David Furnal
San Jose, CA *5125
http://blondeonblonderedhead.blogspot.com
Objective
To further my experience in the business of sales, marketing, and entertainment, and to become a well rounded artist.
Summary of Skills
Graphic artist and designer with experience in traditional and contemporary mediums. Freelance experience with specific clients and extensive experience with limited deadlines and particular artistic guidelines. Extensive customer service and retail experience.
Education
Art Center College of Design, BA in Illustration Jan 2004-Apr 2011
1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
Loyola Marymount University, Animation Major Sep 2002-Dec 2003
One LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045
Bellarmine College Preparatory Sep 1998-May 2002
960 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Professional Experience
Joe’s Jeans, Commerce, CA May 2012-Current
Graphic Designer
• Design and layout of elements and products on the live website
• Creation of elements featured in company advertising
• General retouching and color correcting of all products
OneStop Internet, Inc., Rancho Dominguez, CA Sep 2011-May 2012
Digital Producer
• Photo editing and retouching responsibilities for a wide variety of fashion clients
• Batch compositing of multi-layered Photoshop files
• General design and layout of various client websites
Special Signs, San Gabriel, CA Sep 2010-Aug 2011
Freelance Graphic Designer
• Took photos on site for website layout
• Helped to restructure company website
• Have worked with various clients on designing signage and posters
American Apparel, Old Town Pasadena Sep 2007-Sep 2009
Keyholder/Internet Radio Consultant
• Helped to cross promote artists such as Health and Mika Miko with American Apparel merchandise
• Helped design and arrange store displays for merchandising purposes
• Worked daily with customers’ specific needs
• Register and money handling experience
• Helped manage sales representatives for maximum efficiency
Prop Center, Art Center College of Design Sep 2005-Jan 2011
Prop Supervisor
• Struck sets for photo and film shoots
• Set up classrooms for drawing and painting teachers
• Selected and checked out specific items for students and teachers
• Directed other prop center crew for maintenance of classrooms
Miscellaneous Relevant Experience
• Experience with freelance illustration for private clients-portfolio available upon request
• Extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Experience with all programs under Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Macromedia Flash
• Multiple fashion classes including fashion design and production
• Experience with weekly deadlines under specific instructions
• Experience with both traditional drawing skills and digital layouts
References furnished upon request