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Resume

Julius Sanchez
(510) 417-0040 | julius5@comcast.net
www.juliuscs.com


Summary

Imaginative problem solver with experience creating concept ideas to storyboards and finally production. Strong foundation with people relationship, mentoring and motivation.

Skills

Creative method of utilizing tools for quick turnaround in order to meet strict deadlines
Conceptualize overall projects cutting down on unnecessary spending and overtime hours
Able to adapt to different drawing, branding, and workflow styles quickly
Effective method of communication and positive attitude to help motivate the overall project
Wide knowledge of artistic experiences ranging from traditional media to new technology
Advance knowledge of network resources in regards to client server relationship
Expert at storytelling by using, speech, hand gestures and body languages

Professional Experience
2009 -– Present
Desktop Publisher | Graphic Artist
Bio-Rad Clinical Diagnostic Group
Modify photos with Adobe Photoshop for preparation to be included into operation manuals.
Create layout for InDesign documents.
Utilize character and paragraph styles within InDesign for consistent layouts.
Use template to complete FDA approved documentations.
Use software to translate English language to several different languages including Greek.
Work with team members to refine and approve instructional manuals for scientific equipment.
Increase desktop publishing by 15% by updating existing and outdated templates.
Hercules, CA

2007 – 2009
Art Director | Senior Designer | 2d/3d Artist
Omega 3 | Contract/Freelance
Hand drawn concepts design of original character complete to model sheets.
Quick sketching and storyboarding.
Created model sheets of all characters formatted for web and print.
Cut UV models imported information layers to Photoshop and textured 3D models.
Brainstorm names and personalities of characters to complete the process.
Create Flash animation using hand drawn sketches imported into Flash CS3-4.
Improved workflow by 20% by modifying existing assets inside Flash CS3-4.
Edit animation demo with Final Cut Pro.
Used Illustrator to create Kids World Logo and imported vector files into Maya to create 3D version.
Setup up 3 point lighting saved as a Maya file for easy creation of future scene.
Used Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to created posters and also retouching of existing materials.
Produced both low resolution and high quality media videos.
Created short 2D flash animatic.
Wrote, recorded and performed Kids World theme song.
Emeryville, CA

2004 – 2007
Art Director | Senior Graphic Designer
MediaSinge | Contract/Freelance
Designed logos and layout for brochures for businesses which contributed 12% increase in sales.
Interacted with clients to better understand their needs while at the same time lowered cost of production by optimizing the workflow by incorporating thumbnail sketches.
Applied improved methods of creating graphics by building a library of templates for popular layouts.
Lead production teams and manage multiple high priority projects.
Emeryville, CA

2003 – 2004
Illustrator | Graphic Designer | Video Editor
Children Entertainment Incorporated | Contract
Illustrated an amusement park pitch bible to further develop an idea.
Sketched concept to help investors to visualize the overall park idea.
Conceptualized ideas for book cover and follow through with production.
Multi-camera shoots, directing actors and use of special effects.
San Francisco, CA

Education
Full Sail University (t) 2010 MFA in Digital Media
Westwood College of Technology Bachelor of Science in Animation
Academy of Arts of San Francisco studies in fine art

Software
Proficient in Adobe CS 4
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Suite
Final Cut Studio
Maya 8.5 - 2009
XP, Vista, Mac 0S 10x
Logic Pro

Accomplishments
Project management in the field of Information Technology. Project coordination with a team of 27 technical engineers for deployment of upgraded software and migration of data.
Worked with MTV for merchandise creation for promotional t-shirts for the movie “I Married an Ax Murderer”