skills
- Senior-level graphic designer and video producer with experience in print, illustration, web, 3D, video editing and motion graphics.
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Carrara 3D, Lightwave 3D, Digital Performer, Garage Band, etc.
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, Flash.
- Highly motivated to learn quickly, without needing supervision.
- Excellent communicator, skilled at writing in formal and creative mediums.
relevant experience
AMTC, Inc. (current) Tyrone, GA
Creative Director
Responsibilities: Oversee and produce a variety of marketing and design materials, from web graphics to TV commercials. Initiate new directions in publicity, write ad copy, update old or outdated print designs.
Arclight Studios LLC, (2000 - current) Marietta, GA
Owner/Designer/Producer
Responsibilities: Day-to-day business managment and client relations. Oversee and inititate all aspects of corporate and promotional video: producing, script writing, videography, editing, graphics and effects. Additionally, under my direction, Arclight Studios produced several publicly showcased films with over two-dozen cast and crew. I wrote, produced and directed each project.
Clients: HouseLogix; Greater Dayton YMCA; Willow Creek Association, Fat Cat Filmworks
Kaneva, Inc. (2008-2009) Atlanta, GA
Senior Interactive Designer
Responsibilities: Led creative direction of the media department. Designed 2D and 3D interface components for 3D virtual world. Initiated design and branding standards. Produced promotional videos, marketing materials and served as a lead creative input on the next generation of the Kaneva 3D world.
Design District (2004 - 2007) Dayton, OH
Lead Designer/Producer/Partner
Responsibilities: Led design on commercial projects, including logos and branding, video production, DVD authoring, and web design. Tended to daily needs of small business. Worked for total client satisfaction under high-stress schedules and tight deadlines.
Clients: Montgomery County, OH; Danis Construction, Phototype; Crown Packaging
Air Force Research Lab
Sytronics, Inc. (1999-2003) Beavercreek, OH
Logicon/Northrop Grumman (1993-1999) Dayton, OH
Senior Graphic Designer
Responsibilities: Built photo montages, drew artist conceptions, visualized proposed technologies; designed posters and displays for national conferences/trade shows; created logos for scientific labs. Increased viability and visibility of our division to Pentagon officials and international clients.
EDUCATION
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
B.F.A., Motion Picture Production, 1997
AWARDS
2005 - Silver Telly Award: Health Partners Promo Video
References Available Upon Request
