Design Project Management
Resume:
RORY DECKER *** FONTANA AVE.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
RORYDECKER.COM
OBJECTIVE
I would like to become a member of a creative team of professionals. To tell interesting stories and visually guide people through amazing worlds is all I have ever wanted to do and I believe that my love for art will make me a valued asset in almost any imaginative setting. I have much inspiration to express and look to have fun in doing so.
EDUCATION
Laurus College- Web Design Certification Completed Summer 2009 – Fall 2010
National Accredited, San Luis Obispo, California
Studies focused on course familiarization of all aspects of Web Design, both client and server side skills and techniques. I had an emphasized on the Digital Design and Authoring facets; from inception layouts and design completion to coding structure and UI development. The school focused on exposure to all and the cultivation of what we gravitated towards utilizing a number of up to date software programs and languages.
Cuesta College- AA Diploma Fall 2002 – Spring 2004
National Accredited, San Luis Obispo, California
Completed all course requirements for an Associate in Arts with an emphasis toward my overall major of English. The course covered a broad spectrum and even though much of it was review for me it gave a good environment to polish skills I had not used for a time. It also gave be great familiarity with the task of jumping through many “bureaucratic hoops” to achieve my goals.
EXPERIENCE
Laurus College January 2010 – Present
Web Design Instructor, San Luis Obispo, California
Charged with the task of supporting and running any and all aspects of the Web Design Program. Specifics include: Updating the syllabus, prepping material for lesson plans, teaching a wide variety of classes, manage interoffice workings, maintaining school’s website via CMS, constantly staying up to date with new techniques to teach, grading exams/homework, development of new course content, and a multitude of other responsibilities within the school’s inner workings.
Published Illustrator April 2009 – Present
Self-employed, San Luis Obispo, California
Charged with creating high quality original images with strict deadlines.
Specifics include: Maintaining contact with the author and publishers to make sure I am representing the book properly (e.g. tone, style, story, etc.). Be able to change creative directions on a dime when needed and employ those changes in a manner that benefits all parties involved. Make sure illustrations are of the best quality possible and formats are correct to move onto the next phase.
Freelance Digital Artist September 2009 –Present
Self-employed, Paso Robles, California
Adapt to any and all requirements asked of by clients to provide requested artwork.
Specifics Included: I have worked on a variety of projects consisting of traditional methods from paint and charcoal to digital design. As a result I have been commissioned for projects that vary from but not limited to graphic design, print design, portrait pieces, screen print (clothing), storyboards, and more.
SKILLS:
Free Hand Drawing
Variety of Styles
Strong Sense of Design
Character Design
Environment Layouts
“Story Telling”
Strong written/verbal
Work well in teams
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Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Flash
Dreamweaver
Corel Painter 11
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HTML/XHTML
CSS
Java Script Plug-Ins
PHP “includes”
CMS
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Wamp Server Testing
FileZilla FTP
Microsoft Office
Project Management
WebEx Communications Software
Achievements:
Published Illustrator
Freelance Designer
Sold Artist
Volunteer Muralist
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