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gmdavis62@yahoo.com |
Gary
M. Davis
338 Susquehanna Road
Rochester, New York 14618
585.244.5177 |
WHAT I DO |
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I use
my creative, technical and problem solving
abilities to make products easier to use. I
design with increased productivity, reduced
training, style and innovation in mind. |
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WHERE I'VE DONE IT |
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XEROX
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Rochester, New
York |
March
1996- Present |
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User
Interaction Designer -Provided client user
interaction support for major operating systems
including Web, Macintosh, OS2, Windows 3.x, 95
and NT. Created specifications for operational
models and corporate branding. Provided icons,
storyboards and usability guidance. |
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MARIETTA
CORPORATION |
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Cortland, New
York |
July
1995 - February 1996 |
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Freelance
Designer - Designed custom amenities labeling and
carton graphics for several national hotel
chains. Developed contract packaging for national
manufacturers. Trained staff in efficient use of
software. Performed troubleshooting to resolve
software conflicts for staff. |
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SMITH
CORONA CORPORATION |
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Cortland, New
York |
March
1994 - July 1995 |
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Staff
Designer - Explored new product concepts and
modified existing products. Developed graphical
user interface designs. Established work flow
procedures for the team. Provided computer
training and technical support. Coordinated
internal and external services. |
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CLEARY
GRAPHICS, INC. |
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Fayetteville,
New York |
October
1990 - February 1994 |
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Designer/Systems
Manager - Created publications in various
languages. Pioneered work-group procedures and
trained employees in the efficient use of
software. Provided computer hardware and software
support. Implemented an automated backup and
archive system to prevent data loss. |
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BENTEN
ASSOCIATES |
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Liverpool, New
York |
April
1989 - October 1990 |
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Imagesetting
Specialist - Designed and digitally created
publications and illustrations. Operated
sophisticated imagesetting equipment. Advised
clients on the use of software and hardware. |
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CROSMAN
AIR GUNS |
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East
Bloomfield, New York |
July
1987 - August 1989 |
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Freelance
Designer - Improved the marketability of some
existing products through design modifications.
Developed comprehensive designs for new products.
Designed packaging and contributed to the
creative design of promotional schemes. |
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RANGING
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East Bloomfield,
New York |
April
1987 - August 1989 |
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Freelance
Designer - Assisted the company's expansion into
new markets by developing several new products.
Designed packaging and logos, created
illustrations and coordinated printing. |
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WHAT ELSE I DO |
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Awarded
U.S. Patent 06134019 for User Interaction enhancements
Expertise in computer graphics and understanding
of PostScript computer language
I have created custom software and computer
simulations for professional and personal use. I
dabble in HTML and related web creation. |
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WHERE I WENT |
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SYRACUSE
UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, New York
Bachelor of Industrial Design, May 1985 |