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Overview

I have extensive experience in the fields of print and web media production. I've designed graphics, layouts and formatting, animations, digital signage, and instructional and interactive content. I'm resourceful, hard working, and versatile. I love learning new ideas and applications, and I'm good at solving problems.

Skills

Vector Graphics: Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Freehand, CorelDraw

Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks

3D Modeling and Animation: Maya, Adobe After Effects

Desktop Publishing and Layout: Adobe CS5.5, Quark, Adobe InDesign, Framemaker, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Web: Flash, ActionScript 3, Javascript, HTML5, Dreamweaver

Video and Audio Editing: Camtasia, Sony Sound Forge

PDF Production and Flightchecking: Adobe Acrobat, PitStop


Experience

May-October 2013 US Environmental Protection Agency Durham, NC
Flash Developer

  • Created Digital Signage using Flash and Actionscript 3

  • Produced Graphics, Posters, and Signs using Adobe Creative Suite 6

2008-2013 Brains of Steel Raleigh, NC
Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Developed web sites for Virtual Reflections, American Wildlife Refuge, Cary Plastic Surgery, and Smith & Associates

  • Developed mobile video with HTML5

  • Produced Wilder Investigations, series of graphic novels

  • Consulted with screenwriters and authors; provided illustrations, proofreading and
    reformats of their work

2007-2008 Global Knowledge Cary, NC

Desktop Publisher

  • Developed Project Management and Extended Learning training materials for Microsoft Learning and Cisco

  • Designed slide presentations, course manuals, and Online Course development using PowerPoint, MS Word, Dreamweaver, and Course Builder

  • Produced Student Guides and Lab Manuals using MS Word and Framemaker

  • Developed online course content using Dreamweaver and Flash

  • Created graphics using Illustrator, Photoshop and Fireworks

  • Edited and debugged videos using Camtasia, Soundforge, and Flash

  • Performed QA reviews, error checking, and proofreading

  • Produced PDFs for print and web publication

1999–2006 Measurement, Incorporated Durham, NC

Graphic Designer

  • Developed graphics for educational testing materials using both PC and Mac platforms

  • Produced vector-based graphics for testing materials using Illustrator and CorelDraw

  • Produced PDFs and performed preflight checks using Acrobat and PitStop

  • Worked with photographs and scanned artwork and made them compatible for publication using Photoshop

  • Typeset and laid out testing materials using Quark, MS Word, and InDesign

  • Performed proofreading, editing and error checking duties

  • Designed spot color materials and worked with prepress functions

Online Training

Robert Haft Technology

  • HTML5

  • Javascript

Education

School of Communication Arts Raleigh, NC

  • Certificate in Digital Animation I, March 2007

  • Developed skills in 3D Modeling software and animation using Maya

  • Created movie files and special effects using After Effects

  • Developed skills in Web Production software using Flash and Dreamweaver

  • Further developed skills in Photoshop and Illustrator

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

  • BS in Industrial Engineering