Resume

Strengths

  • Over 10 years Art and Graphic Design experience.
  • Experienced with computer graphics, 3D modeling/animation, motion graphics, multimedia, desktop publishing, web publishing, and traditional art media.
  • 9 years of 3D modeling/animation experience.
  • Varied styles with a strong aptitude for eye-pleasing composition.
  • Capable of working independently and as a team-player.

Education

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC

  • A.A.S. Degree in Digital Media Technology, 2006.
  • Graduated 4.0 GPA, Highest Honors, President’s List.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC

  • A.A.S. Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, 2000.
  • Graduated 4.0 GPA, Highest Honors, Dean’s List.

Accomplishments

Design

  • Designed an informational DVD for AB-Tech's TechConnect program using Blender 3D, After Effects, and Encore DVD. End product highly exceeded the client's expectations.
  • Interactive character animation & interface design with Flash. The animations are continually being used as instructional examples in AB-Tech's Digital Media curriculum.
  • Custom-designed brochures for: Safe & Secure Storage; Karla Wagner, massage therapist.

Publishing

  • As volunteer in busy Graphics Department, performed quality checking/proofing of pre-press film negatives, used for weekly journals published in 148 languages worldwide.

Awards and Showings

  • Student Art Exhibition, The Phil Mechanic Gallery, Asheville, NC, 2006
  • Animation Exhibition, Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC, 2005
  • Gold Key award, The Scholastic Art Awards, 1996
  • Honorable Mention, Buncombe County Schools Art Show, 1996

Skills

  • 3D modeling, animation, and rendering using Blender 3D, Maya, Sketchup, Indigo Renderer
  • Video editing & motion graphics using Premiere Pro & After Effects
  • Flash interface design
  • Flash character animation
  • Digital painting, retouching, and compositing with Photoshop
  • Logo & package design using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks
  • Desktop publishing, magazine layout and flyer design using InDesign
  • Web design using Dreamweaver and Flash
  • XHTML, CSS, XML, PHP, Actionscript, Javascript, Jquery
  • Digital photography, including portraits and still-lifes
  • Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD
  • Traditional artwork including charcoal, graphite, ink, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic and tempera paints

Software Proficiencies

  • Photoshop CS4
  • Illustrator CS4
  • Dreamweaver CS4
  • Flash CS4
  • InDesign CS4
  • Fireworks CS4
  • Premiere Pro CS4
  • Encore CS4
  • After Effects CS4
  • Artrage
  • AutoCAD
  • Audacity
  • Blender 2.49
  • Indigo Renderer
  • Maya
  • Sketchup
  • Wings
  • XHTML
  • XML

Work History

2006-Present Freelance Graphic/Web/Flash Design

  • Ydesigns.com, Asheville, NC
  • Firefly Design, Asheville, NC
  • All About Awnings, Hendersonville, NC

2006-2009 CAD Designer

  • Superior Walls, Fletcher, NC

2004-2006 In-house graphic designer

  • Safe & Secure Storage, Asheville, NC

2003 CAD Designer

  • Betech, Inc., Fletcher, NC

2001-2002 Full-Time Volunteer (Graphics Department)

  • US Branch Office of Jehovah's Witnesses, Brooklyn, NY