Presentation of Qualifications of Craig R. Jordan
CRAIG R. JORDAN 7284 Golden Star Ave. Las Vegas, NV
89130
702-***-**** abklso@r.postjobfree.com
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OFFERING
Experience in: Computer Graphics and 2D Animation, 3D Modeling and
Animation, 3D Spatial and Schematic Design, Interactive multi-media
creation, Web Site Design, Action Scripts, Direct mail creation,
Advertising, Art, Copy writing, Marketing, Photography and Cinematography,
Film Editing, Pre-press, Imaging and Processing, Schematic Rendering, Media
Relations, Public Relations, Public Relations Writing.
SKILLS
. Proficient in MacIntosh - Dual Processor G5, G4, and G3 Through
Quadra Series, IICX and IICI,
. P.C. - HP Pavilion, Dell, Packard Bell, Gateway, and Sony Vaio Digital
Studio, Cannon Color Copiers 1000-5000 Series, Xerox Docutech 6115
Photocopier, APS 800 and 7000 Film and Negative Imagery Systems, PACO
Processors, Scanners, Zip Drives, CD/DVD Writers, Multiplexors, Rips,
Fieries, Video Editors, Digitizers.
. Software - OSX Leopard, Windows XP/Vista/7, Photoshop, Image Ready,
Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Primeire, Dimensions, PageMaker,
Acrobat, Quark X-Press, Dreamweaver, Flash, Freehand, Authorware,
Corel Draw, Corel Photo Paint, Corel Rave, Maya, Viz Terra, Pool
Terra, Strata 3D CX, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D, Cararra Studio, Daz,
Brice, Human IK, Motion Builder, Ray Dream 5, Swivel 3D, Macro Model,
Sculpt 4D, Imagine, NetObjects Fusion, Power Point, Pixel Paint Pro,
Word Perfect, MS Word, Omnipage, Netscape Explorer, Safari, Firefox,
Eudora pro and Printer's Plan.
. Home Office Includes: Mac OSX, Windows XP/Vista//7 Fax, Copier, High-
Speed Internet, and Telephone.
WORK HISTORY
APX GraphX/Print Wizard
Owner/Operator
5/91-Present
Self-owned and operated Visual Communications Studio developing creative
solutions for business and services industries
specialization in 3D animation.
0. Creating and developing on Both Macintosh and PC platforms using OSX
Leopard or Windows Vista and 7 operating systems
1. Designing, creating, layout, and editing of vector graphics and photos
with Adobe CS4 Master Collection and Corel Graphics Suite X5 software
2. Story boarding, creation, rigging, and scripting of 2D and 3D animations
using Flash, Strata CX, Maya, Lightwave, 3D Studio Max, Daz, 3D, Hexagon,
Carrara 3D, and Bryce software for export to .SWF, WMF, Quick Time, MPEG
2, MPEG 4 formats
3. Creating, editing, compression and sound track editing of slide shows,
videos, podcasts, Mobil Web content, Digital Signage, internet content
using Final Cut Pro, ilife, Premiere Pro, After Affects, Encore
4. Designing web sites, interactive multimedia, Mobil Web content using,
Dreamweaver, Flash and Netbiscuits.
5. Creation of editable and interactive forms using Dreamweaver, Adobe
Acrobat, and Word 2007
Clientele Include:
. US Air Force Thunderbirds
. IBEW Plus Credit Union
. Pocket Stuff & More
. Smoke Creek Barbeque
. GFYS - Las Vegas
. Spectravision
. For Rent Magazine
. Nellis AFB Exchange Service
. KISS Photography Studio
. Universal Data Storage US
Stoller-Navarro Joint Venture/U.S Department of Energy
Communications Specialist
3/07 - 6/08
. PR Writing, Copy Writing, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Game
Design and Public Outreach and Community Involvement for Nevada DOE
Public Involvement Department.
. Creation, branding, maintenance and distribution of fact sheets and
posters.
. Monthly electronic news letter created with Flash CX3
Nevada Corporate Headquarters
Marketing/Graphic Designer
01/05 - 12/05
. Design and creation of collateral marketing and graphics materials,
using graphic/web design and 3D animation software for branding, logo
creation, and redesign of current printed and web materials.
. Design of "new corporate look" to apply to company's and subsidiaries
handout, direct mail, and web, graphic materials.
Nevada Power Company/Sierra Pacific Power Company
Graphics Specialist
8/99 - 12/04
. Graphic Design
. 3D Animation
Creation and output of:
. Flyers, large format posters and banners
. Logos
. Newsletters
. Presentations video and video editing
. Web sites
. Special event advertisements
. Book covers
. Menus
. 2D floor plan drawings
. 3D schematic renderings
. Newspaper advertisements
. Brochures
. Direct mail pieces
. Informational and pop signs
. Tee-shirts and specialty items
. Forms creation and management using graphics, web design, 3D
animation, tracking, CAD
. Data base management, and spread sheet software
. Pre-press
. Archiving
. Database input and management
. Service bureau contact
. Customer service
. Network troubleshooting and maintenance.
Paradise Electro Stimulations Inc.
Advertising/Art Director
2/97 - 2/01
. Directed advertising using graphics, web design, 3D animation,
tracking, data base management and spread sheet software.
. Conception
. Budgeting
. Media planning
. Buying and negotiations
. Copy writing
. Computer graphic design, layout
. Instruction to service bureaus
. Tracking of advertisements
Responsible for:
. Public and media relations
. Special events and conventions
. Web site creation and design
. Digital photography
. Design and layout of in-house and instructional materials
. Assisted in marketing, product development, and Internet research
projects.
Previously employed as Creative Director with International Seafood (2/95-
6/97); Desktop Specialist with Val-Pak (11/93-2/95);
Assistant Marketing Manager with Vegas World/Stratosphere Tower (10/91-
3/93).
EDUCATION
Ohio State University
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Journalism/Advertising
Minors in Communications Graphics, Art, marketing, and Independent Studies
in Computer Animation and Computer Graphics, Photography and
Cinematography.
Advanced Graphics studies with Dynamic Graphics Institute.
AFFILIATIONS
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-Kappa Chapter
OSU Romanian Club
Ad Fed
HONORS and AWARDS
Dynamic Graphics-Advanced Graphics Certificate of Completion, Viz
Terra/Pool Terra-Training Workshop-Certificate of Completion, Joint
information Center Road Runner 2008 participation. Certificate of
Appreciation for designing and naming Nevada Power's employee auction web
site, "The Silent Auctioneer." Computer animation work accepted for
Commodore Amiga film "Computers in Education". Also credited with
computerizing Nellis Air Force Base Exchange retail signing station.
*References available upon request.