SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS

Expert illustrator with history of delivering quality work in a timely manner.

Expert with latest release of most major illustration packages including Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4 and Corel Painter 10.

Proficient in latest release of many 3D modeling applications including Autodesk Maya 8.5, Autodesk 3DS Max 9, Pixologic Z Brush 3 and Skymatter Mudbox.

Skilled web project manager with 2 years experience managing teams and 4+ years experience managing the outsourcing of freelance projects.

WORK HISTORY

Mattel Toys Inc. Oct ‘05 - Jan ‘07
Concept Artist
Created character concepts for Hot Wheels, Max Steel, Strike Fighters and Train Kings properties used for CG animation and toy lines. Worked with varying amounts of direction to create quality designs under strict time lines.

MTD Southwest Nov ‘04. - Current
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer
Responsible for package design illustration, point-of-purchase displays, artwork for manuals, photo retouching and logo design.

Breygent Marketing Mar ’06 – May ‘06
Sketch Card Artist
Created high quality sketch card art for Wizard of Oz collectible card series.

Chimaera Studios Jan ‘03. - Oct ‘04
Illustrator/ Designer
Worked with clients to create illustrations and designs for high-volume print and for the internet. Helped promote the company by directly interacting with consumers at trade shows. Created company branding and logo. Designed and maintained company website, letterheads and business cards.

Golden Goat Studios Jan ‘01. - Oct ‘04
Illustrator/ Project Manager
Responsible for development, design and upkeep of web sites, illustration for merchandise, and product design. Managed teams and outsourced projects for website development. Worked closely with clients to produce merchandise, print materials and storyboards for film. Clients include Image Comics, Arcana Studios, APE Entertainment, Markosia Publishing and Cellar Door Publishing.

Casio Inc. July ‘99. - Dec ‘00
Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer for Casio I worked closely with the corporation’s marketing and internet departments and my duties included, catalog design, pagination, image preparation for print and web, package design, creating promotional materials and design and layout for the monthly newsletter. I collaborated with the internet department which won multiple Cleo awards for the company’s website for content and design.

EDUCATION

Joe Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art Dover, NJ
Studied Graphic Design and Illustration
Graduated May 2001, Certificate of Completion

Salina Area Vocational Technical School Salina, KS.
Studied Commercial Art
Graduated May 1999, Certificate of Completion