QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in CS3 versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, and Corel Painter for both Mac and PC

Working Knowledge of Flash and Dreamweaver CS3

Strong drawing and rendering abilities with both traditional 2-d and digital media

Highly motivated and creative

Experienced team player and contributing to a studio environment

EMPLOYMENT:

Zero-Point Gameplay
Blackguard Games
Darkson Designs
Paradise Arts
Zeitgeist Games
Old Kigndom Games
BTRC
Pundak Publishing
Dog-Eared Designs
Avlis RPG
Personalized Commissions

-Creation of interior and cover art illustrations for pen and paper games

-Concept design of monsters and characters for potential video game properties

-Design and conceptualize characters and creatures for future miniature and pen & paper games

Freelance Comic Book Flatter
Jul 2006 - Jan 2008

Worked on DC titles for colorist Jeromy Cox:

Catwoman
Death of the New Gods
Justice Society of America
Battle Briton
DMZ
various other titles

-Recognized and met weekly/monthly deadlines

-Learned file preping skills and knowledge of comic book coloring process

Design Internship
June 2005 - August 2005

Jim Henson Company
Hollywood, CA

-Concept design and illustration for future properties

-Creation of Style and Pitch Products for previous and future productions

-Upkeep and organization of visual archives and image database

-Assisting and construction of all in house design layouts and presentations

Freelance Comic Book Inker
Mar 2003 - June 2004

Art Thibert’s Hack Shack Studios
Yorba Linda, CA

Worked on titles:

Marvel Comics: Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Spiderman
Ultimate Spiderman Video Game Concepts/Turnarounds
D.C. Comics: Demon
Wizard Magazine

-Recognized and met daily/weekly deadlines

-Developed studio working and relating skills

-Formulated respect and passion for in progress and collaborated work projects

EDUCATION:

August 2007 - Current

Certificate of Graphic Design
Cuyamaca Community College, El Cajon

January 2001 - December 2005

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
California State University, Fullerton

AWARDS:

Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators Contests

First Place Award
May 2005

Honorable Mention
November 2005

Honorable Mention
November 2004

http://www.scbwi.com/contest.htm