Resume

Selected Accomplishments

  •  Animation and coding for American Greetings Pipeline of Innovation (POI) Flash Presentation
  •  3D animated cards and videos for various American Greetings’ Presentations.
  •  Developed program to convert a 136-page InDesign catalog into web-viewable format
  •  Wrote application to convert images from standard print format to several various electronic formats
  •  Programmed Applescript for the purpose of automating the preparation of raw electronic art files
  •  Co-created procurement process for retrieval and processing original art files from the creative department
  •  Improved efficiency of archived materials for easier retrieval
  •  Acted as consultant / liaison on problem solving issues involving Mac and IBM computer systems

Professional Experience

 Web/Multi-media Programming and Development

  •  Created and programed client web sites utilizing current programming/scripting languages
  •  Developed and produced multimedia CD’s and presentations for clients using Director, Flash and various other methods
  •  Gathered client information and offered several options based on that input

 Design

  •  Co-designed trade show sell sheet and American Greetings Recruitment Brochure
  •  Designed various sell sheets for both Licensed and non-Licensed properties
  •  Produced multiple pieces used in the seasonal retail selling cycle publication

 Miscellaneous Programming

  •  Programmed interactive scheduling spreadsheet using Excel and Visual Basic

 Image Manipulation

  •  Color corrected and retouched images from various sources for a variety of clients using Photoshop
  •  Photographed unique corrugated / permanent display options, product arrays and individual product shots
  •  Photographed several group events
  •  Scanned and color corrected original art utilized in product and merchandising displays

 3D Visualization

  •  Designed prototypes of product, display options and retail environments through various 3D and 2D software packages
  •  Created unique 3D animation sequences used in various American Greetings CD-ROM catalogs and presentations

 Physical Design

  •  Designed corrugated and permanent display layout options and attractive / functional showrooms used for tours

 Organizational Experience

  •  Trained entry level personnel and freelance associates on the use of 3D programs, color correcting techniquesand various other graphic art programs
  •  Organized and managed electronic files used to create print and electronic catalogs
  •  Maintained process for organizing seasonal product samples and fixtures

Computer Knowledge

 HTML, PHP, CSS, MySQL, AJAX, Perlscript, Javascript, Unity 3D, Flash, Director, C/C++, BBEdit, Ultra Edit, Visual Basic, ElectricImage, form•Z, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Powerpoint, QuarkXpress, Freehand, Applescript

Employment History

 American Greetings 2005 - present

   Sr. Image Specialist

   Marketing Communications

 AGS Custom Graphics, Inc. 2000 - 2005

   Electronic Media Specialist and 3D Animator / Illustrator

   Creative Group

 green mane studio 2000 - present

   Owner / Developer

 American Greetings 1995 - 2000

   Procurement Specialist and 3D Animator / Illustrator

   Graphic Design Resources / Retail Graphics

 American Greetings 1990 - 1995

   Merchandising Specialist

   Product Management

Education

 Associate of Business Administration, Major in Computer Science Cuyahoga Community College, 1997

 Digital Design Diploma Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 2010

 BS in Game Design Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 2015

 BS in Computer Science Baldwin-Wallace College, Current