Objective I am a graphic designer looking for a full time position as a 2D or 3D digital artist. Professional Experience Graphic Artist Contractor (2001 to present) I have had various contracts in web design and digital art. Examples include: ThePort Network , Atlanta, GA Graphic Artist I take provided logos, content and suggestions and create banners, raffle tickets, and ads for conventions. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are used. eWeb Engine, Inc ., Acworth, GA Graphic Artist and Web Designer I created template themes realtors use to personalize their web pages in various corporate realty web sites. Customers included realtors from Remax and Exit Realty. Neil Shulman, M.D ., Decatur, GA Flash Operator I created specific animation sequences to illustrate medical procedures for www.redlightwarningsignals.com, The business owner provided a script and an audio file. I created graphics in Adobe Photoshop for approval, then animated product in Flash to sync with the provided audio. Cyber Business in a Box, Atlanta, GA Flash Operator I created an interactive "Business Tutorial" designed to be sold on a single disk. The business owner provided the script, storyboard, and informational content. I created the graphics in Adobe Photoshop for approval, and then animated the product in Flash. Various Clients Graphic Artist, Colorist I colored cartoons for various professional and amateur clients. The cartoonist created the line drawings and described the desired "look and feel." I colored the drawings using Adobe Photoshop. Repeat customers included the comic strip Bluebird of the Apocalypse. World Touch Gaming , Cumming, GA Graphic Artist Intern I created themed game graphics to give video slot machines a more modern "look and feel." This required the use of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Various Small Business Clients Graphic Artist and Web Designer I interviewed clients to get examples and descriptions of the desired "look and feel" for their website. I then worked with the client to create a theme that showcased their small business. Finally, I created their website using HTML and CSS with either Textpad or CoffeeCup HTML Editor. Contracts were obtained through personal referrals. Customers included Abaco Ferry, Sunshine Management, and Pizazzz Promotions . Clerical Contractor I have had various contracts in telecommunications, receptionist, and office administrative positions. Examples include: Advanced Laser , Lilburn, GA (December 2008 to February 2009) Administrative Assistant My main duties were to answer the phones, schedule printer repairs, order parts and supplies and interact with both customers and technicians. My side duties were updating the company's graphic business identity and web page. Young Consulting , Atlanta, GA (January 2008 to October 2008) Graphic Designer I designed a set of themed "business identity" graphics used on business cards, mouse pads, convention banners and brochures. I designed logos and icons for various web based insurance programs. Integrated Broad Band Support , Cartersville, GA (January 2007 - January 2008) Level 1 Technical Support Representative I troubleshot Internet connectivity with cable modems, Outlook and Outlook Express for email problems. EDUCATION Art Institute of Atlanta Bachelors Degree, Media Arts and Animation, 2005 North Metro Technical College Associate of Science in Visual Communications, 2002 Computer Graphic Design Specialist Certificate, 2001 COMPUTER SKILLS (Software Skill, Level, Experience) Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Advanced, 10 years Adobe Illustrator 9.0, Advanced, 10 years Alias Maya 6.5, Advanced, 4 years Adobe After Effects 6.5, Advanced, 2 years Microsoft Word 2003, Intermediate, 6 years Microsoft Excel 2003, Intermediate, 3 years Microsoft Power Point 2003, Intermediate, 1 year Unreal Tournament Level Editor 2004, Intermediate, 6 months HTML, CSS Intermediate, 2 years Discreet 3D Studio Max 6, Beginner, 1 year Adobe Premier Pro 1.5, Beginner, 6 months Macromedia Flash MX 2004, Beginner, 6 months Macromedia Dreamweaver 2002, Beginner, 3 months QuarkXpress 4.0, Beginner, 3 months Corel Painter 8, Beginner, 3 months

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