OBJECTIVE

Direct a progressive art department toward its business and artistic goals utilizing artistic prowess, supervisory experience and or managerial skills.

SUMMARY

Multifaceted graphic artist performed the duties of desk-top-publisher, web designer, photographer and videographer. Acquired a diverse range of artistic experience from Commercial Art to Fine Art to Graphic Art.  Experienced technician, supervisor and manager prioritized and managed workflow both independently and as a team member. Marketed both products and brands through static and dynamic visuals.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• TS/SSBI Top Secret Level Security clearance, July 15, 2008.
• Highly proficient in the following software on both Mac and PC platforms:

  Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, After Effects, Bridge, Flash and Premiere. Apple Final Cut Pro, iMovie and DVD Pro as well as Microsoft Office.

• Excellent knowledge of color theory and design principles with a wide range of experience in many traditional art mediums such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, pastels, and pen & ink.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Freelance Artist, Las Vegas, NV
  Graphics, Web Design and Digital Media
  May 2011– Present
  • Designed logos, posters, websites and infographics utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite along with CSS, HTML, Java Script and Action Script.
  • Design/Brand management, content marketing, advertising, visual story telling and social media.
• Spectrum Comm Inc., Nellis AFB, NV
  Thunderbirds Graphics Digital & Print Content Support Contractor
  Aug 2009– May 2011
  • Design, develop and maintain the Thunderbird website and internet marketing.
  • Design, create and frame publications, lithographs, stickers and advertising products.
  • Utilize calligraphy skills to personalize lithographs.
  • Coordinate procurement of graphic supplies, software and equipment.
• Multimedia Services, Las Vegas, NV
  Multimedia Superintendent
  May 2004– July 2009
  • Managed the graphic, video, and photographic departments, comprised of 13 personnel producing 3000 work-orders annually.
  • Overseen the Visual Information budget, purchasing, and the civilian contract.
  • Augments all three departments during periods of low manning and work overages.
  • Documented and edited digital video of military ceremonies; designed
    coins, logos, and wall murals; designed and maintained secure
    Department of Defense web sites.
• Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Pentagon, Washington, DC
  Graphics Design Supervisor – Web Designer
  March 2001 – April 2004
  • Creating short-fused design and presentation of multimedia aids for the Director in support to the Secretary of Defense; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; members of Congress; and other key U.S. official and foreign dignitaries.
  • Designed and maintained a multi-departmental, secure Department of Defense web site.
  • Performed desktop publishing duties for the Agency's internal monthly magazine, the Communiqué.
• Visual Information Service Center, Las Vegas, NV
  Visual Information Manager and Graphics Designer
  February 1996 – February 2001
  • Managed the graphic, video, and photographic departments, comprised of 13 personnel producing 2000 work-orders annually.
  • Overseen the Visual Information budget, equipment account, and the civilian contract.
  • Augmented all three departments during periods of low manning and work overages.
• Visual Information Service Center, Minot AFB, ND
  Assistant Visual Information Manager & Graphics Design Supervisor
  June 1992 – February 1996
  • Compiled End of Month Reports and overseen the Visual Information mobility commitment.
  • Supervised, trained, and evaluated 7 graphics personnel.
  • Created logos, flyers, posters, brochures, murals, illustrations, and briefings.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Full Sail University, 3300 University Boulevard Winterpark, FL 32792, Digital Media marketing/research driven design, (MFA) degree February 08, 2013.
• University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Boulevard, E. Adelphi, MD 20783, Apr 2001 – Present, Primary Specialization in Art with a Secondary Specialization in Art History, refined and developed Fine Art and Graphic skills, Bachelor of Art Degree (BA) August 13, 2007.
• Community College of the Air Force, 130 W. Maxwell Boulevard, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, Audiovisual Production Services, enhanced graphic capabilities, Associate Applied Science (AAS) January 25, 2000.
• Community College of the Air Force, 130 W. Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, Criminal Justice, understanding people’s psyche, (AAS) degree August 23, 1999.
• Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical High School, Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879, Commercial Arts, commercial applications of art, High School Diploma June 1981.