Travis Roman Bundy

***** ***** *** **, *** C***, Kent WA 98030

253-***-****

ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com

Samples of my most recent commissions and projects can be found at http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/

Skills:

17+ years in freelance graphic design / illustration experience, 17+ years of inside sales and hand / digital drafting and rail design, 10+ years operationg a small press independent comic company, has trained and supervised many people in both sales and drafting, excellent memory and organizational skills, extremely creative, great sense of humor, good customer service skills, diligent, very hard-working, motivated, accessible and reliable.

Highly experienced in hand illustration, cartooning, comic art, and commercial graphic design (advertisements, label design, packaging, and business identity).

Digital: Highly experienced in Adobe Graphics programs (10+ years with Photoshop and Acrobat, moderate experience in Illustrator and InDesign), Highly proficient with Manga Studio 5 (PC or tablet), 15+ years of experience with Microsoft Word, MAS 90, Peachtree accounting software, trained on-the-job in digital photography (including elements of light and shadow) and mild experience in digital 3D modeling / animation (Hash Animator 2000). I’m able to navigate both Mac and PC platforms, relatively fluent in all word processing programs (including Microsoft Word, Works, Claris Works, and Excel).

Education:

Western Washington University - Bellingham, Wash.

BA Art (emphasis on illustration and graphic design)

GPA 3.2

Pierce College - Lakewood, Washington

Running start program (basic courses)

GPA 3.54

Lakes High School - Lakewood, Washington

College Prep. Degree

GPA 3.85

Employment:

December 2000 – Present – Thoughtbox Illustration (www.thoughtboxcomics.com)

Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator

*Provided graphic design and illustration solutions for a variety of clients (**see “Professional Freelance Projects” page at the end of resume for specific examples**)

*Worked closely with clients to build strong relationships and loyalty

*Met deadlines and provided revisions until the projects were perfectly suitable for the clients’ needs.

July 2001 – June 2016 - KDL Enterprises (Western Clear View Railing) (www.clearviewrailings.com)

Estimator / Draftsman / Inside Sales

*Complete technical drawings for jobs and handbook

*Redesigned and illustrated all instructions for all products

*Aided in the development of the company’s website

*Estimate costs and sold railing packages

*Answer multiple phone lines and route calls accordingly

*Provide product knowledge to dealers and customers

*Maintain an orderly and clean filing system / office space

December 2009 – Present – Creator’s Edge Press (www.creatorsedgepress.com)

Founding Member / Art & Submissions Director / Artist & Writer

*Manage day-to-day workings of a small press independent comic company

*Receive and respond to submissions of new projects as well as freelance artists looking to work on projects

*Write and illustrate my own books (Currently the “Billy Love Nibbles” graphic novel / previously, the “Jeff” graphic novel and the “Gods of the New Empire” graphic novel)

*Work closely with printers, distributors, creators, writers and artists to complete a library of graphic novels and market them effectively

Feb. 2000 – Mar. 2000 & Sept. 2000- Jan. 2001 - Amazon.com - Seattle, Washington

Photographer’s Assistant / Stylist

*Aided in times of heavy workload

*Made products look their best for digital photos

*Assisted photographer in shooting process

*Maintained studio area

References:

Nancy Salmon (Manager at KDL Enterprises) ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 253-***-****

Joe Long (owner of Heavenly Heat Hot Sauce) ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 253-***-****

Jenel Looney (assistant to Susan Mallery - #1 New York Times bestselling author)

ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 512-***-****

Katherine Lowry Pliska (Special Events Director – Seattle Humane Society)

ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 425-***-****

Shawn Gates (CEP financial manager / Game Designer at Nintendo of America) ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 253-***-****

Professional Freelance Projects (2016-present)

(for samples of ALL of my professional freelance work, please visit www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/)

March 2017 - Heavenly Heat hot sauce logo and product label designs (NOTE: this is an ongoing product started in 2013 which has garnered over 30 separate label designs so far)

CONTACT :Joseph Long (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 253-***-****)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/logos-product-design-and-business-identity/

Jan. 2016 to April 2016 – Brochure and Instructional design for Clearview Ralings’ aluminum rail products.

CONTACT: Nancy Salmon (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 253-***-**** x101)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/industrial-technical-design/

Oct. 2016 to March 2017 – 31 character, location and wedding illustrations for New York Times best-selling author Susan Mallery’s book upcoming book series to appear in the books themselves and all promotional materials.

CONTACT: Jenel Looney (assistant) (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 512-***-****)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/production-design-concept-art/

June 2017 – Shirt Design for “2017 LGRA/NOTRA-OB Nationals” competitive dog breed competition.

CONTACT: Sarah Smith-Falkner (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/digital-art/

May 2017 - Poster design for local presentation of the film “Poltergeist” at the Blue mouse theater.

CONTACT: Anthony Dluzak (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 253-***-****)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/digital-art/

Feb. 2017 to May 2017 - 6 bout poster designs for the Bellingham Roller Betties 2017 season.

CONTACT: Lauren Sires (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 509-***-****)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/roller-derby-posters-art/

June 2017 – Logo design for “Science Knights” podcast

CONTACT: Adam Colwell (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/logos-product-design-and-business-identity/

May 2017 – Logo designs for “Laos” and “Elephant Parade” clothing lines

CONTACT: Viradeth Xay-Ananh (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/digital-art/

Feb. 2017 – Album cover for “D’Vonne Lewis’ Limited Edition”

CONTACT: Cliff Colon (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com 253-***-****)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/event-posters-and-band-art/

Jan. 2017 – Logo designs / Promotional Material for “Age of Runark” and “Podcast Massacre” podcasts

CONTACT: Chris Olsen (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com)

Links to work: (Age of Runark) http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/logos-product-design-and-business-identity/

(Podcast Massacre) http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/digital-art/

Dec. 2016 – Promotional design for Independent Wrestler “Christian Andes”

CONTACT: CJ Haugen (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/digital-art/

Sept. 2016 – Event poster – Robert Kelly’s TRUE STORY Comedy Tour

CONTACT: Stavros Halkias (ac1itt@r.postjobfree.com)

Link to work: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/portfolio/digital-art/

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