Growth in Mutimedia

Andrew J. Dust

***** ******* **** *** **, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

805-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Obtain an opportunity to advance my skills and abilities in a multimedia career.

SKILLS PROFILE

• Mac/PC literate

• In depth knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Quark, InDesign, Lightroom, Transmit, Fetch

• Good filing and organizational skills

• Photography including: Studio Lighting, Portraiture, Layout, Sound Recording, Design

• Attention to detail

• Works well independently and in a team setting

• Works well under pressure

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Mock-up Artist 2007-Present

Jakks Pacific Inc. – through Creative Circle Malibu, CA

• Creating mock-ups for toy packaging, sales, and promotion

• Creating working prototypes for television, print, and conceptual engineering

• Handling packaging requests for retailers and vendors

Intern – Assistant Photographer Summer 2006

Victorville Daily Press, Victorville, CA

• Completed daily photography assignments under strict deadlines

• Tonal image correction

• Archiving and retouching of old photographs

• Daily collaboration with story writers and photographers to complete articles for the paper

Freelance Photographer 2004-Present

• Published works in the Ventura County Star

• Lead photographer for weddings and parties

• Services provided for Cal State Studios

• Seasonal position at children’s studio

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Journalism September 2007

Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, CA

*** References available upon request ***

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