Manager Design

Brian Asento

**** ******* **** ******, *** York *4470

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Asento-Graphic-Design/352************

Email: ******@*****.***

Phone: 585-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brian Asento Graphic Design, Rochester, New York 5/2009-Present

2D Graphic Design and Illustration, 3D graphics and animation, tutoring and mentoring

Instructor, ITT Technical Institute, Liverpool, New York 3/2002-5/2009

Grew the Liverpool Multimedia Program from a seven student start-up to a multi-million dollar success. Conceived and implemented contests and showcase applications for promotional events to increase enrollment as well as foster student involvement and artistic achievement.

Brian Asento Graphic Design, Rochester, New York 8/2000-3/2002

Created websites and on-demand graphics solutions for clients including Eyecom, Illustrated Parts Lookup, Info Access, Traveler's Center and Maytag.

Eye Communication Systems, Hartland, Wisconsin 4/1999-8/2000

Created website designs that directly supported the sale of $30,000 websites. Devised the core concept for the Eyecom Computers marketing campaign.

Double D Associates, Butler, Wisconsin 6/1998-1/1999

Crafted the conceptual ideas for worldwide ad campaigns for global corporations including

Nord Gear Drive Systems, Milwaukee Electric Tool, Putzmeister, J.W. Winco and MBW.

Fostered client relationships and worked with subject matter experts and engineers on the client side. 3D modeling and animation expert, as well as software application expert. Universal answer man and problem solver, known as the heavy hitter. Also provided art direction, photo shoot direction and training.

Label World Inc., Rochester, New York 8/1997-4/1998

Created and prepared award-winning labels for flexographic press. National and worldwide clients including Wegmans, Kodak, Xerox, Sargento, Heinz and Disney. Conceived and implemented a time and cost-saving system of cataloging and tracking dies to eliminate press setup conflicts and reduce errors.

Idea Connection Systems Inc., Rochester, New York 7/1996-8/1997

Developed training materials and support graphics for worldwide clients including Xerox, Bausch & Lomb, Kodak, Praxair and the United States Air Force.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

State University of New York at Oswego, May 1997

Cum Laude

Graphic Design Major

GPA of 3.4

CAPABILITIES

Communication skills to explain concepts from the very simple to very advanced, the layperson to the expert. 3D modeling and animation, rich media applications, programming, real-time virtual interactive walkthroughs, preflight and graphic design, graphic and technical illustration, concept art, web design, painting, photography, architectural drafting, video editing, compositing, leadership and training, art direction, curriculum development

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

3ds Max, LightWave, ZBrush, UVLayout, Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, Flash, FreeHand, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, InDesign, QuarkXPress, After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, GarageBand, Sound Forge, Soundbooth, Cakewalk Pro Audio, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

SCRIPTING AND PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

Maxscript, CSS, XHTML, Lingo, Actionscript 2.0 and 3.0, Java, Python

"Brian was the Head Graphics Designer

for our web development team.

Brian's work was outstanding to say the least.

He always met or exceeded his deadlines.

Brian's creativity also brought a lot of new

dimensions to our applications, and was

always complemented by our clients."

John Piraino Sr.

Sr. Systems Administrator

Eyecom Internet

"I always say you're the hardest working

person in the building

Tim Mather

Dean, ITT Tech

"I though about leaving ITT shortly after I

started... However, I stayed because of

Asento's 3d classes and I'm glad I did.

He works hard and motivates others to

work hard which brings out their potential."

Eric Whitford

ITT Tech Graduate

"Mr. Asento has always displayed a

high degree of integrity, responsibility,

and ambition...

...his good judgment and mature outlook

ensure a logical and practical approach

John Casano

ITT Graduate, Owner Casano Media

"I have found Brian easy to work with

and he does a very good job."

David A. Eck

General Manager, Eyecom Internet

"Brian will be missed here at Label World,

not only for his abilities, but also for

his cooperative and friendly demeanor."

Jerry Dellapietra

Production Manager, Label World Inc.

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