About David


I am a Graphic Artist based in Los Angeles, CA, providing a variety of services to a wide range of clients and employers.
My areas of expertise include Web Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Cartooning, Storyboarding and Conceptual Design. I also consult with regards to usability and other user interface issues, web hosting, and technical support for the Mac OS. I teach college level courses, provide individual advising and training with a variety of software packages, as well as design concepts for print and the web.

My comprehensive knowledge of visual media includes proficiency in a variety of digital design tools used in the creation of websites, advertising, marketing and sales; including: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign, Dreamweaver, Quark Xpress, and more...


Professional Summary

resume

education

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
BFA: Illustration
Awards: Chairman’s Merit Award for three years, Illustration Department scholarship, Published in 1995 Cartooning Portfolio

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
January 1996-August 1996.
Major: Graphic Design and Production using Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator.


technical skills

Computer: Mac OS X, Windows XP
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Indesign, Quark Xpress, Corel Painter, Microsoft Office, XHTML, CSS

Areas of Expertise:Web Design, Interface Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Cartooning, Storyboards, Conceptual Design, Digital Photography, Video Camera Work, Video Editing

experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Mineral/HIP Design, Burbank, CA | 09/2009 - 01/2010, 08 – 09/2008, 4/2008

  • Designed flyer and ad for Monte Nido & Associates training event
  • Designed posters and newspaper ads for movie screening event in Portland, OR
  • Designed 2008 and 2009 print ads for Monte Nido & Associates facilities
  • Completed layout & made revisions for Eating Disorder Center brochure
  • Converted Business Card files from Illustrator to Indesign Format
  • Fixed pre-press issues with 2009 Monte Nido & Associates brochure

Web Designer

MINDS eHealth, Baltimore, MD | 08/2009 - Present

  • Designed and coded MINDS eHealth website
  • Created Postcards promoting the program and the website
  • Advised on usability, web hosting, and technologies for website
  • Hired and managed copywriter

Web Designer

ScriptPimp.com, Hollywood, CA | 09/2008 - 10/2009

  • Created new visual identity and user interface, redesigning and coding current version of website
  • Designed user interface and mockups for My Script Pimp, shopping cart, and registration pages
  • Conceptualized and storyboarded Flash animations for Flash artist
  • Designed and produced web banners and print advertisements
  • Advised on usability, interface, and workflow issues
  • Coordinate with programmers and flash artist

Web Designer

RealSportFight.com, Los Angeles, CA | 09/2008 - 02/2009

  • Designed user interface and look and feel for website
  • Designed company logo

Web Designer

Cal State Dominguez Hills, Dominguez Hills, CA | 08/2008

Web Designer

Treo International, Orange County, CA | 06 - 11/2008

  • Designed user interface, look and feel, and Flash banners for proposed Treo International website
  • Redesigned and hand coded Treonet.com

Web Designer

Faye Pollack & Associates, Encino, CA | 06 - 07/2008

  • Designed and produced mock ups for redesign of the FPA website
  • Conceptualized and storyboarded Flash animations for home page

Visual Media Instructor | Project Advisor

Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA | 05/2008 – Present

  • Advise students in the Independent Artists Program on the planning, designing and producing the final artwork for their CD covers, websites, and other promotional materials using the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Taught IAP Students basic design concepts for self promotion using Photoshop, Illustrator and other software packages

Web Designer | Illustrator

MacArt Films, Los Angeles, CA | 05/2008 & 01/2006

  • Designed and coded MacArt Films.com using XHTML and CSS
  • Illustrated sample storyboards from script to pitch Finding Fate film to potential investors
  • Illustrated and redesigned splash page for original website

Web Designer

Pringo Networks, Los Angeles, CA | 12/2007 – 02/2008

  • Designed user interface, creating wireframes and look and feel for social networking component of the Adam Carolla Radio Show website
  • Created preliminary proposal for ModelsTXT model portfolio and networking site
  • Designed and did preliminary coding for Pringo Express
  • Completed look and feel mock ups for Hoops Network from wire frames

Web Designer

Transamerican Auto Parts, Compton, CA | 11/2006 – 09/2007

  • Redesigned Smittybilt.com
  • Designed and hand coded web pages and email blasts for Performance Products, 4 wheel parts and other Transamerican web properties
  • Created web banners, icons, and illustrations
  • Worked in a production environment

Freelance Web Designer

MigDooley.com, Washington, DEC | 12/2005 – 12/2006

  • Designed and coded website

Graphic Arts Instructor

Los Angeles College International, Los Angeles, CA | 01/2004 – 04/2007

  • Taught Graphic Arts courses utilizing traditional and digital methods
  • Taught Web Design students how to build websites with Dreamweaver and Photoshop
  • Assisted Department Chair developing course curriculum, and suggested resources for library

Web Designer

Capicu-film.com, New York, NY | 5/2003 – 3/2004

  • Designed website for award winning short film
  • Advised client on web hosting and domain name issues

Graphic Designer | Production Artist

MusicSymbols.biz, New York, NY | 5/2002 – 8/2003

  • Redesigned the company logo and clothing labels
  • Designed the graphics for the Music Symbols product line which includes leather wristbands, t-shirts, and tote bags
  • Designed company website

Graphic Designer

Communications Careers for Latinos, Inc., New York, NY | 8 – 10/2002

  • Created the visual identity for the 3rd Latin Communications Conference that took place at Columbia University
  • Designed the Digital Divide logo

Designer | Graphic Artist | Media Lab Manager

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY | 02/1999 - 08/2003

  • Designed and modified graphics for the 2002 Siggraph Electronic Theatre
  • Recreated, updated and maintained Computer Art website
  • Designed and produced all of the promotional material for the Computer Art Department