Education
BS - Media Arts
Platt College - San Diego, CA 2005
Professional Training - AVID Media Composer - Advanced Techniques I-II
Moviola - Hollywood, CA 2006
Professional Training - Adobe After Effects - Advanced Techniques I-II
Moviola - Hollywood, CA 2006
Skills
branding and logo creation
desktop publishing
strong understanding of typography
ability to hand-code standards compliant and valid xHTML and CSS
user interface design and implementation
custom WordPress theme design
familiarity with scripts and effect libraries like jQuery
experience creating flash banners and video content for the web
motion graphics and title animation
experience as assistant editor on Final Cut Pro and Avid based systems
custom DVD authoring, menu design and duplication
experience working on live events and on location with production crews
Experience
Multimedia Specialist » Defense Language Institute » 07/2010 - pres.
Graphic designer for the Department of Defense Foreign Language Center. Involved in many different projects with the Multimedia, Audio/Visual and Programming departments. Responsible for design solutions for training and education for the Department of the Army. Specializing in the creation of user interfaces, training videos, motion graphics and Flash movies. Performed tasks as a camera operator, post production artist and graphic designer.
Web Designer » Page 1 Solutions » 01/2010 - 07/2010.
Responsible for the design/coding and maintenance of new and old websites for national private dental, legal, and medical practices. Worked directly with account managers and client representatives to accomplish the customer's goals. Custom implementation of CMS and theme design platforms like Drupal and Wordpress.
Designer / Video Editor » Common Movement Design » 07/2008 - pres.
Freelance contractor for small/large businesses, as well as production companies in San Diego and Denver. Created various multimedia projects ranging from print/web design, video editing and motion graphics, with a large focus on web interface design.
Post Production Artist » MultiImage Productions » 02/2005 - 08/2008
Designed and animated corporate live event graphics and theme concepts. In charge of all in-house motion graphics and DVD authoring. Worked directly with creative directors and producers on various graphic treatments for presentations and videos with companies like MasterCard, NCR, and Pitney Bowes. Assistant editor and website/branding for the feature Imax film Proud American. Assisted on location shoots and with audio/visual equipment setup, operation, and coordination.
