Objective
Network and connect to obtain a full-time design position with the potential for growth and opportunity to make a positive impact. Utilize and challenge my skills while working with other smart, inquisitive and creative people.
Technical Skills
Adobe Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Dreamweaver (html/css), Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Apple Aperture, Final Cut Pro X, iWork (Keynote, Numbers, Pages), Motion, OSX, Xcode (Interface Builder)
Other Art Directors Toolkit, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), 3DS Max
Photo Batch Processing, Color Correction, Digital SLRs, Image Editing, Studio Lighting
Work Experience
Founder, Apptopus, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 2010-Present
Established Apptopus, Inc. June ’10. Secured funding for the company. Designed the UI/UX for CollabraCam. Authored a provisional patent with illustrations and flow charts of the app interface. Contracted and worked closely with the developers for the app development. Developed company and product branding, websites and User Guide. Released CollabraCam on the Appstore Feb ’11. Currently developing a new app with another in ideation.
Graphic Designer/Consultant, KH Creative LLC, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2005-Present
Serviced clients through consultation, branding, logo design, desktop publishing, copywriting, proofreading and editing, illustration, photography, multimedia and web design. Provided pro bono design work at Startup Weekend and photography of artwork for yearly posters to Celebration on the Grand.
Visual Designer/Branding Specialist, Global Forex Trading, Ada, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2006-2007
Edited video, screen capture, audio and motion graphics for trade show and training webinars. Designed Flash and gif banner ads. Authored successful $50k proposal to upgrade the design department from PCs to Macs.
Production Artist, X-Rite, Grandville, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2006
Produced rush job PowerPoint presentation for marketing, delivered on time and under budget. Revised internal and external marketing assets for branding and identity transition. Created promotional HTML email blasts.
Graphic Designer, Spartan Stores Graphic Services, Grand Rapids, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2005-2006
Blue lined and placed cuts in weekly grocery ads. Collaborated with the Senior Graphic Designer to create design comps for external client presentations. Designed point-of-sale materials, direct mail and signage.
Graphic Designer, Priority Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2004-2005
Designed flyers, posters, brochures, booklets and other informational graphics and materials for internal and external clients. Conceptualized and developed the corporate brand guide in print and as an interactive PDF. Created PowerPoint presentations for large group agent meetings and Hope College seminars.
Art Director, Salon Enterprises, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2000-2002
Developed creative direction for marketing initiatives of Panopoulos Salons, Haircuts Plus and Chic University with print advertising, catalogs, direct mail postcards, newsletters, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale materials and packaging design (color separations). Photographed products, sponsored events and models in studio and on location. Produced television commercials, salon trends and training videos.
Education
Ferris State University/Kendall College, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2003-2004
Coursework Digital Animation and Game Design
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan 1992-2000
Bachelor of Science Film and Video Animation Emphasis with Minor in Art and Design
Bachelor of Science Photography
Accolades
Webby Awards CollabraCam recognized as an Official Honoree and a Nominee in Mobile and App categories
Faygo Centennial Flavor Contest “Birthday Cake” label design awarded Third Place and $500 cash prize
Be Healthy Magazine Contributed photography for cover shot, cover story and two-page spread for first issue
ADDY Awards Contributed character illustration and CD label design for The Rapid “Call me, Busman” campaign
KAFI Haircuts Plus “Dream Destination” commercial awarded First Place Gold Award for Commercial Work
Network and connect to obtain a full-time design position with the potential for growth and opportunity to make a positive impact. Utilize and challenge my skills while working with other smart, inquisitive and creative people.
Technical Skills
Adobe Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Dreamweaver (html/css), Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Apple Aperture, Final Cut Pro X, iWork (Keynote, Numbers, Pages), Motion, OSX, Xcode (Interface Builder)
Other Art Directors Toolkit, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), 3DS Max
Photo Batch Processing, Color Correction, Digital SLRs, Image Editing, Studio Lighting
Work Experience
Founder, Apptopus, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 2010-Present
Established Apptopus, Inc. June ’10. Secured funding for the company. Designed the UI/UX for CollabraCam. Authored a provisional patent with illustrations and flow charts of the app interface. Contracted and worked closely with the developers for the app development. Developed company and product branding, websites and User Guide. Released CollabraCam on the Appstore Feb ’11. Currently developing a new app with another in ideation.
Graphic Designer/Consultant, KH Creative LLC, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2005-Present
Serviced clients through consultation, branding, logo design, desktop publishing, copywriting, proofreading and editing, illustration, photography, multimedia and web design. Provided pro bono design work at Startup Weekend and photography of artwork for yearly posters to Celebration on the Grand.
Visual Designer/Branding Specialist, Global Forex Trading, Ada, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2006-2007
Edited video, screen capture, audio and motion graphics for trade show and training webinars. Designed Flash and gif banner ads. Authored successful $50k proposal to upgrade the design department from PCs to Macs.
Production Artist, X-Rite, Grandville, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2006
Produced rush job PowerPoint presentation for marketing, delivered on time and under budget. Revised internal and external marketing assets for branding and identity transition. Created promotional HTML email blasts.
Graphic Designer, Spartan Stores Graphic Services, Grand Rapids, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2005-2006
Blue lined and placed cuts in weekly grocery ads. Collaborated with the Senior Graphic Designer to create design comps for external client presentations. Designed point-of-sale materials, direct mail and signage.
Graphic Designer, Priority Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan (OfficeTeam) 2004-2005
Designed flyers, posters, brochures, booklets and other informational graphics and materials for internal and external clients. Conceptualized and developed the corporate brand guide in print and as an interactive PDF. Created PowerPoint presentations for large group agent meetings and Hope College seminars.
Art Director, Salon Enterprises, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2000-2002
Developed creative direction for marketing initiatives of Panopoulos Salons, Haircuts Plus and Chic University with print advertising, catalogs, direct mail postcards, newsletters, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale materials and packaging design (color separations). Photographed products, sponsored events and models in studio and on location. Produced television commercials, salon trends and training videos.
Education
Ferris State University/Kendall College, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2003-2004
Coursework Digital Animation and Game Design
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan 1992-2000
Bachelor of Science Film and Video Animation Emphasis with Minor in Art and Design
Bachelor of Science Photography
Accolades
Webby Awards CollabraCam recognized as an Official Honoree and a Nominee in Mobile and App categories
Faygo Centennial Flavor Contest “Birthday Cake” label design awarded Third Place and $500 cash prize
Be Healthy Magazine Contributed photography for cover shot, cover story and two-page spread for first issue
ADDY Awards Contributed character illustration and CD label design for The Rapid “Call me, Busman” campaign
KAFI Haircuts Plus “Dream Destination” commercial awarded First Place Gold Award for Commercial Work