Summary

An overall jack of all trades, well rounded, capable of fast learning and adaptation to various situations in the workplace, as of now I am looking for a “home” to dig in, and stay in on a permanent basis.

Education: ITT Tech, Tampa Bay Campus
2 years training in digital media and game design
Did not graduate due to a motorcycle accident my sophomore year,
Cannot finish last 2 years and attain degree due to school closure on the corperate level.
GPA: 3.2

Riverview High School, Riverview Florida
HSD holder, tested out junior year, maintained a 90% average in all fields
Of necessary study for graduation on final test.

Software Fluent with:
Adobe Photoshop:
-Original Art Creation
-Photo Editing, including color correction for print
-Composition
-Signage Design
-Video Game Texture Creation
Adobe Illustrator:
-Vector Art & Cartooning
Autodesk 3ds Max 7,8,9 & 2010:
-Original Design Creation & Accurate Real to Life Recreation.
-Static Mesh
-Beginner Character & Organic
-Lighting & Illumination Map Baking
-Basic Post FX
-Basic Rigging & Animation
-Basic Particle Systems
Flexi Sign-PRO-8:
-Vector Art Creation
-Cut Vinyl Art Creation
-Print & Production Preparation

My artwork is my passion, and I would love nothing more than to attain more professional experience in a digital artwork setting, I am capable of constructing ideas with little to no input from a client, make drafts, and finalize production in a timely manner.

Work History:

05-15 to Current:
Group Z Signs/Rapid Blueprint
Lead Production, Lead Design, Equipment operation.
Responsibilities include assessment of customer needs and product design accordingly, to production of final product and self assessment of final quality. Also responsible for fulfilling customer reproduction print and delivery if nessecary.
Due to slow business, i am currently seeking other employment, as i have been cut to part time.

11-13 to 03-14
Florida Discount Signs, Bradenton Fl
Production Oversight/Onsite installer, Design Agent, Equipment operation.
Responsibilities include: assuring product production and quality in a timely manner, accurate design based off of customers input, on site panel and vinyl installation.
Left because shop is relocated to Sarasota, and I did not have the means to travel that distance, shop has since gone out of business.

04-12 to 11-13 Signs Now, Brandon Fl
Production Oversight/Onsite installer, Design Agent, Equipment operation/basic maintenance. (mimaki jv3 solvent printer, mimaki Cg 54” Plotter, Summa d750 Plotter, Gerber Edge Printer)
Responsibilities include: assuring product production and quality in a timely manner, accurate design based off of customers input, on site panel and vinyl installation.
Maintained and cleaned all equipment, if the procedure was not known, manuals and internet resources were found to acquire proper procedure. Was let go when business became slow.

Skills

Software proficiency

3ds Max

Illustrator

Photoshop

CrazyBump

Vegas Pro