed actress of "Housewives of Atlanta"Ivory Payne (left), Publisher of the Baton Rouge Weekly Press (MY Dad) along with Willie Stewart, Publisher and CEO, T2T Magazine.
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