the-art-man.com branding samples

EXPERTISE
Over 15 years experience in the Design Industry – corporate marketing, brand identity, design integration throughout all media
Over 10 years experience in Flash design and animation
Over 5 years experience in UI Design and Total User Experience – design, development and implementation

OVERVIEW
Conceptualize and build User Interfaces in order to promote products or services
Visualize an end product and create the strategy to get from start to finish
Brand Identity, Logo and Typography, Web Design, Graphic Layout, Flash, and Animation skills
Creativity and artistic talents displayed from conceptualization to implementation
Storyboard, research color theory, analyze the competition for overall sense of the look
Demonstrate with mockups of print mailers, brochures, color scheme and logo to show integration of design
Work with teams or independently as needed

SKILLS
Flash, Action Script, XML, Flex, InDesign, Shockwave, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, GoLive, Captivate, Articulate, Cubase, SonicFoundry, FreeHand, PageMaker, Director, Swift 3D, JavaScript, CSS, HTML

Aug ’06 – present: SEI Learning Solutions
Computer-based training and e-learning company utilizes Flash designer for interactive, web, and graphic design.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and develop custom GUIs in order to present the client's training information, geared toward educating a target market demographic. Flash action-scripting is utilized in order to make the educational material engaging and interactive, as well as informative. Captivate and SnagIt applications utilized for real-time software simulations. XML scripting is utilized in order to translate the client's educational information into the interface layouts. SonicFoundry and Cubase software applications are used for narration audio recording and track mixing. Designer's skills are also utilized internally for marketing the company via corporate website and print collateral.
RESULTS: Increased brand awareness and strengthening business partnerships in both the Government and Private sectors.

Mar ’02 – Aug '06: Detto Technologies
Software Development company needs Marketing materials created by Senior Designer to promote business strategy and products.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Design flyers, posters, banners, and brochures to promote products, events, and corporate literature. Unique designs including logo design, branding, photo selection, print and packaging layouts designed and executed in order to launch new software products, bundles, and packages. Signage and point-of-purchase displays designed and produced in order to promote the company’s market presence and awareness at conventions and public forums. Design and maintain web site and additional web pages and portals. Create custom eCommerce web channels for OEM partners and customers.
RESULTS: Increased brand awareness in OEM partnerships such as DELL, Gateway and HP, and retail channels, translating in increased sales volume. Successful IPO within the OTCBB Stock Market.

The-art-man.com
Personal freelance business providing design services to a diverse clientele ranging from corporate to the artistic. Digital services range from Brand Identity, Logo Design, Website Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia and Flash. Timelines and budgets met, establishing a list of repeat and continuing client relationships.

Coldwell Banker Bain
Real Estate company utilized Senior Designer for promoting services, events, and market presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Logo design, business papers, and real estate yard sign design. Ad creation for market presence in Seattle Times and Pacific Lifestyles Magazine. Overhaul of branding and design of the “Exceptional Properties” campaign, which included new logo design, color scheme, branding, print materials and signage.
RESULTS: Increased brand awareness of the “Exceptional Properties” and “Concierge” programs.

freeinternet.com
Free Internet service company required the Senior Designer to produce Marketing materials to promote the company and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Created ad layouts for print media to promote market presence. Designed corporate collateral package including media jacket, letterhead, envelopes, business cards, and CD-ROM foldout jackets. Designed user interface for interactive CD-ROM containing software and affiliate content. Designed and created 3D animated logos, created rich-media ad banners with Flash Shockwave. Designed online interactive content pages in HTML and JavaScript.
RESULTS: Increased brand awareness in OEM partnerships and retail channels, which translated into increased sales volume.

ImagiCorps
Visual merchandise company utilized Graphic Designer to create and produce print materials and retail signage for clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Designed point-of-purchase displays and in-store kiosks by sketching freehand and then building digital mockups and production specs in Photoshop and Illustrator.
RESULTS: Increased brand awareness in OEM partnerships such as Nintendo, Starbucks, Disney and AT&T, and retail channels, translating in increased sales volume. Maintained company’s high standing in the digital gaming industry and keeps company a fixture at the prestigious “e3” annual convention.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Design: University of Colorado, Boulder

PORTFOLIO
www.the-art-man.com/samples
www.the-art-man.com/Flash

WEBSITE DESIGNS - CORPORATE
www.the-art-man.com/score
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www.biofeedbacksolutions.com
www.devinconsulting.com
www.detto.com/hp/systemadvisor
www.detto.com/systemax/hotproductsconsole2.html

WEBSITE DESIGNS - FLASH/CUSTOM
www.ryancohan.com
www.the-art-man.com/aurelio
www.freedomta2.com
www.the-art-man.com/race2pcsuite.html