CURTIS MOTHERSHED

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831-***-**** (H): 831-***-**** (C) • adnrzq@r.postjobfree.com www.curtismothershed-illustrations-fineart.com

Illustrator / Graphic Artist

Highly skilled technical illustrator and graphic artist with demonstrated background in driving excellence in traditional art methods and computer-aided digital design. Proven proficiency in proposal development, project management, and onsite/offsite graphic arts support. Award-winning illustrator with high-level conceptualization, design, development, coordination of print and graphics projects. Trusted team leader who increases customer satisfaction by creating and leading superior project outcomes.

Proposal Development/Design • Project Management • Project Lifecycle • Budget Adherence Infographics Design • Customer Satisfaction • Cross-functional Team Participation • Issue Resolution Graphics Design Consultation • Team Planning/Leadership • Business/Marketing Materials Special Events Graphics • Illustrations/Logos/Catalogs/Photos PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CURTIS MOTHERSHED ILLUSTRATIONS & FINE ART, Santa Cruz, California Owner Illustrator – 2000-Present

Provide custom illustration, graphic design and related services to various clients. Project parameters include conceptual illustrations, graphic designs, Infographics designs, architectural renderings, airbrush illustrations, b/w pen illustrations, logo design, patent drawings, medical illustration, computer illustration, desktop publishing and industrial design. Work with top-tier clients, including Apple Computer, Berkeley National Lab, Gallo Winery, US Postal Service, Xerox, Paramount Studios, US Winter Olympics and more. Key Achievements:

• Collaborated with major companies, including Apple Computer, Sandia National Lab, Berkeley National Lab, Gallo Winery, Phoenix Laser Systems, Physics International, Jack London Graphics, U.S. Postal Service, NineTimes, Xerox, Tillies Lewis Foods, NASA, Paramount Studios, U.S. Winter Olympics, Stockton Savings, Foster Farms, P&M Cedar Pro, Mac High Reach, Marcuchan, Duraflame, Florsheim Brothers, and various advertising agencies. LOCKHEED MARTIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GLOBAL SERVICES, San Jose, California Staff Conceptual Graphic Artist – 2005-2010

Drove graphic design and production of visuals and info-graphics to support RFP processes and activities. Analyzed all RFPs for art/graphic requirements and met with proposal manager to resolve issues. Created art/graphics and developed production plans and project lifecycle timelines. Collaborated with proposal facilitator to complete graphics processing. Oversaw projects and resolved issues as needed. Reviewed final proposals. Maintained art log, tracked project accountability, and completed summary reports. Directed publication production, custom-designed graphics displays, brochures, posters, presentation, and various print materials. Conducted material assembly, reproduction, and final book check. Tracked and maintained customer satisfaction levels. Key Achievements:

• Served as cross-regional Media Services and PROPOPS graphic artist supporting and organizing proposal support onsite and offsite.

• Received the SRA Individual Excellence Award and the SRA Team Excellence Award for exceeding expectations and delivering consistent performance and commitment.

• Garnered 3 letters of accomplishment from proposal managers for successful proposal wins. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Stanford, California

Medical Illustrator, Neurosurgery Department – 2003-2004 Worked with medical staff to develop surgical procedures illustrations for 3 textbooks. Provided artwork for workshop and conference presentations. Used traditional and computer illustration methods to create artwork. Key Achievements:

• Designed 102 illustrations in 10 months for 3 medical training books, as well as presentation graphics for workshops and conferences.

• Completed illustrations Kline & Hudson’s Nerve Injuries neurosurgery book. CURTIS MOTHERSHED

831-***-**** (H): 831-***-**** (C) • adnrzq@r.postjobfree.com INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY, Gilroy, California

Senior Technical Illustrator – 2000-2003

Oversaw illustration teams and artwork creation. Supported Engineering, Marketing, and Publications department’s projects, developing artwork for Service & Parts manuals. Conceived artwork based on engineering drawing, sketches, and communication from Marketing and Engineering departments. Used computer digital illustration and traditional illustration processes to create artwork. Trained and mentored new illustrators. Key Achievements:

• Created a Solidworks file to Illustrator file conversion method for diametric illustrations

• Revamped artwork from pen and ink to digital computer illustrations for manuals and online PDF files. EDUCATION

Art/Graphic Design/Drafting coursework – AA/BA

University of the Pacific, Stockton, California

Delta College, Stockton, California

Cabrillo College, Aptos, California

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mac and Windows applications:

Adobe Illustrator CS6 • Adobe Photoshop CS6 • Adobe InDesign CS6 Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Visio • Solidworks • Vue 8 xStream Painter 11 • ZBrush 4R3 • Scanning and PDF • Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera GRAPHIC DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION SKILLS

Technical Illustrations • Graphic Design • Conceptual Illustrations • Medical Illustrations • Digital Illustrations Proposal Designs • Proposal Graphics • PowerPoint Presentations • Logo Design • Airbrush Illustrations Architectural Illustrations • Line Drawing Watercolor Paintings • Acrylic Paintings • Pen & Ink Illustrations Cartoons • Pencil Drawings

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