Cullen Davis

North Hollywood, CA *****

818-***-****

acrwxa@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.behance.net/CTDavis

Experienced professional graphic designer, artist and multimedia producer with a wide range of skills including photography, illustration, motion graphics, video editing, advertising, packaging, print production and online design. Creative, driven, hard-working, adaptive and flexible perfectionist looking for a challenging position utilizing my advanced design skills.

Education

BA, Fine Art, University of California, Santa Cruz, June 1995

Computer Skills

Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, AfterEffects, Audition, Lightroom. Microsoft Office. Some 3D modeling. Experienced with both Windows and Mac platforms

Experience

5/08 – 9/15 Unified Grocers, Inc., Commerce, CA

Senior Graphic Artist

In charge of all internal design for print, online and motion graphics including trade ads, trade show graphics, e-commerce and employee communications. Wrote ad copy in support of my own ad concepts. Designed logos for events and for company-owned brands. Maintained and communicated corporate brand standards to uphold the integrity of the company's brand image. Set up photo/video studio to do product photography and video projects for both internal communications and B to B sales. Worked with print vendors to ensure quality output and optimum pricing.

8/03 – 3/08 Gelson’s Markets, Encino, CA

Graphic Artist

Staff artist/designer/photographer for southern California regional upscale grocer. Responsible for layout of ads, brochures, signage, consumer collateral, packaging, flyers, posters and other materials. Created illustrations for various materials including signage and brochures. Also created motion graphics for in-store video. Photographed products, food items, people, events and buildings inside and out. Drew comps for photo shoots and retouched and edited photos. Wrote occasional copy for ads and monthly newsletter. Worked with marketing team to help brainstorm promotional ideas.

7/98 – 7/03

Freelance Graphic Artist

Daumé Winery, Los Angeles, CA: Conception and execution of new label design for boutique winery.

American Homebrewers’ Association, Maltose Falcons, Los Angeles, CA: Conception and execution of design for web site graphics and logo art for t-shirts, bottle labels and other print projects.

Legal Resource Network, Westwood, CA: Color, preparation, finishing and optimization of graphics and animations for use in online legal instruction program. Created animations and batch processing in DeBabelizer and PhotoShop.

Art Calendar Magazine, Upper Fairmount, MD: Design, layout and typography of “Monograph” series using Quark Xpress.

Paradox 2000, Northridge, CA: Generated graphics and processed digital graphics files for digital projects.

Applause Toys, Woodland Hills, CA: Created and executed package designs and illustrations for toys including Teletubbies, Precious Moments and Lou Rankin.

Crenshaw Christian Center, Crenshaw, CA: Created original illustrations using Freehand and PhotoShop and generated press-ready layouts in Quark Xpress for various print projects including the cover and content for

The Messenger.

8/99 – 1/00 Westwood College of Technology, Los Angeles, CA

Instructor

Taught college-level courses in Graphic Design, including Intro to Graphic Design and Typography, Intro to the Macintosh, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe PhotoShop.

Generated lesson plans for these classes providing the student with knowledge applicable in the professional graphic design field including aesthetic issues, work management and professionalism.

1/98 – 7/98 GP Color Imaging,Los Angeles, CA

Multimedia Designer

Created interface designs, graphics, QuickTime movies, and special effects for delivery on CD.

Drew storyboards for client proposals.

Illustrated and laid out labeling and inserts for CDs. Designed and created artwork and layout for advertisement for magazine.

1/96 – 7/97 Planet Earth Science, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA

Graphic Artist

Involved in all aspects of producing and promoting a Codie Award-winning instructional software.

Produced QuickTime movies and animations; assisted with interface design; arranged QuickTimeVR shipboard environment; completed web site development; created and edited sound tracks and effects; scripted graphics processing and scouted talent.

Interests

Fine Arts: Specialist in viscosity etchings and oil painting, juried showings at Faulkner Gallery, Sesnon Gallery at UC Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara City College

Photography: Landscape, portrait, close up, exploring food/product stylist/photography. Currently utilizing a Canon EOS platform and seeking to expand experience and abilities in all applications.

Award-winning brewer and certified beer judge.

Cullen Davis

10445 Tiara St.

North Hollywood, CA 91601

818-***-****

acrwxa@r.postjobfree.com

To whom it may concern,

I am a formally trained, dedicated career professional graphic artist and designer with a broad range of skills to meet virtually any design challenge. As my portfolio will show, I am comfortable working across media, experienced in both digital and print, static design and animation, motion graphics and video. My passion is to create great designs and artworks that eloquently convey a meaningful message. My broad and varied experience includes designing for educational software development and online instruction, retail, business to business, consumer products, and corporate identity. I have even taught graphics classes in a small college.

I feel confident that I have a lot to offer any company and I am seeking a positive, affirmative work environment where creativity is valued and encouraged.

Also, please review my online portfolio at: https://www.behance.net/CTDavis

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Cullen Davis

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