2007- Present
DesignStudio.com / PromoVentures, Inc.
San Diego, CA
Lead Designer

• Managed multiple Web sites and servers both on-site and remotely
• File preparation for silkscreening and embroidery in the on-site facility, did press checks, and approved samples for final printing
• Solely responsible for custom full-color print design for clients
• Managed multiple clients e-Newsletter schedules and design
• Worked closely with programmers on upcoming Web-dev projects

2007
Valley View Casino
Valley Center, CA
Senior Graphic Designer

• Creation of print, digital, video, and web campaigns for all aspects of the casino
• Utilized After Effects, ProAnimator, and video for Paltronics video displays throughout the casin
• Video shoot and editing of special events at the casino
• Worked closely with the Vice President of Marketing on special projects

2006-2007
Decor and Style Magazine
San Diego, CA
Art Director

• Responsible for complete layout, some photography and art selection for a full-color monthly magazine
• Interact with advertisers on ad design, marketing concepts and photography for their artwork
• Supervise multiple interns in selecting their art choices for editorial and graphic work
• Administrator of the company's Web server and all sites, email accounts, and databases

2006-Present
Stand Alone Productions
San Diego, CA
Editor/Producer

• Produce many film segments, including casting, finances, locations and pre-production
• Utilize Final Cut Pro and After Effects for post production on many films
• Serve as a screenplay writer, editor and storyboard artist

2001-2006
PIP Printing and Document Services
Memphis, TN
Graphic Designer

• Responsible for concept and design of print, digital and online artwork
• Pre-press preparations for spot color, four-color, ripping, full-color, poster printing, polyester plates,
  film and a variety of other output methods
• Administrator of the company's Web server and all sites, email accounts, and databases
  1999-2001 Stream International Memphis, TN
  Hardware Technician
• Worked directly with customers to resolve computer hardware and software issues via phone and
  Internet communication
• Promoted to top hardware team after only two months of employment

1997-1999
Dateline Memphis
Memphis, TN
Graphic Designer

• Oversaw layout, advertising placement and design, cover artwork and online content for a
  four-color, biweekly publication
• Authored two regular editorial pieces

SKILLS
Graphic Design, Layout, Pre-Press Preparations, Ripping, Printing, Pre-Flighting, Color Correction, Video
Editing, Animation, Video Effects, Audio Editing, Web Site Development, Web Site Interface Design, Web
Servers, Film Production, Story boarding, Screenwriting, Prop Building, Production Management, Casting,
Computer Hardware/Software Troubleshooting, PC/Macintosh Proficient, Writing, Data Entry, File Management, Internet Savvy, Photography Experience, Darkroom Experience, General Office, Research

SOFTWARE
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Quark XPress, Final Cut Pro, After Affects, ProAnimator, Premiere,
Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Freehand, GoLive, Acrobat, FTP programs, Internet
browsers, Windows, O/S 9.x, OSx

EDUCATION
2001-Present
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

• Completing a B.A. in Communications, concentration in Film and Video Production.
• Minors in Journalism with a Graphic Design concentration, and Photography.
• A director of the campus news program, ENSIGHT.
• Featured at the 2004 and 2005 student film festivals.