Coroflot

Resume

Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts—Savannah College of Art and Design, 1991

Graduate Studies—Savannah College of Art and Design, 1991-1992

Computer Studies—Midlands Tech, 1994, new horizons, 1998

Capabilities

10 years combined experience in both Illustration and Graphic Design
Web Design—Knowledgeable about over all site design as well as the individual graphics and designing Web Interfaces. Have a great understanding of optimizing graphics for the web and understand the importance of a fast loading site. I can comp graphics, banners, and animated gifs in a crunch. Also understand what can and cannot work graphically for the web and can slice up my own images. Extremely capable of staying on top of the fast pace of the web and keep up with current web trends. Experienced in entertainment sites as well as e-commerce and have worked on sites, including the Sci-Fi Channels Sci-FI Shop.com, Another Universe. Com (now known as FandomShop.com), TopCow.com, WIzardWorld.com and Fandom.com. Just recently I have had the pleasure of working with industry greats as Kevin Eastman (creator of Teenage Mutant Turtles and various other titles and chief editor of Heavy Metal Magazine),
Print Experience- Have a complete understanding of CMYK. That includes, color correcting, Photo retouching, and meeting basic printing specs. Have designed and illustrated CD covers, Magazine Ads, Product Ads, Post Cards, and One Sheets. I have Designed the wall calendar for The Blair Witch 1 movie and have most recently designed 3 One Sheets to be premiered at TROMA DANCE FILM FESTIVAL and 2 ads that will be featured in the next issue of Heavy Metal Magazine.
CLIENTS-Have collaborated with, taken art direction from, and done promotions for companies such as 20th CENTURY FOX, COLUMBIA, FOX, TRI-STAR PICTURES, WWF, ARTISIAN, LUCAS FILMS, HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE, SHOWTIME, SONY ENTERTAINMENT, and McFARLANE.
PHOTOSHOP GURU and computer literate in various others Mac programs including Illustrator, Fireworks, Image Ready, and Quark. Learned the old fashion way, before the computer revolution. Working knowledge of air brushing techniques, Specializes in oil and acrylic painting, pen and ink, and have practical experience with silk screening.

MARKETING AND TRENDS

I have taken a active roll in collaborating and giving creative input with Marketing Strategies. I have participated in FOCUS GROUPS and gone to great lengths to understand the Demographic that I am to cater too. I keep up with; Stay on top of, and have a gift of predicting Design Trends . I understand the difference between “Main Push” and “Secondary Push”. Well Versed in “HARD SALE” as well as “Soft Sell”.

Fandom.com, 2000-2001
Responsible for Internal and External Ads, Banners, and Sweepstakes/Promotions. Duties also include creating Illustration for original content, including Print and Web and designing interfaces for their TRIVIA MACHINE. Worked closely with Marketing and took an active roll in brain storming marketing concepts for both web and print. Worked closely with programmers, html coders, info architects, Creative Directors and Art Directors. Also worked closely with studios and other clients for promotions and sweepstakes to produce art and design to there satisfaction. I also took an active roll in focus groups and studied marketing surveys.

AnotherUniverse.com, 1998-2000
AnotherUniverse.com was the largest on-line distributors of comics and collectibles E-Commerce site. I did everything from production to design for both web and print. Collaborated with others in designing the on-line store and was responsible for animated gifs and internal graphics that changed daily. Also photographed new product and created comps for mail order catalog and print ads. Here I had to learn to be extremely EFFICENT in order to keep up with the fast pace because we were faced with challenges and changes daily.


Free Lance Artist, 1990-to present
Freelance Illustration and Graphic Design. Known as a “JACK OF ALL TRADES” in the design community. Whatever the project called for, I would deliver.