About Me
GRAPHIC / MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
A background and degree in Graphic/ Multimedia Design along with additional training in animation form the foundation of my skill set. Using these skills, I went on to work for several companies, leading the development of promotional materials, animated films and interactive modules for high profile clients such as the US Navy, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Time Warner Cable. I also applied my graphic design and multimedia skills to local projects, including editing videos and promotional materials for musical groups and teaching animation courses to high school students at the Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning. In addition to my multimedia design skills, I have a proven ability of meeting client needs with a high satisfaction rate.
• Extensive experience in designing and producing both practical and innovative video manipulation, logos, flyers, banners, brochures, newsletters, signage, displays and other graphics for clients.
• Creative and top performing multimedia artist with more than 20 years of experience in graphic design, multimedia art
and animation.
• Proven track record in creating both practical and innovative designs to meet client needs.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Suite • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Dreamweaver • After Effects • Premier • Animate • Keynote • Powerpoint • 3D Studio Max • Maya • Lightwave • Cinema 4D • Solidworks • Unity • Construct • Dudaone • MS Office • Windows OS • Mac OS
EDUCATION
• Associates of Graphic & Multimedia Design, Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth, VA
• Character Animation, Animation Mentor, 2010, Online
EXPERIENCE
• Experience with video editing from shorts, documentaries and trailers.
• Knowledgeable in numerous software programs as well as 2D and 3D design.
• My experience working for corporate, government and independent clients highlights my excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people from all types of backgrounds.
WORK HISTORY
• Blueridge Community College, Adjunct Teacher of Graphic Design, 2021-Present
• Brevard Music Center, Multimedia Design-Freelance, Graphics for print. web, motion graphics & video editing 2020-Present
• Aviles, Graphic Design, Printing, Sign Maker, Concept Designing & Web Design, 2019-2020
• Exciting Events, Graphic Design, Printing, Sign Maker, Animation & Video Editing, 2015-2019
• Arab World Fest, Freelance Graphic Artist, Milwaukee, WI, 2014
• Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Freelance Graphic Artist, Milwaukee, WI, 2011 - 2016
• Time Warner Cable, Freelance Graphic Artist, Milwaukee, WI, 2010 – 2015
• Harrington String Quartet, Project Graphic Artist, Amarillo, TX, 2007-2008
• Anderson Merchandisers, Graphic Artist for Walmart & Sam''s Club, Amarillo, TX, 2008 – 2009
• Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning, Animation Instructor, Amarillo, TX, 2008 – 2009
• General Dynamics, Graphic Specialist for interactive course-ware for the Navy, Virginia Beach, VA, 1998 – 2007
• AsImagind Animation Studio, Animator & Modeler, Virginia Beach, VA, 2000 – 2002
