HOWARD INGS
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Dynamic, quality-driven Multimedia Professional with background in
special effects, graphic design, motion graphics, 2D/3D, video editing,
model-making, and illustration. Focused and innovative, with experience
in transitioning creative ideas into effective presentations. Organized
and oversaw Preloader Film Festival for Wiltshire College, generating
sponsorship opportunities and campus visibility. Purposeful
communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, marked by
proven ability to manage projects, oversee production, and work
collaboratively within a team resulting in superior on time completion.
Additional capabilities include:
? Concept & Design ? Team Management ? Photography
? Storyboarding ? Presentations ? Negotiations &
Promotions
? Website Layout ? Marketing & Branding ? New Product
Launches
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARTEM / ARTEM DIGITAL ELEMENTS / MACDYNE / 3D STUDIOS, London 2006 - 2008
Graphic Designer / 3D Scanner Assistant / Model-Maker
. Created numerous visual elements, designs, virtual models, prosthetic
materials, mock-ups and 3D features for clients; collaborated with design
and production teams to produce presentations and products used in
advertising, film, point-of-sale displays and marketing campaigns.
. Assisted in the creative development on many projects for the following:
Silent Witness, Volkswagen, Motorolla, BBC, Lenny Henry, Selfridges,
Kinda Bueno, Marks & Spencer Chocolates, Malteasers Planets, Cadbury
Cr me Egg, Mcvitie's Digestives, Muller Simply Deserts, and Hovis.
. Constructed sets involving unique equipment demonstrating physical
elements such as fire wind waster, rain, smoke and snow
. Wired together a series of mobile phones into singular shape programmed
as a combined display output for Motorola TV ad.
. Create animatronics and adjustable puppets and electrical props
CONTRACTUAL & FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
WILSHIRE COLLEGE, Wiltshire 2009 - 2010
Interactive Media Assistant
. Spearheaded and organized Preloader film festival for Wiltshire College
which specializes in media excellence.
. Provided art direction of banners, flyers, photo shoots, assured
adherence to production schedules, print quality of delivered jobs, and
extensive management of student intern staff.
. Wrote letters, sent emails to generate sponsorship and community
partnerships.
. Created You Tube channel and developed website content to foster fluent
relation between multiple colleges and the extended community through
generating media awareness.
CREATE STUDIOS, Swindon, Wiltshire 2010 - 2010
Multimedia Designer
. Provided instruction and comprehensive tutorials on Adobe After Effects
and Premiere for students to learn special effects; worked to develop
students' animation skills to ultimately enter their short films in
competition.
. Created visual elements and compiled footage for a DVD show reel; helped
produce visual effects for students to accompany live "Wizard of Oz"
performance at Wyvern Theatre.
. Provided guidance to clients on design and production issues, helped them
to identify their design needs, and provided unsupervised follow through
resulting in 100% on time project delivery.
SUPERIOR CREATIVE PRINTING, Melksham, Wiltshire 2010 - 2011
Promotions Crew Member
. Multi-tier team player set up product stands to purposefully market and
promote clients. Clients to include: Heineken, Fosters, Strong Bow, John
Lewis, National trust, English Heritage and Royal Opera House.
. Functioned with and around a diversity of equipment with safety first
mindset.
DOREE BONNER, Corsham, Wiltshire 2011 - Present
Removals Porter (transport technician)
. Provided international removal service traveling cross country.
. Cradle to grave contract completion.
. Aware of safety regulations in and around commercial trucks.
. Efficiently carried out packing, storing, and trans-shipment of goods.
. Cross-functional approach lead to impeccable record of project completion
resulting in customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION
London South Bank University 2004
- 2008
Bachelor of Science in Special Effects Design,
. Course involved: Computer Generated Imagery, Animation, Light and Sound,
SFX Design, Electronics. Engineering, Business, Modeling and sculpting
REFERENCES
Richard White
INTERACTIVE MEDIA CENTRE,
Wiltshire College,
United Kingdom
Tel: 0044(0)124*-******
ruw4f7@r.postjobfree.com
Paul Baker
3D STUDIOS,
United Kingdom
Tel: 0044 (0-20-773*-****.
Fax: 0044 (0-20-758*-****.
Mobile: 0044 (0-771*-******
ruw4f7@r.postjobfree.com
Nick Rideout
ELEMENTS,
Acton business Centre,
United Kingdom
Tel: 0044(0) 20 8961 4244
ruw4f7@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS OF INTEREST
Possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Effects Design.
Proficient in Mac and PC platforms: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Premiere CS4,
Audition 2, Flash CS4, Auto CAD, Illustrator CS3, After Effects CS3, Final
Cut Pro, 3D Studio Max 2011, Encore, DVD Studio, Microsoft Office Word
2010, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, LAN
and TCPIP. Basic French and German.