Brent Flathau
Brentsdesignstudio.com
*****@*****.***
Linkedin.com/Brent
Objective
2D 3D Game Artist
Relevant Skills
• Cross-platform proficient with: Flash, Photoshop, Maya, Google 3D Sketchup, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, After Effects, InDesign, Premiere, Visual Studio, Homesite
• Advanced user of Photoshop & Flash / ActionScript 2.0 and 3.0
• Hand Coding: HTML, CSS2.0, Java Script, AJAX, DHTML, and table free layouts
• Experienced in creating print, web, CD ROM, TV and video materials and taking projects
from concept to complete
• Accustomed to multi-tasking and working in an interrupt driven environment
• Supervised and coordinated production of content for various types of media
• Fast, efficient team player
Professional Experience
Web Design Intern 2009 - Present
Ally Video Distribution - Seattle,WA
• Design/update company web site using HTML, CSS, Javascript, create Flash widgets and
product intros, design new product email campaigns.
• Develop marketing programs through social networking sites: Facebook, LinkedIn,
MySpace, Twitter, Hi5, CollegeHumor, ShredOrDie
Graphic Designer 2007 – 2008
Reality Works Company - Bellevue, WA
• Designed and produced all web-ready art using Flash / ActionScript 2.0, Photoshop,
Dreamweaver and Google 3D Sketchup, including backgrounds, animations and special
effects
• Designed all work, proofed, color-corrected and optimized all images and animations
• Created graphics and timeline animations necessary to support the provided storyboards
• Processed and handed off optimized art to the engineers
• Art creation and UI for company web sites (Flash, CSS, JavaScript,
Photoshop/Imageready)
• Scheduled work flow and manage time to meet deadlines
Graphic Designer 2003 – 2007
King County Publications - Kent, WA
• Scheduled workflow and manage time to meet all daily deadlines
• Designed/oversaw design of all ads, proofing, and color-correcting images
• Prepared all documents to be film ready
• Art creation for company web sites
• Worked directly with sales reps and clients
Artist/Animator 1997 – 2001
Edmark / Riverdeep - Redmond, WA
• Created art and animation for more than 30 award-winning children's educational software
programs delivered via web and interactive CD-ROM using Flash, Photoshop & Director
• Key team player responsible for concept, product design, storyboarding
• Implemented character, background, and user interface art for educational content
• Worked with producers, engineers, and educational specialists to bring products to market
• Designed and produced tradeshow demos for sales and marketing departments
Education
Microsoft Certified Professional
• CompTIA A+ Certification 2009
Web Programming Certificate 2009
Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA
• Flash Action Scripting, Visual Studio, Networking
Web Programming Certificate 2008
Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA
• Flash Action Scripting, Visual Studio, Networking
Web Specialist Certificate 2006
Strategy Computers, Bellevue, WA
• CSS2.0, XHTML, JavaScript, AJAX, .net, XML
Web Design Coursework 2005
South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
• Dreamweaver and Building Effective Websites
Multimedia Communication & Technology Certificate 2003
Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA
• Maya, HTML, Photoshop, Animation