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Summary & Goals
I am a detail-oriented and efficient designer with over 8 years experience in media arts. I am proficient in image creation, print layout and design, web and 3D production. My objective is to join a creative team and to be able to utilize my experience and expertise on a wide variety of design and multimedia projects.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Flash
3D Production: 3ds Max, Low Poly Modeling, UV Unwrap, Texture Painting
Web: HTML, CSS, WordPress
Office: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Instructional Design: Design Theory, ADDIE, Multiple Intelligences, Differentiated Instruction, eLearning Design with Lectora
Education
ITT Technical Institute
AAS Visual Communication
Anticipated – Dec. 2011
Greenville, SC
- National Technical Honor Society
- Nominated for Who’s Who Among American College Students
- Member Design Club
- Student Tutor
- 4.0 GPA
American Intercontinental University
M.Ed Instructional Technology
Online
2007
- 3.75 GPA
Winthrop University
BFA Studio Art (Photography)
Rock Hill, SC
2003
- Student Government
- 3.15 GPA
Professional Experience
Student Tutor / Computer Lab Monitor
ITT Technical Institute
06/2011 – Present
Greenville, SC
- Monitor and Maintain Computer Labs and classrooms
- Tutor Students individually and in classroom setting in visual design and 3D production
- Assist classroom instructors as necessary
Graphic Artist
Freelance
01/2008 – Present
Simpsonville, SC
- M’Diro Fantasy RPG – Web Design / Online Marketing (http://mdiro.harpysnest.com) – 09/2011 – Present
- Shady Brady’s LLC – Logo Design -10/2010
- Troubleshoot – Environment / Level Concept Art – 3 environmental concept pieces for the Troubleshoot FPS (http://www.troubleshootgame.com) – 07/2010
- Southside High School – Advertising Poster Design – Battle of I85: Fall Sports Classic – 05/2010
- Sean Reeves’ Basic Skills Basketball Camp – Brochure / Flyer Layout Design – 04/2010
- James’ General Maintenance – Logo Design – 02/2008
Teacher – High School Art
Greenville County Schools
09/2005 – 06/2010
Greenville, SC
- Fine Arts Department Chair 2005 – 2009
- Increased department 500% (faculty and students) in 4 yrs
- Pioneered Digital Media Arts program (interactive media and game design, photography and graphic design)
- Planned and led faculty professional development workshops in instructional technology
Express Photo Lab Manager
Eckerd Drug
01/2004 – 01/2005
- Managed Express Photo Lab for national drug store chain
- Maintained lab and equipment for optimal photo production
- Processed color photographs, making exposure and color corrections as needed
- Provided excellent customer service including customer education
- Interviewed, hired, trained photo lab staff and managed day to day scheduling of hours and duties for up to two part time staff and myself