• Extensive knowledge using Adobe Creative Cloud with strong emphasis in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere

• Experienced in Autodesk Maya, 3DS Max, Cinema 4D, and V-Ray for advanced creation of computer graphics

• Proficient in both PC and MAC platforms

• Strong creative and drawing skills

• Bilingual: English and Spanish

Creative, detail-oriented graphic artist bringing eleven years of experience to provide clients with graphic design and 3D animation projects that meet their needs. Montgomery College - Rockville MD, USA

A.A, Digital Animation GPA: 3.2 Class of 2015

• Dean’s List recognition

• Visiting student at University of Baltimore, School of Simulation and Digital Entertainment Veritas University of Design - San Jose, Costa Rica A.A, Digital Animation GPA: 3.0

Feb. 2009 - Dec. 2011

• Collaborated with professors on 3D modeling project for short film Mentorship in Production Design with Dylan Cole

October 2016- current

• Small group coursework training in Production Design from the lead Art Director for Avatar, Dylan Cole

• Creation of assets in 3D and 2D high resolution imagery for visual concept design https://david777co.myportfolio.com/projects

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Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Graphic Design Internship Washington D.C. Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2015

• Enhanced the company’s brand portfolio through bilingual brochures and flyers via Adobe Creative Suite and the use of infographics as marketing tools to enhance the the brand in the area

• Designed bilingual web banners to advertise organization sponsored events in the DMV area

• Integrated 2d and 3D imagery to create assets for future use on events Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School

After-care program instructor Washington D.C. Dec. 2012 - Jun. 2014

• Guided first grade students in creating independent art projects

• Taught art workshop lessons in Spanish immersion program

• Integrated art and sustainability into the after-school curriculum through recycled art explorations Freelance Graphic Artist

Graphic Artist U.S. & Costa Rica Jan. 2009 - current

• Designed marketing material such as brochures, flyers and banners to advance company’s brand in the Central and North American region using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

• Created website animations using Adobe Flash to incorporate motion into company’s website

• Edited raw footage with Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D to create assets for a TV campaign aiming to gain more customers

• Collaboratively produced brand portfolio items such as logos, pamphlets and posters for Arkkosoft, a well- established software company in Central America

Publicaciones R.P.M

Creative director/Graphic designer San Jose, Costa Rica Jan. 2008 - Jun. 2009

• Designed lay-out of a biweekly magazine focused on politics and the economy in Central America

• Acquired images including original photography to include in the magazine

• Worked closely with pre-press technicians to ensure quality

• Confirmed final quality testing and final retouching before material was delivered

• Worked closely with addvertisers who wanted to increment customer reach through the use of graphic materials