Objective

Graphic Design position where my artistic talent, technical proficiency, and self-motivated spirit will add value.

Strengths

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

Skills and Accomplishments

Design

• Designed an informational DVD for AB-Tech's TechConnect program using Encore DVD. End product highly exceeded client's expectations.
• Custom-designed brochures for: Safe & Secure Storage; Karla Wagner, massage therapist.
• Interactive character animation & interface design with Flash. The animations are continually being used as instructional examples in AB-Tech's Digital Media curriculum.
• 3D modeling/animation with Blender, Wings 3D, and Maya.
• Logo & package design using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks.
• Desktop publishing, magazine layout and flyer design using InDesign.
• Digital painting, retouching, and compositing with Photoshop.
• Video editing & motion graphics using Premiere Pro & After Effects.
• Web design using Dreamweaver and Flash. HTML, CSS, XML, Actionscript, etc.
• Various media including charcoal, graphite, ink, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic and tempera paints.

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.
• Printed full-color catalogs, brochures, photographs, and mailings according to customers' needs.
• Laminated and bound books and booklets using comb binding and perfect binding techniques.

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.

Work History

2006-07
CAD Designer
Superior Walls, Fletcher, NC

2006
Freelance Graphic Design & Flash Creation
Ydesigns.com, Asheville, NC

2006
Customer Service Specialist
Office Depot, Asheville, NC

2004-06
Site Manager
Asheville Mini Storage, Candler, NC
Safe & Secure Storage, Asheville, NC

2003
Computer Repair Technician
Blue Mountain Computers, Hendersonville, NC

2003
CAD Operator/Engineer
Betech, Inc., Fletcher, NC

2001-02
Full-Time Volunteer (Graphics Department)
Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses, Brooklyn, NY

1998-00
Legal Office Assistant
Attorneys Julie Waltz & Eleanor MacCorkle, Asheville, NC

1996-97
Office Assistant
Renaissance Glass, Asheville, NC

References

Available upon request.