Saatchi Gallery in London



Blackbook Illustrator

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Professional Objective: Seeking position as an Illustrator/Graphic Artist

Summary

* President & CEO of Malcolm Animation Studios

* Over 5 years experience as an Digital Artist

* Honest, hard working, willing to learn and accept constructive criticism

* Strong motivation for advancing in a career

* Enjoy contributing to a team effort and creating a good working environment

* Experienced Illustrator & Painter

Knowledgeable in PC and Macintosh Software

* Advanced user of Photoshop CS3, Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS3, Illustrator CS2, Adobe After Effects 6.5, Adobe Flash, Macromedia Director MX 2004, Adobe Premier 5.0, Corel Bryce 6, Corel Draw 12, Corel Painter 10.0, Corel Photo Paint 8.0, Corel Trace 12, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign CS3, QuarkXpress, PageMaker 6.5, PageMill, Power Point, Autodesk 3D Studio Max 8.0, Pixologic Z Brush 3, Okino PolyTrans System, Autodesk Maya Unlimited 2008, Microsoft Word, Adobe Dreamweaver & Steinberg Wavelab.

Work History

Triumph Learning Publishing LLC., New York, N.Y. 10016 * Digital Artist for Coach Learning Books. (2005 - Present)

Graphics Lab Print FX., Fashion Institute of Technology, N.Y. 10001 * Digital Artist (2003) to (2004)

ENYCE Clothing Co., New York, N.Y. 10016 * Freelance Graphic Artist; Design Dept. (2002)

International Patterns Incorporated, Bay Shore, N.Y. 11706-2238 * Staff Graphic Artist (2000~2001)

Military Service * United States Marine Corps, Lance Corporal, Graphic Specialist Honorable Discharge (1997~2000)

Description of Duties

* Drafting print work & pattern designs for clothing, Preparing computer graphics for Gerber Printer, Editing artwork for Vinyl Cutter, Supervising Marines, Setting artwork up for Poster Plotter, Equipment Maintenance, Mounting & Laminating Posters, Assisting customers establish their ideas more clearly for production, Creating an array of graphical layouts for customers such as; Creating Power Point Presentations, Developing Business card layouts,Siring hand drawn Illustrations & Paintings, Arranging computer generated graphics for poster design, Taking Product shots using digital cameras, Redesigning corporate & unit logos for production, Creating graphical layouts for Brochures, Postcards, Banners, Clocks, Magnetic & Illuminated Menu board systems. Responsible for office Web page maintenance & development.

Education

* Graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology ~ New York, NY (B.F.A. Degree) 2004-2006

* Graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology ~ New York, NY (A.A.S. Degree) 2002-2004

* Graduate of The Defense Information School ~ Fort Meade, MD (Military Technical Diploma)

* The School of Visual Arts ~ New York, NY

* Nassau Community College ~ Garden City, NY

Relevant Courses

* Studio Skills, Human Anatomy, Life Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography & Design, Photography, Adobe After Effects, Corel Painter, QuarkXpress, 3D Studio Max (Fashion Institute of Technology)

* Computer Graphics Course (The Defense Information School)

* Painting, Drawing & Animation (School of Visual Arts)

Accomplishments and Awards

* Artwork has managed to earn a spot in two different local newspapers

* Artwork exhibited at the Adecco Creative Gallery in New York

* Illustrations have been published in Black Book magazine

* Work has been exhibited at the Fashion Institute of Technology Art Gallery

* Won a county wide "Students Against Drugs" poster contest, representing the Uniondale School District

* Illustrated yearbook cover for Uniondale High School * Earned a plaque for outstanding contribution as senior class artist

* Earned a plaque for outstanding contribution to the art club

* Spent two years in Japan as a Graphic Artist

ArtWanted.com Gallery:   Anime/Manga
Proficient Software:   Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Painter, Corel Draw, QuarkXpress, After Effects, Indesign & Macromedia Director
Past Clients:   Malcolm Animation Studios, Triumph Learning LLC, ENYCE, Fashion Institute of Technology, International Patterns Inc, U.S. Marines