| Cory Atkinson |
4121 P.O. Box
Oceanside,CA 92056
Work:.
760-630-3320
Cell:. 760-224-ACOX
email: HA Visual Machine 4 less |
$$ FREELANCE OR FULL TIME GRAPHIC DESIGNER AVAILABLE $$
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CAREER OBJECTIVE :.
I Specialize in Digital Imaging and Retouching, optimizing of Web images, Web interface Graphics and Print Layout Design and Production. A challenging, full-time or part-time or contract position in Web-Design, Multimedia Production or related fields within a progressive company or corporation where my experience, education, and skills may be utilized for mutual benefit and growth.EXPERIENCE :.
Flash Logo development, Brochure design, Pre-press, Book production, Book cover design, 3-D graphics, Movie posters, CD package design, Patent drawings, Product concept illustration, Web site design Business card design, Sign making and many others.QUALIFICATIONS :.
* Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Intuitive design and development work habits
* Capacity for translating business needs to technical specs for database setup, programming and supporting infrastructure
* Ability to meet or beat client deadlines while providing clear and concise design solutions * Always abreast of new technology developments and their potential to improve the company's overall mission * Ability to identify project risks, make recommendations to minimize risk, and proactively solve problems * Able to effectively operate in a rapid development environment where a strong client focus and an understanding of user needs are essential TECHNICAL SOFTWARE :.
DIGITAL GRAPHICS & SITE DESIGN
Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Adobe Illustrator 10.0
Adobe PageMaker 7.0
Macromedia Flash 4-5 & MX
Macromedia Freehand 10.0
Macromedia Fireworks MX
Dreamweaver MX
Qarbon Viewlet Builder 2
Macromedia Contribute
Corel Graphics Suite 11.0
Director MX DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO AND ANIMATION
Adobe Premiere 6.0
Adobe Streamline 4.0
Bryce 5
Poser 5.0 pro
Real Producer Audio/video
Steinberg Wave Lab 4.0
Swift 3-D 2.0) OPERATING SYSTEMS & MISC.Mac OS 8.0, OS 9.0, OS X
Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP
Windows .NET Enterprise Server
Microsoft Office XP
Microangelo 5.0
QuarkXpress 5.0
Wild Form FLIX 2.0
Adobe Acrobat 5.0
Coldfusion MX
MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF: HTML,DHTML,Execution Knowledge of: Asp, Java ScriptÊ FREELANCE WORK :.Have conceptualized, designed, produced, executed, and published the following websites:
The New Roller Derby DEMON OF THE DERBY The Ann Calvello Story Rock/Pop Band from The Bay AreaHave acted as consultant for a variety of other websites including: SF.49ers Apartment WrestlersDESIGN (and broadcast) PROJECTS I HAVE SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE IN:.
* Package design
* Corporate and event ID (logos, emblems, campaigns)
* Brochures and direct mail
* Catalogs and periodicals
* Advertising (mostly print, both magazine and newsprint)
* Storyboarding for TV commercials
* Trade show design (booths, displays, signage)
* Exterior building design (sign systems, awning design, restaurants)
* Newsletters and periodical publications
* Book covers
* Photography shoot art direction, table-top, interior and location
* Video production & editing
* Commercial voice-over for radio, video and TV RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE :.2 0 0 3 Current Web/Graphic Designer - The Creative Group (San Francisco, CA)
An advertising and marketing agency that works as a temp service for multimedia inclined designers. Certain projects are from high scale to miniscule depending on skill level and experience. Worked onsite and offsite depending on client's status. It's a company that yielded great opportunities for entry level employees. 2 0 0 3 Current Graphic Designer Ð Valley Yellow Pages (Hayward, CA)
Contract position spanning 6 months creating/producing advertisements for local businesses and marketing them in the bay area phone directory. 2 0 0 2 - 2 0 0 3 Graphic Designer Ð Revenue Network (Pleasanton, CA)
3 day freelance project involving a logo business card prints. 2 0 0 1 Current Web/Graphic Designer - Sonmanicphilez (San Leandro, CA),
Sonic the hedgehog fan base site. It contains downloads, news, and other related graphics
that was used for a non-profit organization. It was designed for personal enrichment. 2 0 0 0 - 2 0 0 1 Web/Graphic Designer - The Ghost (Berkley, CA)
Local punk rock band that wanted recognition for their music. This was developed to
increase record sales and to inform about concert info. Designed the graphics, java programming,
and web layout. It contains news, merchandise, concert info, and mp3s of new music.
I worked with Mad Skillz during the pre-production of this site. 1 9 9 9 - 2 0 0 0 UPDATEING THIS YEAR 04: Web/Graphic Designer - The Pirate All Stars (Castro Valley, CA)
The first web site I ever designed during high school. I was referred to this band as their
Web Production Artist. It was a ska band that wanted a web site created in order for record
companies to hear the bands music and inform them on future concerts. It implemented my novice skills of Web Development, Java Programmer, and Graphic Designer. Freelance work during the first few
months that was compensated from the band itself. 1 9 9 9 - 2 0 0 1 Graphic Designer - General Rock Bands (Castro Valley, CA)
Development and creation of CD covers and inserts for various groups. The Pirate All Stars;
Green Light Go; Wunder Years; Sorry About the Fire. PROFESSIONL EDUCATION :.SILICON VALLY COLLEGE fremont CA. Computer Graphics Specialist Curriculum graduation date: May 1995
Experience: March 1998 Full-time academic work. (My education at
Silicon Valley College constitutes a career change as a teacher of Graphics 2000). SOLANO COLLEGE 96-98 A.A
Studied advanced Website Design and page layout. NATIONAL BROADCASTING SCHOOL 1993
Studied Radio Engineering Certified HAYWARD STATE UNIVERSITY 86-90
Music Major, Computer Science Minor ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :.Guitar technician for the rock pop band Simonstinger.com
Audio recording skills using "Acid" Recording studio work. Skilled Guitar /bass 10 years full-time experience as musician. I'm looking for any art related job that requires a wild variety of skills and working knowlege of computer garphics.
PERSONAL NOTE I own a house where the design studio has its own rooms. I inline skate and read a book every week.
I'm proud of my work and dedicated to it. = Interests and activities =
animation, interactive multimedia art, illustration, guitar,
interface design,
Assisting friends in designing websites letterheads and
logos.
Music & video, SoundEdit Remixing, Recording studio
work
Macintosh systems and a variety of printers & scanners, and digital
photography.
US Work Authorization: US authorized
Salary Desired: 12.95 to 15.95/Hr. USA
Travel: 26-50%
Willing to Relocate: Yes
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