curriculum vitae

I've got a stack of trades, but the one that I've gold-medal mastered is getting the job done. Before the starter pistol fires, I work to lay out the track and target a clear finish line. Selecting the best creative ideas to burst from the blocks, I set the pace to drive the pack, stretching over each hurdle on the way to the finish. Whether I'm with a team or not, this is a relay, not an individual event. Managing the hand-offs takes time, planning, and coordination, and clear communication makes sure we all break the final tape together. Grooming ideas from birth, training through awkward adolescence, and escorting them to the podium is what I do. Have an open spot on your team? Let's talk.

generally

Fully conceive, communicate and develop original concepts
Organize various multi-phase projects from concept through completion
Coordinate, combine, and communicate ideas between researchers, programmers, managers, and artists
Understand and adapt quickly to changing situations and technology

specifically

User experience design and development
Game and activity design and development
Audio/Video development: storyboarding through delivery
Art directing designers, illustrators and photographers
Asynchronous Acronym Concatenation (AAC)
Creating and developing marketing/advertising plans
Project management
3D illustration and animation
Nonspecific-Agile Development (NAD)
Public relations writing and distribution
Copywriting for internal and external audiences

presentations

Ignite Boulder - QR Codes and Object Hyperlinking
Ignite Denver - OpenID and Public Profiles
Ignite Denver - Green Screen and Video Techniques
Podcamp Boulder 1- Community News Portals, Games and Education
Podcamp Boulder 2 - Smartphone App Prototyping and Development

work history

Front Range Community College

Game Design Instructor, Department Advisor - Fall 2008 - Present

Plan and teach Game Design 1 class
Assist IT department in the planning and implementation of a 3D render farm used by the Multimedia & Graphic Design Department
Serve on the Multimedia & Graphic Design Advisory Board guiding the department on future directions

Klein Buendel

Interim Multimedia Director, Multimedia Designer - 2002 to Present

Work directly with clients and consultants on the development and production of multiple health education campaigns including print, web, and video components
Develop templated processes to assist research teams in the creation and delivery of content in print and web-ready formats
Write and maintain detailed specifications documents to lead project development, including wireframes, site maps, flow charts and prototypes
Plan and coordinate the production of multiple projects across the print, web, research, and programming teams
Create video productions from storyboards and casting through final edit
Create 3D animations and assets for video, interactive, and print pieces
Design web based training and education sites using HTML, CSS, and Flash technologies
Design and program interactive Flash activities and mini games incorporating tailored content and video assets
Plan and art direct model and product photo shoots
Plan and execute usability testing for web sites and applications
Copywriting for company press releases, video scripts, and project activities
Direct and record voice talent serving in both roles (at different times)
Research and recommend new technologies and plan for integration into
established workflow
Research and recommend hardware, software, and art asset purchases

Bullwhackers Casinos

Art Manager - 2001 to 2002, Graphic Designer - 1997 to 1999

Coordinated with marketing manager to develop casino promotional and advertising campaigns to maximize revenue
Designed all print, video, direct mail, and on-site signage and promotional displays
for all casino, restaurant, and employee communication programs
Art directed all promotional photography incorporating professional models, in-house
staff, and product shots
Handled all print buying and vendor relationship management for marketing materials
Wrote all copy for all advertising and communication programs
Created an in-house communication program to keep staff informed of current
and upcoming promotions and events
Negotiated with talent agencies and vendors to plan on-site promotional events
Storyboarded and oversaw production of animated television commercials with outside animation company

WorldCom

Graphic Designer - 1999 to 2001

Designed sales training and incentive programs for a nation-wide sales force with
print, web, on-site displays, and video components
Assisted in the planning and execution of national sales team rewards events
Supported national advertising campaigns with region-specific in-house campaigns
and promotions
Handled print buying for the Special Markets Division

Columbine Printing

Graphic Designer - 1995 to 1997

Developed concepts and designs for printing projects for various clients
Designed and created company advertising using fax, direct mail, and
point of purchase campaigns
Prepared all client print jobs for press, including editing, pre-flight, and
digital plate preparation
Implemented and maintained a fully digital direct-to-plate prepress system

MoneyMailer, Inc.

Graphic Designer - 1992 to 1994

Designed direct mail advertising pieces for regional direct mail company
Organized large mailings of 75 to 100 advertising pieces designed by a team of artists

schooled

University of Maryland Baltimore County

BA Graphic Design

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