I am a seasoned Production Artist/Graphic Designer with a
strong illustration background that is fun, fresh and unique.
Motivated by a desire to create, I am always ready for challenging
projects. My ideal environment would be working with other
creative professionals who enjoy life and their work.
My
illustrations has been featured on activity books, clipart,
gift bags, stationery, greeting cards, wrapping paper and
t-shirts.
Strengths:
- Strong concept-through-completion design and development
abilities
- Able to multi-task and juggle projects at different stages
in a fast- paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Budget and time conscious without sacrificing design quality
- Able to work in a team setting as well as independently
- Proficient in numerous print software in both MAC and PC
platforms
I am currently working on a freelance basis as an Illustrator,
Graphic Designer and Print Production Artist for various Advertising
Agencies, Entertainment Studios and Print Companies.
Illustration
Experience:
Clients
include: Anthony Paul, Broderbund, Mattel Interactive, Images
in Motion, Irving Arts Center, Mindscape, Parker's Crazy
Cookies, Riverdeep, The Learning Company and Betta Products
who’s clients include: K-Mart, World Market CostPlus,
DollarTree, Dollar General, Albertsons, TJ Max and other
large retail chains.
Work
History:
11/01
- 09/04 Senior Graphic Designer (Illustrator and Production
Artist) for Betta Products, Inc., Healdsburg, CA
Responsible
for all (original and licensed) gift bags, stationery, giftwrap
and toy packaging. I designed, illustrated and created layouts,
and worked on the production of electronic artwork in the
department. (Extensive use in Photoshop and Illustrator)
05/00
- 11/01 Production Artist/Graphic Designer for The Learning
Company/Riverdeep, Inc., Novato, CA
Designed
and did production on identitiy materials, catalogs, brochures
and direct mail pieces for their children's educational
division. (Extensive use in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark)
11/97
- 05/00 Production Artist for Mattel Interactive, Novato,
CA
Designed
templates and splash screens for Nickelodeon and Nintendo
software products such as Rugrats Print Shop and Pokemon
Project Studio. (Extensive use in Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator
and In-House applications)
01/95
- 11/97 Production Artist for Mindscape/Broderbund Software
Game Company, Novato, CA
Production
artist on computer games that included Lego Island, KidPix,
Chessmaster, Printmaster, Printshop and NCAA Football. (Extensive
use in Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Studio, Debablizer, Director
and In-House applications)
Other
Professional Bag of Tricks include:
Published
Creativing Writing:
Benny and the Birthday Berries - Learn more about Self-Control.
(Anthony Paul/Bridgestone Multimedia)
On his way to a birthday party, Benny Bear eats the fiddleberries
he was taking as a gift. With the help of his catepillar
friend, Scooter, Benny and your child learns the value of
self-control stopping oneself when it's best for you and
others.
Staff
Writer and Artist collaborating on the Saturday Morning
Cartoon Show: Little Clowns of Happy Town
Televised on ABC in association with Marvel Productions
and Murakami-Wolf-Swenson Films.
Reasons
why you should hire me:
It's
okay if I'm not "the best".
My ideal environment is one where I am surrounded by talented
individuals I can learn from who push me to become even
better. A cooperative, yet competitive environment is
ideal for me.
I
am a design "sponge".
Design is everywhere, and I take notice and learn from
it.
I
don't pretend to know everything.
I'm attitude-free. I'm not afraid to ask for help, and
I can take criticisms and suggestions easily.
I'm
open to new thoughts and ideas.
The best designers are the ones who open themselves up
to new experiences. I believe in experimentation, and
I am always looking for new, out-of-the-box, and unconventional
ways to present something.
I
know how to laugh.
In times of deadlines where everyone is tense and stressed
beyond belief, sometimes a good laugh is all you need.
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