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objective Visual Designer / Graphic Production
qualifications Graphic Ambition | Passionately seeking new challenges in image generation, information architecture, identity systems, and typograpy.

Communicatory Depth | International Honors VisCom program experience, multi-media project work including silkscreen and offset lithography, digital, audio, and fine art applications.

Technical Proficiency | Dual Platform compliant with extensive knowledge of Adobe, Apple, Macromedia, & Microsoft applications, as well as various audio editing software packages
education 2003-2005
BA Industrial Arts
San Francisco State University

2002-2003
BA Hons Visual Communication Study
University of Ulster (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

2000-2002

Undergraduate Graphic Design Program
San Diego State University
honors Honors Graduate & 5-time Dean's List recipient
Golden Key Scholar nominee and participant
2-time SF Club of Litho & Print House Craftsmenship Gold winner
2005 Synapsis Student Art Show acceptance
2004 Chrysalis Student Art Show acceptance
experience 2008
Mortar Agency
Advertising, Branding, and Identity
Tasks | Conceiving advertising pitches, brand platforms, identity systems, web presence, and presentation materials. Worked with multiple teams to create innovative approaches to promotional strategy as well as art and graphic production.

2007
Street Corner Skate Dist.
Multi-brand Graphic Generation for Various Media
Tasks | Created graphics for skateboard decks, wheels, soft-goods, and websites under a 5-Brand umbrella. Worked within brand guidelines while expanding and growing each seperate brand with fresh direction.

2006-2007
Bright Engine Media
Production and Product Development
Tasks | Produced products and service tools for clients primarily in the real-estate field. Systems include virtual tour microsites, integrated flyers, and customizable promotional product templates.

2005-Present
Freelance Practice
Multiple Projects for Diverse Clients
Tasks | Generating graphics for print, web and programming, identity system creation and implementation. Developing multi-tasking skills and project management experience while committing to and executing work by staggered deadlines.
technical Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Macromedia Studio MX/8 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

Actionscript
CSS
DHTML, HTML, XHTML
JavaScript
OS Commerce
PHP
XML