Work Experience

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• Design – Large scale print, banners, posters, signs, storefront wall and window graphics, T-shirts, vehicle lettering and wraps, promotional materials. Work with both raster and vector graphics.
• Consult – Discuss client ideas and goals and interpret them into finished artwork. Review client-provided artwork, correct common print errors, improve message and impact when necessary. Maintain brand specifications.
• Communicate – Effectively communicate with management, coworkers, and clients to ensure accuracy and efficient completion of projects, as well as maintain daily operations of retail location.
• Print – Operate small and wide format printers and plotters, prepare designs for best output results.
• Manage – Coordinate production staff and clients to ensure timely completion and installation of projects.

Software Used: SAi Flexi Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Square POS/Calendar/Invoicing.

• Design – Broadcast, Web, and Print applications. 2D & 3D animation, 3D Modeling, Motion graphics, Video editing.
• Communicate – Interface remotely with clients to identify needs and fulfill them. Work with design team to efficiently distribute tasks and rapidly produce effective content.
• Innovate – Research new tools and methods to improve product and efficiency, recommend improvements to management and educate team on effective options.
• Anticipate – Identify possible needs and preemptively prepare assets for future use.

Software Used: Adobe Photoshop, Maxon Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, Viz Curious Maps

• Character Design for “Another Castle” by Uncade, LLC.
• Stage performance and music video animations for the band Gwar
• Product Labels for Funktastic Meads

Education

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BFA – Kinetic Imaging

In addition to freshman art foundation curriculum, Kinetic Imaging coursework focused on video shooting and editing, as well as traditional and digital animation techniques.

Software Used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Studio, Adobe Flash (Remember Flash? Now Adobe Animate) Softimage XSI, 3D Studio Max

High School Level Arts-Focused Specialty Program

Curriculum focused on teaching foundational, college-grade traditional art concepts for advanced arts students. To be honest, I think the education I got here made my freshman year at VCU feel like a breeze!