1321 SW 93rd CT.
Miami, FL. 33174
Motion Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Motion Graphic designer, Editor, and Illustrator specializing in developing ideas into visual examples and creating effective storytelling through video, animation, and compelling imagery. Former Interactive developer responsible for creating optimized web-based banner advertising for clients. Graphic Designer with several years experience in both pre-press and digital advertising.
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Technical Skills
Hardware: Cross Platform proficient in PC – Macintosh
Operating Systems: Mac OS X – Windows.
Programming Languages and Scripting: Actionscript – Javascript – HTML5 – CSS – CSS2 – CSS3
Databases: Python – PERL – PHP
Applications: Adobe Creative Suite Proficient in Photoshop – After Effects – Premiere Pro – Illustrator – InDesign – Flash/Animate
Professional Experience
Publicis.Sapient Corporation / Razorfish Corp.
2911 Grand Ave #100b,
Miami, FL 33133.
December 2011 – Present
Interactive Studio Developer
Creation and development of motion graphics, storyboards, and animations for various clients and internal projects, including storyboard development and revisions with creatives. Clients include Fiat-Chrysler Group, Carnival Cruises, Visit Florida, and Orange Theory Fitness.
- Collaborated with creatives and designers to develop envisioned scenes.
- Provided visual storyboards for projects and templates for digital/film shoots.
- Created illustrations used in promotional materials and client pitches.
- Designed motion info graphics, intros, and hand-drawn animation for projects.
- Translated loose stories and scripts into storyboards and animatics for directors and photographers.
Sapient Corporation
605 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
2007 – 2011
Interactive Developer
Created animated experiences, games, and banner ads, for Sprint Corporation, Citibank NA, and others. Developed low-bandwidth development concepts and animation techniques utilizing Adobe Flash and Actionscripting. Facilitated communication with team members in Sapient India regarding QA and animation techniques to improve overall efficiency and performance.
- Collaborated with client design team to create animations.
- Developed animated banners from still images using Adobe Flash.
- Developed novel ways to use vector artwork to reduce KB sizes in pre-broadband limitations.
Nova Consulting Inc.
10486 NW 31st Terr.
Miami, FL. 33172
Jan 2007 – July 2007
Graphic Designer / Website Development – CMS
Created visually appealing Microsoft Word Templates for Reports. Designed created and deployed scalable CMS for a Minority-owned, medium-sized architectural consulting firm in South Florida.
- Created modern, clean looking CMS-based website.
- Updated project documentation and presentation materials.
- Graphic design and illustration for company materials.
Wheel Discount / Martino Tire Company
11380 NW 34th Street
Miami, Florida 33178
Feb 2005 – Jan 2007
Day to day modifications of a leading auto retailer’s web presence and subsidiary websites. Graphic design and pre-press work for sales literature and materials.
- Updated websites and optimized assets for faster performance.
- Collaborated with outside vendors to insure printed materials were to spec.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree, Fine Arts, NWSA school – 1997
Miami-Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue,
Miami, FL.
CERTIFICATIONS | TRAINING
Microsoft Office Certified 2013
Adobe Creative Cloud 2015 PS, Premiere, After Effects, Certified
Lynda.Com Training Completed Adobe Flash cs6-cs7
Classically trained in Fine Arts