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GRAPHIC ARTIST / WEB DESIGNER / AUDIO ENGINEER
Career Objective
A long-term position in the multimedia industry with opportunity for
professional growth as well as security for my family and me.
Summary
Multimedia Designer with over ten years of experience in graphic design,
web site development as well as an accomplished audio production engineer
with extensive experience in developing for traditional and new media using
a mix of traditional design techniques and computer aided techniques.
Accomplished in most aspects of print design. Proven success in web site
design including concept development and creative thinking.
Experience
Cumulus Broadcasting, Huntsville, AL 2007 - 2008
Multimedia Artist / Sales Assistant
Provided all five radio stations (WZYP, WHRP, WUMP, WVNN, WOLF) cutting
edge graphics for web sites, print media and promotions, improving
functionality and appearance. Designed eye-catching company logos and
advertising materials. Prepared sample graphics illustrating design
choices for clients. Formulated graphical concepts and presented them
weekly with senior managers and promotional directors. Produced multi-
color flyers, bi-fold and tri-fold brochures, informational pamphlets, and
user guide booklets. Read and evaluated materials submitted for
publication. Convert and issue daily sales reports to all account
executives. Monitor office supplies and purchasing what is needed.
Troubleshoot and maintain printers, laptop network and desktop computers.
Assist senior sales managers by constructing and updating CD-ROMS with all
priority documents and issue them to all account executives before the
beginning of each quarter.
Perry & Associates, Madison, AL 1998 - Present
Graphic Artist / Field Service Assistant
Assist in repair, installation and maintenance of environmental simulation
test equipment. Responsible for parts and refrigeration inventory. Create
and maintain company web site and all promotional materials.
(Chamberfix.com) (MadisonArabians.com)
Alabama Flag & Banner, Huntsville, AL 2006 - 2007
Graphic Artist
Art director in fast-paced environment. Design, layout and fabrication of
flags, signs and banners using Photoshop, Illustrator and Flexi Sign.
Order materials and track inventory. Get to know each client's needs and
preferences, then design and produce whatever fits their personal and/or
professional requirements.
White Tiger Printing & Media Packaging, Huntsville, AL 2003 - 2006
2nd Pressman / Bindery Assistant / Shipping & Receiving
Assist press operator with refilling ink wells, installing press plates,
cleaning drum heads and providing appropriate material each job specifies.
Catch all folded material to be packaged securely. Experience driving the
forklift for loading paper and executing shipping and receiving needs.
Occasional stand in for shipping and receiving department when needed.
Phoenix Multimedia, Huntsville, AL 1999 - 2003
Multimedia Artist
Completed educational videos, using animation techniques along with audio
scripts. Improve graphics quality to address customer issues and requests.
Assisted in the training of other graphic artists using various types of
software. Created unique art and page formats for customer web pages.
Education
B.S., Interactive Media Design 2010
Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online - Currently enrolled online, with minor
in Entertainment Law and Mass Communications.
B.S., Graphic Design 2002
Calhoun Community College, Huntsville, AL - Attended primarily pre-
requisite courses until transfer to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Art / Media 1998
Bob Jones High School, Madison, AL - Obtained degree with a specific
concentration in Art and Media.
Skills
. Fluent in the Adobe CS3 Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign, Bridge and Captivate. Proficient
operat ing Microsoft Office 2007 applications: Excel,
Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Further experience with
Sound Forge 8.0, Audition 3.0, Reason 4.0 and
Acid 6.0 for composition, post-editing, and mastering of audio to design,
Develop, and deploy instructional and narrative audio
samples. Familiar with the laws of audio acoustics in regards to
recording live instruments and vocals for maximum quality.
. Web Page, CD Cover, and brochure designs for publication.
. Extensive experience in troubleshooting Microsoft Windows &
enhancing PC hardware performance.
. Experience with a wide variety of computer audio production tools
to create, arrange, and remix music and
sounds. Several original tracks have been published and sold
via the Internet.
Certifications
. A+ Certification, New Horizons, Huntsville, AL, 2001 - 2001 -
Received A+ certification for PC hardware and
attended seminars on web graphics, utilization of web tools, and
web design.