Freelance Graphic/Web Designer and Website Developer
Current clients; Foxworth-Galbraith (since July 2011), Be Aware Foundation (since August 2009), and Yamaha (since December 2011)
• Design and develop monthly e-mail marketing solutions through ConstantContact
• Website development, hosting management, maintenance, and social media using WordPress, Twitter, Facebook Pages, Paypal
• Graphic design and web design, copy writing, customer program marketing, photography, and photo editing
Instructor/Course Developer at Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
December 2010 to September 2011
Educational training developer for Yamaha Motor University in the Training Division.
• Design, Flash animation, video, audio & photo editing, and interactive course development using Adobe eLearning and Creative Suites
• Worked directly with SumTotal LMS consultant, creative vendors and talent, senior level executives, and SMEs in multiple departments
• Directed video & photo shoots and audio recordings. Modeled, acted, and provided voice over audio for Yamaha training courses
• Provided Art Direction and support website for the Marcom Gold Award winning eLearning course, “Rider Instruction Demo & Events”
• Coordinated with vendors, selected talent, communicated with departments, and trained dealership general managers & demo instructors
• Launched marketing campaign for Grizzly Real World Tough video contest by developing website and editing & producing a video
Graphic Designer at Johnny Rockets Group, Inc.
June 2010 to December 2010
In-house graphic designer for a world-wide restaurant franchise.
• Photographed food products, and designed custom graphics for franchise partners; signs, banners, menus, local ads, coupons and POP
• Directed photo shoot and designed a full-page Johnny Rockets ad for July issue of OC Metro magazine
• Designed the 25th Anniversary logo, designed & coded marketing e-mails, developed animated Flash advertisements for digital billboards
Interactive Production Artist at Ignite Health
April 2008 to March 2010
Flash designer for the Motion Graphics department at a marketing and interactive communication design firm.
• Development of animated Flash web pieces and banner advertisements for various health care companies and pharmaceutical brands
• Communicated & collaborated with teams in a fast paced & deadline driven production environment
• Art direction & development of animated Flash expandable banner advertisements for Your Breast Options website by Mentor
• Programmed & animated Flash banner advertisements for multiple iLASIK campaigns, such as GottaSeeThisNow.com
• Provided production art assistance to a team of animators for the ‘09 CLIO Healthcare Award winning LiveWithIt.com animated series
• Developed & animated an educational movie for Gilead, “HIV And Your Heart,” in English & Spanish versions
Multi-Media Designer at Media Genesis
November 2006 to April 2008
Interactive web-course developer at an interactive design agency specializing in automotive training modules.
• Designed & developed interactive Flash e-learning, including an employee training module
• Trained new designers & interns in the design department on Media Genesis’ design standards, policies and procedures
• Developed lessons and provided InDesign instruction to clients. Taught a Photoshop summer workshop to project managers
• Assisted on audio & video shoots, edited assets, and designed & developed an interactive training module for KIA dealers
Adjunct Faculty at Monroe County Community College
August 2006 to December 2007
Two semesters of Photoshop Graphics, CIS 184, and one semester of Graphic Design Concepts, CIS 180.
• Developed & implemented a course syllabus, and a detailed and organized semester time line. Utilized Blackboard for course management
• Designed original lesson plans and course content, consisting of lectures, projects, presentations, and tests that focused on real world application of traditional elements & principles. Final student project was an interactive design portfolio
• Managed a classroom of up to thirty students, of various ages and provided direction for career development
Graphic Designer at Central Michigan University Sports Information
November 2005 to May 2006
Media Guide Designer for Central Michigan University Sports Information in the Marketing & Public Relations Department.
• Designed color covers and black & white inside layouts for over seven guides; up to eighty pages each
• Coordinated with sports directors, coaches and photographers to create the content for the sports guides
Internal Drive Technology Camps
June 2005 to August 2005
Web Design and Flash Animation Instructor at six, one-week long summer camps at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
• Taught web design classes to middle and high school aged students using the programs; Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash
• Set up (and tore down) computer classrooms, and installed the necessary software, hardware, and approved PC games
• Managed & supervised up to fifty over-night campers. Communicated with parents regarding their child’s educational progress
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Taught graphic design classes for one semester at Express Yourself Arts program for MIKA Community Development Corporation
• Provided design and/or web programming for organizations such as Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, California Alliance for Birth Options, Contractors Business Network, OC Young Republicans, Away To Help
• Contracted by White Barn Group to design & program e-mail marketing campaigns though MailChimp.com
• Contracted by B&B Interactive Group to design flash banner advertisements for www.Realtor.com
• Hosted & lead a study group for two & a half years through Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA, and updated Social Media content on Facebook Page for young adult community at Saddleback Church
• Currently First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
• Assistant Photographer, photo editor and album designer for Domagalski Photography studio in Saginaw, MI
• Photography matting, framing, and art sales for John Galbo, fine arts photographer in Saginaw, MI
• Photojournalism and AP Style copy writing for the Township Times community newspaper in Saginaw, MI
EDUCATION
Master of Educational Technology :: Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI :: 18 credits completed in 30 credit program
Bachelor of Applied Arts :: Central Michigan University :: Major in Graphic Design, Minor in Photojournalism, and in Media Design
EXPERTISE
Software :: Adobe CS5 eLearning and Creative Suites: Captivate, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Fireworks, Audition, Premiere, and Acrobat Professional. Microsoft Office Suite, ToolBook, various PC & Mac based photography, audio, and video editing software, and educational technology.
Website Tools :: WordPress, SumTotal, Pointroll, Eyeblaster, Basecamp, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Tumblr, YouTube, MobileStorm, Highrise, Screencast, Blackboard.
Languages :: ActionScript, HTML, CSS, XML
