Creative Industry Résumé
Objective
Where do I want to be in 5 years?
Over 15 years experience creating captivating graphics and video productions for several clients and employers in various industries including the food service industry, technology sector, entertainment industry and education. Searching and learning to expand knowledge, grow skill set and work within amazing teams to colloborate on projects with a greater audience and social impact. Searching for opportunities to work within an agency setting or within advertising department of a company.
Expertise
Specializing in...
Graphics Design
Over 20 years experience designing material for both digital and print utilizing industry standard software such as Adobe CS
Writing
Creates written content for advertising, such as copy for collateral, slogans and taglines, technical writing and novels.
Video Production
Well versed in all aspects of video production including writing, shooting, editing using non-linear editors and compositing tools.
Info Tech
Experience in various areas of I.T. such as system administration, help desk, troubleshooting and system design.
Web Design / Dev
Fluent knowledge planning and designing sites, developing backend content mangement, databases and SEO
Video/Photography
Background in Photography, Cinematography, Aerial Photo / Video, Image composition and framing, processing & grading.
Skills
experience and knowledge
Core: Soft Skills
Time Management
84%
Empathy
69%
Coaching & Mentoring
98%
Personal Development
84%
Creativity
84%
Motivation
61%
Creative Skills
Graphics Design
91%
Social Media
69%
Branding
83%
Copy Writing / Taglines
74%
Video Production
84%
Software Skills
Adobe CS Design
Photoshop
90%
Illustrator
80%
InDesign
60%
Adobe CS Web
Dreamweaver
85%
Fireworks
88%
Flash
85%
Adobe CS Aud/Vid
Premiere Pro
77%
AfterEffects
60%
Audition
36%
Encore
36%
Web Development
CSS
68%
MySQL
60%
Javascript
48%
SEO
59%
Site Admin / Maintenance
86%
Apple A/V
FinalCut Pro / iMovie
87%
Motion
68%
LogicPro / GarageBand
60%
3D Modeling / Industrial
3D Studio Max
87%
Autocad / Solidworks
62%
Maya
62%
Chronology of Experience
work places and projects
2002-Present
Freelance / Self Employed
Graphics Designer
- Serve small businesses, non-profits, and start-ups on a freelance and per project basis
- Develop brand identities and design Logos
- Design and develop website using Joomla, Dreamweaver, Apache Server, MySQL
- Produce Video Content for clients using Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
- Maintain web presence at a system admin capacity
- Worked on launching several brands including Black Salt, DrinkStarr, Kid Kulinaire and more
2003-2015
MicoVision Interactive
Sole Proprietor
- Founder of a small organization responsible for incubating startups, serving non-profits, and small businesses with creative services
- Develop advertising
- Design and Build Websites using Wordpress or Joomla platform
- Produce Video Projects
- Lead creative staff and freelancers as an Art Director.
2012-Present
Healthier Choices / Kid Kulinaire
Web & Graphics Designer, Video Editor
- Develop branding for products and services offered
- Design and develop website based on Joomla with CSS, Apache Server, MySQL
- Produce Video Content using Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects for online and trade-show exhibits
- Maintain web presence as a system administrator and through social media
2012-2014
Black Salt
Graphics Designer, Video Editor
- A long term assignment for a Comic Book and Film Franchise
- Developed Croud Funding Campaigns, with the most successful raising 150% of goal.
- Work with Hollywood producers, directors and actors to create promotional materials such as print, web and video based advertising.
- Produce concept artwork such as toy mockups, tee shirt designs and movie posters.
- Design website and pages, develop concepts into a functional website built upon Wordpress and Joomla platforms.
2005-2006, 2007-2008
The Creative Group
Creative Services Consultant
- Working on assignments and contracts to help several advertising agencies and other companies during seasonal surges and rapid accelerations.
- Design print materials
- Develop websites
- Create Motional Graphics Animations
- Shoot, Edit and Direct Videos
2005-2006
Ohio Wesleyan University
Interim Director of Web Services
- Temporary contract through The Creative Group (Robert Half International)
- Design graphics materials and layouts for online magazine Connect2OWU
- Maintained and administer the main school website OWU.edu
- Designed the website design later launched in 2006
- Worked with other department heads and students by providing support for web technologies and integration into Connect2OWU and OWU.edu
Educatation
where I got the goods
In Progress
Federal Aviation Administration
Part 107 - UAV Certification
- Currently enrolled in several online courses and self study to obtain commercial aeronautical use of unmanned aerial vehicles for use in film and video production
2015-2020
ServSafe Manager
Food Safety Certification
- Successfully completed the Food Safety Course and recieved certification to manage and enforced food safety within a restaurant environment.
- Valuable and applicable for present and future clients and employers in the food industry.
2002-2005
Columbus State Community College
Associate's Degree
Interactive Multimedia Technology
- Studied coursework in:
- Web Design and Development
- Video Production
- E-commerce
- 3D Modeling and Industrial Design
- Psychology and Human Factors
- Dean's List
1998-2002
Dublin Coffman
High School Diploma
- Developed an interest in industrial design through industrial extracuricular courses offered.
- Developed interest in graphics design
- Lead and student run team to develop one of the first internet accessible student portals and grade/reporting systems common in schools today.
- Recieved the Dublin Coffman Celebration of Excellence Award for service creating the school portal and online grading tools.