MICHAEL PHILBECK - MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
**** ***** **** ****, ***. 607 | Raleigh, NC, 27612 |
email: *********@*******.*** | phone: 919-***-****
SKILL SET SUMMARY
I have a very strong print background and have expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative CS5 Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator). I possess a good working knowledge of HTML (through Dreamweaver) and CSS to produce web pages and web applications. Also I have a good working knowledge of Flash CS3, and Adobe Captivate to create interactive and non interactive animations, user interfaces/demos, and e-learning modules. Additionally, I can utilize Microsoft Word and Powerpoint to put together presentations as well.
EDUCATION
East Carolina University (ECU): Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design.
Related Coursework: Graphics (I, II, III), Photography (I, II, III), Illustration I, Typography, and Production.
Elective Courses: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Textiles, Environmental Design, Jewelry Making, Pottery, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE
MedEdRules LLC., Raleigh, NC
Contractor (Multimedia Design), May 2011 – Present
Achievements:
•Design and development of monthly e-newsletter that generates new business and
interest in on-going CME programs
•Design and production of all conference logos and materials used including creative
invitations, guidebooks, banners, posters, and cd labels which inform and drive
people to the conferences offered
TCL Institute, 104 Towerview Court, Cary, NC
Creative Manager, Aug. 2008 – March 2011
Achievements:
•Design and development of the e-case corner, a media-rich interactive virtual patient
site used by HealthCare Professionals as a Diagnosis Tool
•Design and maintenance of various Community of Practice websites (Neurology Community
of Practice,Rheumatology Community of Practice) as needed
•Design and production of award-winning logos and materials used including creative
invitations, guidebooks, banners, posters, and cd labels that helped to drive large
audiences to CME conferences
BP Studios, Research Triangle Park,NC
Contractor (Multimedia Design), Aug. 2006 – July 2008
Achievements:
•Designed and developed media-rich content for websites, cd interfaces
•Designed and developed interactive flash animations and user interfaces
•Also designed and produced various print projects including magazine ads, business
cards, etc.
EB&A Advertising, Inc., Raleigh, NC
Multimedia Designer, Sept. 2004 – Feb. 2006
Achievements:
•Design and maintenance of company website as needed
•Designed and developed interactive flash animations and user interfaces
•Designed and produced layout, graphics, and illustrations for all printed materials
including brochures, newsletters, logos, posters, ad design, as well as agency
promotional materials
Webbasix, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC
Multimedia Designer, Oct. 2000 - Sep. 2004
Achievements:
•Designed and developed intelligent commercial websites and web communications
•Designed all interactive and non-interactive flash animations
•Designed all print communications, which included internal marketing as well as
client print projects, including logo design, corporate i.d. systems, posters, etc.
BP Studios, Research Triangle Park,NC
Multimedia Designer II, Aug. 1998 - Aug. 2000
Achievements:
•Designed and developed all CD-Rom, web-based, and print media including: intelligent
user interfaces, commercial websites and web communications
•Designed and produced all interactive and non-interactive flash animations
•Design of all logos, corporate i.d. systems, brochures, posters, booklets, postcards,
etc. for various clients
The Touchberry Group, Raleigh, NC
Senior Graphic Designer, June 1996 - Aug. 1998
Achievements:
•Worked with minimal supervision to design and produce all graphics and illustration
on a wide range of projects including Corporate i.d. systems, logo design, posters,
brochures, ad layouts, catalogues, trade show graphics
•Design of large scale exhibit work, slide design and production, and some digital
photo restoration work
Muralis Design, Raleigh, NC
Graphic Designer & Illustrator, Oct. 1992 – Feb. 1996
Achievements:
•Worked closely with art director to design and produce award winning graphics,
illustration, and 3-D projects including Corporate i.d., logo design, posters,
invitations, brochures, ad layouts, trade show murals, display murals, in-house
promotional materials, etc.
The Innovators, Cary, NC
Graphic Designer, Sept. 1991 – June 1992
Achievements
•Designed and produced layout, graphics, and illustrations for all printed materials.
Those included brochures, newsletters, logos, posters, ad design, as well as agency
promotional materials
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Secretary of the Visual Arts Forum, ECU School of Art (1985)
Member of the Visual Arts Committee, ECU Student Union (1985-1998)
Member of Design Associates, a student design club (1987 - 1990)
Entry selected to appear in Capital Engravings' Student calendar (1987)