JAVON O. STOKES
Hartford, CT *****
Email: *.*****@*******.***
www.javonstokes.com
PERSONAL SKILLS
-Highly motivated
-multi-task oriented
-Excellent “people skills”
-14 years of freelance artist experience
TECHNICAL SKILLS
-Proficient in Maya, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, etc.) & ZBrush
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)
-Proficient in traditional art (pencil/ink, painting, charcoal) & Digital Coloring/Painting
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design 9/99 - 11/02, 3/07 – 11/08
Bachelors in 3D Animation focusing on character and environmental modeling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JaVon Stokes Studios 8/96 -Present
Founder, Owner (part-time)
A freelance production company that specializes in graphic design, animation projects & website
development including:
-produced a line of holiday cards in 2006
-Commissioned artwork for “Travelers” “The Hartford” and “Joe Picture This”
-currently in production of a 3D animated adaption of the children’s book “The Andersuns”
Bishop’s Corner Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center 8/09 – 6/11
Unit Clerk
Responsible for technical support, data entry, clerical & office organizational work including manual labor,
customer service and arranging transportation for residents.
Joe “Picture This” Studios 2/07 – 3/07
Teacher, Graphic Designer
Taught and supervised youth in producing a creative design for a company billboard. Also, taught various
Flash animation techniques to create an animated short for the company promoting non-violence.
Spherion Temp Agency 11/05 – 12/05, 3/06 – 12/06
Mailroom Assistant
Responsible for data entry, clerical work, office organizational work including manual labor, customer service
& setting appointments.
Travelers Insurance 8/04 - 1/05
“TravTemp”
Responsible for data entry, clerical work and office organizational work
A.C.E. Insurance Claims 2/04 – 7/04
Mailroom assistant
Responsible for data entry, clerical work, office organizational work including manual labor, customer service
& setting appointments.
“Prayze” FM radio 6/03 – 8/03
Production Assistant
Responsible for editing and prepping the station’s music for broadcast; as well as recording commercials with
on-air talent
J.A.M. (Junior Art Makers) 9/96 – 9/99
Graphic Designer, Teacher
Created pieces of art including holiday cards and various other freelance works; taught basic art skills to
youth members