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CHRISTOPHER GRABOW

** ***** **** ****** • COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 51501

PHONE 402-***-**** • E-MAIL ********@*******.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Digital Designer with experience in multimedia, design and post-production. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a dynamic player in a team environment. Passionate about creating new unique designs and imaginative concepts. Accustomed to performing on deadline-driven projects with emphasis on working within budget requirements.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

• Broadcast Graphics

• Scripting/Web Authoring

• Interactive Communications

• Visual Basic/GUI Applications

• 3D Modeling/Animation

• Audio Visual Techniques

• Database/Networking

• Introductory Programming

• Operating Systems

• 4+ Years Customer Service

• Instructional Design

• Proficient in Adobe Products-

– (Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Premiere Pro, Audition, Encore, Writer/Reader)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

-Visual Perceptions L.L.C. 2006-Present Council Bluffs, Iowa

Multimedia Designer

Create 3D models and animation. Develop flash based content and Actionscripting. Video/Audio editing along with post-production VFX. Graphic design from building web sites, logos and/or business cards. Perform software and hardware support for a variety of computer issues.

Past Clients:

• GRD Heating Company LLC.

• Omaha Nexus (Non-Profit Company)

• Hilton Homewood Suites

-Election Systems & Software 2006-2008 Omaha, Nebraska

Ballot Layout Specialist/Coder/Graphic Design

Performed ballot layout and coding for both touch screen and optical scan voting equipment. Worked with manager of Computer Based Training & Web Development on graphic design and technical aspects of content, creating both English and Japanese flash based training content for voting equipment, customer overview for company portal, and 3-dimensional, photorealistic replicas of both touch-screen and optical scan voting equipment. Customized the shipping program’s reports using Crystal and networked the database so it could be utilized by Customer Services Department.

Key Achievements:

• Achieved 2nd highest award presented throughout the company for my contributions and savings to the company in computer based training.

• Provided ballot layout and coding under tight deadlines generating hundreds of thousands a year in revenue.

• Consistently recognized for proposing new, more efficient procedures and being a dynamic team player

-Radio Shack 2004-2006 Omaha, Nebraska

Sales Associate

Learned about and sold store products ranging from computers to GPS to wiring accessories. Worked in collaboration with cell phone and satellite television providers. Met with our vendors on regular basis discussing new products and opportunities for customers. Oversaw store sales and suggested possible incentive programs and team-building exercises working with both store managers and district manager.

Key Achievements:

• Received Salesman Award for selling over $250,000 in sales in a year

• Averaged as one of the top 5 best salesmen in the district each year

• Worked with new employees showing sales techniques and built motivation within the store

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Associates of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology – Multimedia 2006

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Omaha, Nebraska

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