Corporate design, such as logo design, letterheads, business cards, envelopes, and other stationary.
Print work; everything from brochures, fliers, billboards, stickers, and catalogs, to CMYK, duotone, spot colors, and print screening.
Office work such as PDF based editable templates and newsletters along with all the normal word, excel, etc.
I've done photography and extensive photo editing using Photoshop and Lightroom.
Complex web design of entire websites from scratch.
I'm proficient with Flash animation, interactive content and presentations built within Flash. Using Flash for video and multimedia purposes (web, CD, or presentation).
Taught others graphics based curriculum, ranging from intro to HTML/CSS/web design, to Photoshop and Illustrator.
Video conversion, editing, and scaling. Along with formatting for web, CD, DVD, iPod, TV and other purposes.
I'm familiar with web accessibility standards, design standards, cross-browser/platform issues, and would definitely consider myself an expert in image optimization of all forms.
Promotional graphics, such as myspace campaigns, fliers, stickers, and event postings.
Tons of vector based work; absolutely anything in Illustrator, 3D splines (Rhino/AutoCAD/3DS Max), Flash, conversion of raster to vector, design and layout, logo and print.
Animation in Flash, Animation Shop, and Image Ready. Along with some basics in 3D animation.
Expert in scanning of images/slides for print reproduction, including photo correction/restoration.
Trained and self-taught in Copyright, Creative Commons, and Public Domain licensing and publishing. Including categorical knowledge of free to use for commercial purposes legal media and creative content.
Routinely create entirely custom websites by hand from scratch using just Notepad, Photoshop, Illustator, and Flash. Hand coding them in HTML, CSS, ActionScript, and JavaScript.
Training and Background
College Years
Averaged 21 credit hours a semester while being on the Dean's List.
Graduated gold cord honors, with a degree in Commercial Art & Graphic Design with Multi-Media option and emphasis on Computer Graphics from Vincennes University.
Portfolio was ranked highest in the graduating class by judges in the Graphic Design field from Indianapolis, Chicago, and Louisville.
As a freshman, was voted to be Vice President of the Commercial Art Club. The next year voted into office as President.
Was a contributing member of The 1801, a self-started and published online magazine and guide for the town of Vincennes by a Graphic Design student. It focused on spotlighting events and locations in the town for students who where new to the city. I was a graphic designer, writer, and pollster for the group.
High School Activities/Achievements
Participated in numerous extra curricular activities including: Marching Band, Concert Band, Indoor Drumline, Percussion, Blast!!, Drama, Tech Club, Web Team, Stage Crew, etc.
Awards:
Tri Kappa Arts Fair
First place in Computer Graphics (2004)
First place in Graphic Design (2004)
First place in Computer Graphics (2003)
Mooresville High School 2004 Awards Ceremony
Life Time Project Achievment Award 2004
Best Movie 2004
Most Improved - Spring Play/Drama
Ivy Tech State College (Bloomington)
One of two students selected to represent our high school in an AutoCAD/drafting competition against other top high school students. Placed in the top 5 after only 4 months of using the software.
Freelance Work
I've been doing freelance work since 2004. One of my most notable clients is artist/sculptor G.L.Rittenhouse.
Geek Squad
I've worked for Geek Squad since early 2008; fixing computers, answering questions, and helping people.
During my time as a Counter Intelligence Agent I've greatly expanded my knowledge of computer hardware, and now have the ability to quickly diagnose and fix complex issues that can arise in computers.