649 South Ridgeley Drive, Apt. 106, Los Angeles, California 90036
Cell: 626.228.5326 Email: emarkv22@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Highly self motivated, creative and professional
experienced Computer Graphics Specialist seeks a company
where I can apply my creative graphic skills in high-end computer applications.
SUMMARY
Creative, skilled & multitasking Graphic
Specialist with more than 12 years experience. Trained by Gnomon Visual Effects
as 3D Artist. A one man show graphic expert with extensive experience in Photoshop, multimedia and print design including digital rendering and color
management. Professionally skilled in creating corporate and new business high
quality designs including design concepts, producing and managing prints in
small and large formats, interactive presentations plus video editing and
photography. Experienced with latest hardware and software products with
knowledge of problem solving/troubleshooting. Willing to learn latest Graphic Software and Technologies for company’s benefit. A fast learner, fast worker and team player professional.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Skills
- Proficient on Mac and PC
- Digital Rendering/Enhancing
- Photo Retouching
- 3D Modeling
- Texture Mapping
- 3D Animation
- Architectural Rendering
- Corporate branding
- Logo design
- Page layout design
- Web Design
- Color Management
- Presentation
- Marketing Tools Design
- Photography
- Video Editing
Software Tools
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe In Design
- QuarkXpress
- Autodesk Maya 3D
- Adobe Flash
- Dreamweaver
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- Microsoft Works
- After Effects
- Final Cut Pro
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
LANGDON WILSON INTERNATIONAL (Architectural Firm)
Los Angeles, CA (2001-Present)
Position: Senior Computer Graphic Specialist
- Responsible on managing the Graphics Department.
- Directed in-house creative talent.
- Accountable for achieving statistically successful proposal presentations.
- Responsibilities included design as well as budgeting time and resources.
- Responsible for enhancing High-End 3D and 2D Graphics as well as photographs.
- Image Retouching and Enhancing. Photo Renderings.
- Responsible on creating innovative Designs and Marketing Materials.
- Responsible for Enhancing Handrawn and Digital Renderings as well as developing colored Plans, Elevations, and Perspective Drawings.
- Develops Digital and Print Marketing Presentations.
- Scanning and Digital Manipulation and image organization.
- Re-designed Company’s Website and Branding.
- Large and Small Media Printing / Color Management.
- Responsible for photographing models and buildings.
- Troubleshoot Technical Difficulties (Software/Hardware)
Selected Accomplishments:
- Worked on graphics for well known projects including The Grove at Farmer’s Market, Cedars-Sinai North Critical Care Unit, Fox Entertainment and more.
- Created and Designed promotional books, catalogs, brochures and digital presentations for Local and International Projects.
- Digitally transformed artist’s linework rendering into enhanced/colored artwork for various local projects
FREELANCE DESIGNING
Local and International (1998-Present)
Position: Freelance Multimedia/Graphic Designer
- Digital Renderings, Image Enhancing, Retouching. Digital art portrait.
- T-Shirt and Promotional Items
- Creates and Designs Business Marketing Materials including Print, Multimedia, Logo, Website design.
- Creates and Designs Invitations, Posters, Cards and other materials for personal uses.
- Produces animated photo-montage and video editing for wedding and special occasions.
- Photographs portrait shots, wedding and other events.
Selected Accomplishments:
- Created Digital Art Portraits for various people. Inspired by ED PARKER JR (Martial Arts Master and Professional Artist)
- Created Brochures and Presentation Boards for Local and International projects Architectural Firms and Private companies.
ABC IMAGING (Graphic & Printing Company)
Los Angeles, CA (2000-2001)
Position: Digital Output Specialist / Graphic Designer
- Responsible for managing colored digital outputs in small and large formats with color management/manipulation including business cards, posters, books, flyers and brochures.
- Operated colored and b&w printing machines
- Scanning, mounting boards, laminating, trimming and binding.
- Designed Brochures, Flyers, Logos and Book Covers.
CARICO OF CALIFORNIA
Commerce, CA (1998-2002)
Position: Computer Operator / Graphic Designer
- Responsible for creating Business Marketing Materials
- Managed customer records, billing, data entry
- Developed computer generated presentations
- Designed book presentations
- Created Company’s Website
PACIFIC MASTER CRAFT
Los Angeles, CA (1996-1998)
Position: Computer Operator / Graphic Designer
- Designed company’s logo.
- Produced business cards, forms, flyers, presentations, website.
EDUCATION
- Gnomon Visual Effects, Hollywood, CA
3D Modeling / Texture Mapping / 3D Animation / Visual Effects / Rendering - Integrated Design Technologies (IDT), Pasadena, CA
Web / Multimedia / Graphic Specialist
- Micro Solution Institute of Technology, Los Angeles, CA
Webmaster / Graphic Designer Certificate
- Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
Graphic Design / 3D Modeling & Animation Classes
Video Editing
Computer Science Classes
- John Marshall High School, Pasadena, CA
PORTFOLIO