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SKILLS:Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign, Bridge, Flash, Acrobat, Pagemaker and After EffectsQuark, Director, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Pages, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Livetype, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Sound Forge, Cinema 4D, Aperture, iSquint, MPEG Streamclip, OSX.6 and Windows7EDUCATION2000 - 2003Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TNBachelors Degree in Graphic Design Portfolio Merit Scholarship1999The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, ILMajor in Fine ArtsEXPERIENCE:2010 – currentThe City of Memphis/City Hall Memphis, TNGraphic Art TechThis position is accountable for the creative design, preparation and promotion for the City’s Mayor and internal department projects. Type setting business cards, letterheads, envelopes, City forms, pamphlets, publications, designing visual concepts, logos, newsletters, branding, motion design, video editing, creative meetings for upcoming concepts/projects, and being able to manage multiple projects in a timely manner are just some of the required daily duties. Also working with the Manager and Senior Printer as a team to ensure that the completion of all printed jobs meet the high quality standards that the client deserves. Coordinates with vendors to receive special requirements and specifications on outside printing jobs/orders. Provides vendors with the necessary computer files for both MAC and PC format as needed. Assists with writing bid specifications for printing/photography jobs. Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Bridge, Premiere, Acrobat, Pagemaker, MPEG Streamclip, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Pages are applications used to execute daily tasks.2005 - 2009TUN/The University Network, Memphis, TNArt DirectorDesign and edit 20 second visuals/commercials for colleges and universities from across the country using content provided by the institutions. Images are broadcasted through a central network onto a forty-inch monitor, which acts as the canvas. Applications used on a daily basis are but not limited to: After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Livetype, Compressor, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Additional responsibilities include the editing of incoming content such as music videos, student made content and commercially related promotional pieces.2003 - currentGAP Inc., Memphis, TNSales AssociateSort and scan incoming merchandise for inventory. Organize and assist others with general maintenance of the stockroom. Assist customers with general product knowledge while giving signature service.2000 - 2004FedEx Express, Memphis, TNMachine OperatorSort and delivering urgently-needed medical equipment. Keeping a daily documentation of the time and location of where the freight has been delivered.2003 - 2004Felix Way Advertising, Memphis, TNArt DirectorOrganize, prep and make print ready presentations for client promotional projects ranging from personal to political. Other responsibilities consist of upgrading and maintaining software/hardware, faxing, receiving and making calls to clients.2001 - 2003Memphis Ten Clothing, Memphis, TNSenior Graphic DesignerDuties include the design and layout of ads, apparel, and other promotional pieces. Also responsible for the scheduling, concept, style and organizing of photo shoots for digital editing and preparation for print.2001 - 2006ICE Online Magazine, Memphis, TNContributing ArtistContribute artwork to be used for visuals for the published online magazine. Media includes video, illustration and photography. Also the director of music videos and commercials for the online publication.
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