SUMMARY:
Accomplished Graphic Designer, Web Developer, and Writer with excellent creative and technical skills. Proven leader and solution developer in areas of art direction and layout, logo creation, and digital imaging for both print and Web. Formal training in typography, information design, color theory, and other creative disciplines. Extended knowledge of Web content creation and the technical aspects of digital media and user experience. Self teacher and quick learner with the ability to stay on top of the latest technological trends in a rapidly evolving industry.
CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Working fluency in Flash, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Expert Photoshop compositing skills with practical knowledge and experience in its print and Web applications. Extended knowledge of Web color and image compression, with the ability to identify Web-safe colors at a glance. Authoritative knowledge in all things Bezier, demonstrating master skills in vector-based digital illustration tools including Illustrator and Freehand, with 10+ years of accomplishments creating logos and company identities. Adobe Poweruser driven by experimental creativity; cannot survive without Wacom tablet. Professional print and layout experience in Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and all print-related mechanical issues regarding color separations and film output. Accomplished interactive multimedia developer and rhythmically driven motion graphic artist with a focus on Macromedia Flash. Educated sound designer, drummer, and electronic musician with 15 years experience in MIDI and digital audio applications. In-depth understanding of client/server technology, with practical knowledge of cross browser and cross platform issues. Technical and creative writer, typing 60+ WPM.
Solid technical understanding of the entire TCP/IP suite, including HTTP, FTP, DNS and BIND (and all related registrar issues), IIS, Apache, ASP, Perl and Mason, PHP and MySQL, CVS, ColdFusion, SSL, POP3/SMTP. 6+ years experience as Principal Webmaster and Systems Administrator for Internet startup multihosting 300+ domains. Extensive networking and server administration experience on both Microsoft and Linux platforms. Working familiarity of all the high-bandwidth technological trends, including DSL and cable. Avid reader with proven problem solving experience and the ability to grasp abstract concepts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
jaced.com (1997-present)
Graphic Design & Web Development
San Pedro, CA
Art Director & Writer
PCF Virtual (2005-present)
Advertising & Integrated Marketing
Honolulu, HI
Art Director
ProSound and Stage Lighting (2003-2004)
Pro Audio, DJ & Stage Lighting Gear
Cypress, CA
Designer, Digital Product Development Corragraphics/IdentityWare (1997-2002)
Graphics Firm & Internet Presence Provider
San Pedro, CA; Long Beach, CA
Senior Graphic Designer and Principal Webmaster
Warner Bros. Records (1994-97)
Warner Music Group
Burbank, CA
Art Administration
Dauz Drum Co. (1990-1994)
Electronic Percussion Manufacturer
Los Angeles, CA
Creative Director & Technical Engineer
EDUCATION:
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers (1996-97): Courses completed: Advanced Photoshop, Advanced Illustrator (v.6), Advanced Freehand (v.7), Advanced QuarkXPress (v.3.32), Advanced Mac OS (v.8), Norton Utilities, Advanced HTML (v.3.2), Windows NT 4.0 (Server and Workstation), Advanced W95, Advanced Filemaker Pro (v.4), and Internet Tools. California State University, Dominguez Hills (1991): Major in Music with a focus in Audio Engineering, Computer Music Synthesis, and MIDI Programming; Minor in Telecommunications.
