K YLE EX

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EDUCATION

Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts; Graduated May 2010

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**** ** **** - ******* *********** Communication Major

2006 to 2007 - Computer Animation Major

Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL; Graduated May 2006

Sarasota County Technical Institute, Sarasota, FL; Graduated May 2006;

Digital Production (OCPC), instructed by Doc Dockery

PROGRAM AND DESIGN SKILLS

Actively and well versed in: Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Dreamweaver (HTML & CSS),

Flash (Actionscript 3), After Effects, Soundbooth, Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Photography

(35mm and Digital), Systems of Grids, New Media Design, Mac and Windows platform

knowledge, Hierarchy, The 12 Principles of Animation

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

John & Mable Ringling Museum, Sarasota, FL

April 2012 to Present

Working with the Marketing and Promotions team a Ringling Museum the creation of

a promotional showcase video and a 30 sec commerical was created for their annual

Ringling International Arts Festival.

Midnight Pass Productions, Sarasota, FL

March 2012 to Present

Working with the Director, Writer and Producer, Steve Tatone who created Beautiful

Noise His new film Blind Pass is a dramatic thriller that reminds us all never to take

anything in Life for granted. The bold, edgy indie film stars film legend Armand Assante

who leads an ensemble cast featuring Chris McKenna, Ed Lauter, also reuniting Danielle

White from Beautiful Noise The creation of the title sequences, logo animation for

Midnight Pass Productions along with an indiegogo.com page to support the post

production funding of the film was tasked to me with direction by Steve.

Sarasota Film Festival 2012, Sarasota, FL (Client)

February 2012 to May 2012

Working as a Contracted Freelance Graphic Designer creating a 30 second PSA ad and a

Sponsorship Reel that will be both showed at the event. I work closely with the Director

and Associate Marketing Director of SFF.

Critic Mind, Kissimmee, FL (Client)

January 2012 to March 2012

Working as a Contracted Freelance Motionographer creating various designs for Critic

Mind s clients. I work closely on fast paced projects with the Creative Director and the

CEO using Adobe After Effect to create Motion pieces.

Graphic Designer, Melaroo, Houston, TX (Client)

October 2011 to Present

Working as a Contracted Freelance Graphic Designer creating various designs for

Melaroo s clients. I work closely with the Creative Director and the General Manager to

create eye catching designs for the Houston, Texas area.

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Creator & Lead Designer, X Graphic Design

May 2010 to Present

My personal moniker that I use when working with clients and companies as I freelance

in my hometown of Sarasota, Florida. Along with working with companies throughout

the country. This gives me the opportunity to increase my exposure to real world clients,

deadlines as well as further my skill levels.

Motionographer, Jawara Gordon, Sarasota, FL (Client)

June 2011 to Present

Creation of a Promotional Video for The Pop Rocks Party held in Sarasota. Using Jawara as

a source for audio production we worked as a team to produce the promotional video.

Pop Rocks was a costume party celebrating the age of the 80s Pop/Rock Culture.

Graphic Design Intern, Tervis Tumbler, North Venice, FL

March 2011 to May 2011

As a Graphic Design Intern helping with various graphic design projects such as adding

logos for new Tumblers, creating sale ads for local newspapers and magazines as well as

editing and updating Tumbler logos for the Bealls Florida summer catalog.

Motionographer, The Take Over, Sarasota, FL (Client)

February 2011 to May 2011

Creation of various promotional materials for a music festival held in Sarasota, Florida

called The Take Over: A Youth Cultural Festival. A commercial airing on Sarasota s MTV

channel (Comcast Network). As well as working with Comcast to have it aired.

Graphic Designer, The Hostile Takeover Krew, Sarasota, FL (Client)

December 2010 to Present

Creation of Various Promotional materials (Flyers, Videos etc) for the HTK Events in

Sarasota. HTK is a group of DJ individuals who also work as a team preforming with Turn

Tables, MIDI devices and other equipment in the Audio and Visual world.

Web Designer, Words n Pics, Indianapolis, IN (Client)

December 2010 to March 2011

Working with the Marketing Director, using Wordpress and HTML coding to create a

website for a current Word s N Pics client; an industrial fan company called Air-Row Fans.

Lead Graphic Designer, The E3 Corporation, Sarasota, FL

September 2010 to January 2011

Working with the CEO, Product Manager and the Editor in Chief, creating logos, business

cards, presentations, flyers, ad slicks, and other pertinent materials for the launch of the

E3 Corporation, E3 will provide clean technology and environmentally friendly products to

and from distributors across the United States to be bought by consumers.

Motionographer, IMAP of Sarasota, Sarasota FL

May 2010 to October 2010

Working with the Marketing Director of an exclusive global partnership of leading merger

and acquisition advisory firm. Creating a video for the yearly conference in Paris, France.

This video was to portray the recent history as well as the future of IMAP and how it will

affect the world markets in the financial world.

Student Life Graphic Designer, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL

June 2009 to August 2009 & May 2008 to August 2008

Student Life Graphic Designer tasked with designing the New Student Orientation material

and various Student Handbooks.

Food Services Marketing Manager, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL

August 2008 to May 2010

As a Marketing Manger for Ringling College Food Services, tasked with working on the

Be-A-Star Campaign. Along with designing Flyers, Menus, and updating the Ringling

College Dine On Campus website.

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PERSONAL

Member, AIGA

2009 to Present

The professional association for design, is committed to advancing design as a

professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.

VSA Arts

Winter 2004

In February 2005 awarded 1st Place award in Photography entry. Received award out

of over 100 entries in the state of Florida. VSA is an international non profit organization

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celebrating the power of the arts have made in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Member, National Arts Honors Society

2003 to 2006

Advances visual arts education to fulfill human potential and promote global

understanding. Members include visual arts educators, college professors, researchers

and scholars, as well as more than 45,000 students who are members of the National

Art Honor Society or are university students preparing to be art educators.

Member, Miakka All-Stock 4-H Club

1997 to 2003

Raising both Rabbits and different species of Plants while undergoing various and

continuous surgeries at that time. 4-H District Level Demonstrations Speaking in front of

large groups of people where the knowledge of communication was top priority.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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