I began drawing when I was very young, capturing everything I could onto paper, and I began to apply my art skills digitally as soon as we had a computer. I grew to love 3D design. I graduated in April 2007 from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Industrial Design. I hope to join an enthusiastic and creative design team, as well as do freelance design.
EXPERIENCE
2003-present
Design Manager, Art Director, IT Director — Natural Trends, LLC, Provo, UT
Direct and develop all design projects of a multi-million dollar bath and body promotional products supplier—new product design, manufacturing, corporate identity, branding, logos, websites, catalogs, packaging, marketing literature, advertising campaigns, trade show booths, and creative vision of company.
· Sani-Pen® a leading hand sanitizer sprayer in industry, sells hundreds of thousands of units per year
· U.S. and Int’l utility and design patents awarded for Sani-Pen, other product patents pending
· Daily collaboration with President and Marketing Director in creative development
· Coordinated GoReady® product development, launching 5 SKUs into retail chains including Wal-Mart
· Manage two graphic designers, coordinating daily activities and projects
· Internal IT support for 20+ computers – purchasing, assembling, repair, network, server, backup, security
1999-2010
Web Design and Development Contractor — Netpagz, LLC, Provo, UT
Direct design, layout and development of client websites with close client communication.
2000-2002
Financial Secretary, Volunteer Representative — El Salvador, Central America
Administrated monthly budget of $60,000 and managed its distribution to and utilization by 185 volunteers. Traveled cross-country to train branch supervisors and perform financial audits.
1999-2000
3D Artist — Zygote Media Group, Inc., Orem, UT
Collaborated with a team in creation of hundreds of 3D computer models and textures for videogame companies such as Electronic Arts. Produced 3D content and animations to market company 3D models.
1998-1999
3D Artist Intern — Viewpoint Datalabs International, Inc., Orem, UT
Evaluated integrity of thousands of company stock models and implemented geometry fixes, extensively using Silicon Graphics machines and Alias|Wavefront software.
EDUCATION
Industrial Design — BFA Degree, April 2007 — Brigham Young University
Ballroom Dance, Minor. Theatre, Media Arts, and Animation classes.
Cumulative GPA 3.94/4.0
Senior Project - Single designer on interdisciplinary team that developed ladder tool hub for Little Giant.
Sponsored Projects - Motorola, Toys, LifeSpan Fitness, and Intel
SKILLS
3D SolidWorks · Alias StudioTools · Maya · 3D Studio · Unigraphics · Lightwave
2D Photoshop · Illustrator · Dreamweaver · InDesign · Flash · Premiere
Materials Pen · Pencil · Marker · Foam · Wood · Plastic · Metal
Programming XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript
Business Personal MBA · Accounting/Budgeting · Microsoft Office · Database development
Language Spanish, fluent oral and written
Strengths
· Perfectionist, problem solver, quick learner, organizer
· 85+ wpm typing
· 17 years computer experience - PC, Mac, Unix/Linux
ADDITIONAL
2006 Company Employee of the Year
1999 Utah State Sterling Scholar Award Winner in Computer Technology
Extra actor in TV series “Touched by an Angel,” “Promised Land,” and other films
1999-2007, Dean’s list in BYU School of Technology
1999-2007, BYU Ballroom Dance Company performing arts internationally touring group
· Australia, Belgium, England, France, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Tahiti, Ukraine
Pleasant Grove, UT
2006 Employee of the Year 1999 Utah State Winner Deseret News/KSL Sterling Scholar in Computer Technology 1999-Present, Dean’s list in BYU School of Technology Eagle Scout