Resumé

WORK EXPERIENCE

Design Intern
Ning, Palo Alto, CA — June 2011 - Present

Freelance Motion/2D/Interactive Designer
Self-Employed, Cedar Rapids, IA — Mar. 2011 – Present
- Developed coloration of concept art for independent short film
- Designed motion graphic title bumpers ¬¬for reel of 3D Modeler/Game Designer

2D/Motion Graphic Designer
Grasshorse, LLC. Animation & VFX Studio, Winfield, IA —Sep. 2010 – Mar. 2011
- Highlighted social gaming elements of Poke My Voodoo 2™ mobile application by designing user interface and motion graphic portion of game trailer
- Collaborated with Lead Game Designer and Programmer to develop simplified user experience and functionality for Poke My Voodoo 2™
- Communicated with Poke My Voodoo™ fans via social networking websites
- Designed graphics for Poke My Voodoo™ web store, website, and in-game ads
- Exported game assets for Poke My Voodoo 2™
- Trained fellow artists in Adobe Illustrator and asset creation
- Color correction for feature film "Collapse"
- Developed color scheme of various assets in "The Tom Mule Show" animated pilot

Freelance Art Director
The Aparecio Foundation, Chicago, IL — Aug. 2010 – Nov. 2010
- Designed storyboards and motion graphic video for non-profit organization

Chief Photographer/Student Producer
UITV (University of Iowa Television), Iowa City, IA — Aug. 2007 – Aug. 2010
- Promoted from Student Producer to Chief Photographer leadership role
- Led and trained 7 coworkers in After Effects and field video production
- Streamlined editing workflow and facilitated program consistency by designing and animating templates for title sequences, promos, bumpers, and schedules
- Directed, recorded, and edited programs to meet television broadcast deadlines

Freelance Graphic Designer
Backyard Abundance, Iowa City, IA — Sep. 2009 – Dec. 2009
- Collaborated with 5 peers to develop identity system for non-profit organization

Web Designer
Iowa Memorial Union Marketing & Design, Iowa City, IA — Jul. 2008 – Sep. 2009
- Designed, coded, and updated IMU related web pages and e-newsletters
- Videotaped and edited “Respect” campaign interviews for web broadcast
- Animated titles and lower thirds for “Respect” campaign
- Redesigned and developed Student Video Productions website with content management system implemented for regular maintenance by student members

Locations Scout – "Splatter" feature film
Iowa Film Production Studio, Iowa City, IA — Apr. 2009 – Jun. 2009
- Researched eastern Iowa locations and communicated with realtors for filming

Freelance Graphic Designer
Little Planet Gifts, Savannah, GA — May 2008 – Jun. 2008
- Designed 2 logos for main brand and its sister-brand, Little Planet Coffee & Gifts

Production Assistant – "Liberty, USA" documentary
Handel Productions Inc. & NFB of Canada, Montréal, Québec—Dec. 2007
- Assisted with equipment setup during production in North Liberty, IA

Graphic Designer
Iowa Memorial Union Marketing & Design, Iowa City, IA — Nov. 2006 – Jun. 2008
- Consulted with design supervisors, marketers, and designers to produce work
- Regularly designed and produced print and web marketing materials
- Acquired production experience in large-format printing, poster mounting, placing production orders through external vendors, and setting up displays

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
2D/Motion Graphic Design Intern
Grasshorse, LLC. Animation & VFX Studio, Winfield, IA — May 2010 – Aug. 2010
- Designed and developed website for Poke My Voodoo™
- Designed graphics for Poke My Voodoo™ website and in-game ads
- Developed logo for in-house production company, Spring Run Films
- Edited company reels and videos for showcase at national industry expositions

Graphic Design Intern
TMone, Iowa City, IA — Jan. 2010 – May 2010
- Met weekly deadlines for designing corporate print and interactive materials
- Designed newsletter template for print and email distribution to employees
- Communicated with local videographers to produce company video

Video Editing Intern
African American Museum of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA — Oct. 2009 – Feb. 2010
- Edited and uploaded interview footage videotaped by young volunteers
- Observed need for interview series cohesion and therefore created an easy to edit title sequence template

EDUCATION
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
May 2010 — Overall GPA: 3.9/4.0

B.F.A. Graphic Design
- With Honors & High Distinction
B.A. Cinema
- With Honors & High Distinction

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Final Cut Pro
Premiere Pro
Soundtrack Pro
InDesign
Flash
Apple Color
Maya
Dreamweaver
Microsoft Office
XHTML/HTML
CSS, XML, PHP

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Advanced Typography
Problems in Graphic Design
Creating Web Sites
Beginning Flash Seminar
Digital Animation
Image Design

ACTIVITIES & ASSOCIATIONS
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts): UI Student Chapter Vice President
Peer Mentor Program: Problems in Graphic Design
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society
Student Video Productions
Center for Diversity & Enrichment

PROFESSIONAL HONORS & AWARDS
2011?—?Featured in Coroflot Member Gallery: Motion Graphic Video
2010 — ADDY award winning Videographer, Web Designer & Developer, and Mobile Application Designer: 1 Gold, 2 Silver

EDUCATIONAL HONORS & AWARDS
2010 — Keith Benson/Sam Goody Entertainment Scholarship
2009 — Ralph K. and Maxine J. Hibbs Scholarship
2009 — UI Student Employee of the Year Nomination (UITV)
2008–2009 — F.C. Denkman Scholarship
2006–2010 — University of Iowa Dean’s List
2006–2010 — Opportunity at Iowa Scholarship
2006 — First Place Mount Mercy College Student Art Exhibit

Projects by Answer Ejiasi