Graphic Artist

Thomas X. Rice

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Katy, Texas, 77449

512-***-**** • *******@*****.***

Graphic Designer

An innovative and creative Graphic Designer with a professional background in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Advertising, Print, Packaging, Displays, Production and Web Design

CORE STRENGTHS

• Print and design skills from concept to design to production; choose fonts and color schemes to achieve consistency

• Cross-functional team member with demonstrated proficiency to deliver on-time and on/under budget

• Keen eye for detail and ability to convey a thought, idea and/or end result

• Software: PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, FlashMX, GoLive, Dreamweaver

Katy ISD Print Shop/IKON (March 2008 – Current):

• Created, developed and produced graphic designs and illustrations, including camera-ready art, school logos, digital illustrations, brochures, letter heads, business cards, and project mock ups.

• Maintained good relations with both external and internal customers.

• Reviewed, edited, and corrected jobs for accuracy.

• Assist in the maintenance of computer data base.

• Worked with team of trained graphic designers to reach common goals.

Region 4/Certified (November 2007 – January 2008):

• Created and/or recreated test items based on company, customer, and mechanical specifications.

• Maintained online data base using web based editing software.

• Reviewed/Proofread, edited, and corrected entries for accuracy.

• Used Excel spreadsheets to track and aid workflow.

Freelance (July 2007 – Current):

• Created and/or recreated logos, forms, and corporate identities.

• Used Adobe Creative Suite and hand drawing tools to create professional level projects.

• Self-starter with solid work ethic and attention to detail.

• Communicated via, phone, email and in person conversation to learn clients needs and wants.

Fox PDS (October 2006 – July 2007):

• Created and/or recreated artwork based on company, customer, and mechanical specifications.

• Create proofs and mock ups for customer and vendor approval.

• Performed copy, art design, image scanning and correction, type selection and treatment, publications layout, and production, pre-press and approval processes

• Transformed ideas into concepts; form solutions to problems, which arise during creative processes

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• APPLICATIONS: PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat & Distiller, FlashMX, Office Pro, Score!, Wasatch

• WEB DESIGN: GoLive, HTML, Dreamweaver

• OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows 98-Vista, Mac OS 9/X

EDUCATION

Stephen F. Austin State University 2002-2006: B.F.A. with specialization in Advertising Design.

Coursework: Multimedia/Digital Design, Logo and Identity, Advertising Design and Traditional Art

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mar. 2008 – CurrentGraphic • Artist • IKON/Katy ISD Print Shop • Katy, Texas

2007 - Current • Graphic Artist • Freelance • Houston, Texas

Nov. 2007 - Jan. 2008 • Graphic Artist/Item Editor • Region 4 • Houston, Texas

Oct. 2006 - July 2007 • Graphic Artist • Fox PDS • Houston, Texas

2002 - 2006 • Digital Photographer • Centex Properties • Round Rock, Texas

2002 - 2006 • Graphics Art Student • Stephen F. Austin S.U. • Nacogdoches, Texas

2004 • Resident Advisor • SFASU Hall 16 • Nacogdoches, Texas

2002 • Freelance Cartoonist • Pine Log, SFASU Newspaper • Nacogdoches, Texas

2002 • Cartoonist, Part-time • Spitfire, RRHS Newspaper • Round Rock Texas

2000 - 2002 • Advertising Section Editor • Dragon, RRHS Yearbook • Round Rock, Texas

AFFILIATIONS: Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America; SFASU Adhoc and American Ad Federation–NSAC Participant 2003-2006;

Nacogdoches Anime Club President 2004-2005/VP 2003-2004

PORTFOLIO AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE. EXAMPLES OF WORK MAY BE SEEN ON LINE AT “http://www.wix.com/trice01/portfolio” or at “http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/T_Rice_01/”

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