Profile

Experienced, detail-oriented graphics professional with background in graphic design, web layout, production/pre-press, and animation

Jobs

• Production Artist2014
  SpiritClips, Los Angeles, CA
• Production Artist2014
  thelab-la, El Segundo, CA
• Web Production Artist2012 - 2013
  Fourth Wall Studios, Culver City, CA
• Production Artist2010 - 2012
  thelab-la, El Segundo, CA
• Production Artist2008 - 2010
  Secret Weapon, Santa Monica, CA
• Production Artist2005 - 2008
  SK+G, Las Vegas, NV
• Flash Designer2005
  Digital Earth, Las Vegas, NV
• Graphic Designer2004-2005
  American Players Club, Las Vegas, NV
• Graphic Designer2001
  Traffic Station, Los Angeles, CA

Education

• Broadcasting1987-1991
  Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

Skills

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Flash
• InDesign
• Acrobat
• Bridge
• Word
• Excel
• After Effects
• Audition
• Outlook

Experience

Created, edited and optimized graphics for use in websites and mobile apps
Created specification callouts of website and mobile app design documents
Created animated HTML5 elements for use in transmedia web experiences
Print preparation and production
Edited, corrected, and created print ads, billboards, flyers, booklets, and e-blasts
Edited ad campaigns for a variety of products and services
Created sports signage for various arenas
Managed large-scale brochures and booklets
Created still and animated digital billboards and displays
Edited and modified video for television and web projects
Created end cards for television commercials in standard and high-definition formats
Managed tracking of all assets and elements ensuring they were current and up-to-date
Communicated with multiple designers to ensure all elements adhered to project specifications
Created mechanicals; proofed blue lines and color keys
Formatted advertising using PMS, RGB, and four-color processing
Used a wide range of typography to appeal to specific audiences
Recreated logos and design elements to vector format from raster images
Utilized S/FTP and other internet tools to transmit data between companies
Operated in Mac, Linux and Windows environments