RESUME
New Orleans-based fine artist and graphic designer with 5+ years of experience on freelance projects that cover the entire workflow of the design process. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, multimedia and traditional fine arts mediums.
With an appreciation for the connection between clients' projects and their innate desire to positively impact their environment, I strive to develop a brand that has an instant appeal and lasting presence in the client's community and industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL (SGI) BUDDHIST ORGANIZATION
• Graphic Designer, 2011-Present
SUN-RIPE REVERIE, FINE ART EXHIBITION
• Fine Artist/Graphic Designer, Fall 2015
• Dual exhibition by NOLA-based artist Samantha Mullen and myself of new fine art works. Exhibited at Byrdie's Gallery Oct. 10 through Nov. 10. Designed and distributed all promotional material.
THE LOT, FEATURE FILM
• Graphic Designer/Art Department, Summer 2014
• Designed promo material and design material for props/set decoration.
LAUNDRY DAY, FEATURE FILM
• Art Director, Fall 2013
SUNDAY WATER, SHORT FILM
• Art Dept., Fall 2013
UNO-CHART (CENTER FOR HAZARDS ASSESSMENT, RESPONSE AND TECH.)
• Graphic Designer, Spring 2012-Summer 2013
• Designed 50+ page Disaster and Hurricane Risk Literacy Manual, flyers, posters, displays and promo material for conferences and events.
DISTANT STARS, 2-D SHORT
• An 2-D animated short in Flash, Fall 2011.
FREELANCE
Designed logos, identity packages and promotional material for various clients, including:
• Si, Feature Film directed by Samantha Smith
• Amnesty International (University of New Orleans chapter
• LSU Student International Health Organization
FINE ARTS
Extensive experience in painting, drawing, and digital art. Mediums include: acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, pastel, conte, ink, Prismacolor, spray paint.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Fall 2008-Spring 2013, 3.6 GPA
• Major - Film Arts, Minor - Fine Arts
• Relevant courses taken: Visual Design, Digital Media, 3D Animation, Drawing I & II, Intro to Painting, Advanced Painting I & II, Film Production & Editing.
SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw, Google Sketchup, Wacom tablet
• Maya, Blender 3D, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Flash
• Avid Media Composer
• Silkscreen printing
• Electronic vinyl plotter
With an appreciation for the connection between clients' projects and their innate desire to positively impact their environment, I strive to develop a brand that has an instant appeal and lasting presence in the client's community and industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL (SGI) BUDDHIST ORGANIZATION
• Graphic Designer, 2011-Present
SUN-RIPE REVERIE, FINE ART EXHIBITION
• Fine Artist/Graphic Designer, Fall 2015
• Dual exhibition by NOLA-based artist Samantha Mullen and myself of new fine art works. Exhibited at Byrdie's Gallery Oct. 10 through Nov. 10. Designed and distributed all promotional material.
THE LOT, FEATURE FILM
• Graphic Designer/Art Department, Summer 2014
• Designed promo material and design material for props/set decoration.
LAUNDRY DAY, FEATURE FILM
• Art Director, Fall 2013
SUNDAY WATER, SHORT FILM
• Art Dept., Fall 2013
UNO-CHART (CENTER FOR HAZARDS ASSESSMENT, RESPONSE AND TECH.)
• Graphic Designer, Spring 2012-Summer 2013
• Designed 50+ page Disaster and Hurricane Risk Literacy Manual, flyers, posters, displays and promo material for conferences and events.
DISTANT STARS, 2-D SHORT
• An 2-D animated short in Flash, Fall 2011.
FREELANCE
Designed logos, identity packages and promotional material for various clients, including:
• Si, Feature Film directed by Samantha Smith
• Amnesty International (University of New Orleans chapter
• LSU Student International Health Organization
FINE ARTS
Extensive experience in painting, drawing, and digital art. Mediums include: acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, pastel, conte, ink, Prismacolor, spray paint.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Fall 2008-Spring 2013, 3.6 GPA
• Major - Film Arts, Minor - Fine Arts
• Relevant courses taken: Visual Design, Digital Media, 3D Animation, Drawing I & II, Intro to Painting, Advanced Painting I & II, Film Production & Editing.
SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw, Google Sketchup, Wacom tablet
• Maya, Blender 3D, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Flash
• Avid Media Composer
• Silkscreen printing
• Electronic vinyl plotter