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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
- Designed social networking component for Adam Carolla Radio Show website
- Created new visual identity and user interface for Scriptpimp.com
- Lead designer for Smittybilt.com redesign
- Designed and hand coded web pages and email blasts for Transamerican Auto Parts websites
- Created logos, illustrations, and icons for employers and freelance clients
- Created the logo and visual indentity for the 3rd Latin Communications Conference
- Designed and maintained the School of Visual Arts BFA Computer Art website
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.
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
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
- Created HTML and CSS templates for the Cal State Dominguez Hills College of Extended Education website
- Created section header banners for the individual Extended Education Departments
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