Sutton, Nebraska USA

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Graphic Design Web Design Illustration Animation/Flash Web Programming

Database Development Photography Videography Video Editing Audio Editing

2002-2004Central Community College
- Hastings, NE

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Media Arts

Diploma - Graphic Design

Honor Graduate - Media Arts / Graphic Arts

Certificate of Achievement - Electronic Illustration

Certificate of Achievement - Advertising Design

1989-2002Sutton Public Schools - Sutton, NE

High School Diploma

Programming Languages

Skill Name	Skill Level	Last Used	Experience
ActionScript	Intermediate	Currently	26 Yrs.
Ajax	Beginner	Currently	19 Yrs.
ASP	Beginner	Currently	20 Yrs.
CSS	Expert	Currently	24 Yrs.
HTML	Expert	Currently	28 Yrs.
ImageMagick	Intermediate	16 Yrs. ago	4 Yrs.
Java	Intermediate	Currently	24 Yrs.
JavaScript	Intermediate	Currently	24 Yrs.
MySQL	Expert	Currently	22 Yrs.
Perl	Intermediate	Currently	24 Yrs.
PHP	Expert	Currently	22 Yrs.
PostgreSQL	Beginner	Currently	15 Yrs.
RSS	Intermediate	Currently	20 Yrs.
XML	Intermediate	Currently	20 Yrs.

Software

Skill Name	Skill Level	Last Used	Experience
Acrobat	Intermediate	Currently	18 Yrs.
After Effects	Intermediate	Currently	18 Yrs.
Audacity	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
Audition	Expert	Currently	18 Yrs.
Apache HTTP	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
Cinema 4D	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
CorelDRAW	Intermediate	Currently	22 Yrs.
CorelTRACE	Intermediate	Currently	22 Yrs.
Director	Intermediate	22 Yrs. ago	1 Yr.
DRAWings	Intermediate	15 Yrs. ago	3 Yrs.
Dreamweaver	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
Firefox	Expert	Currently	22 Yrs.
Fireworks	Expert	Currently	28 Yrs.
Flash	Expert	Currently	26 Yrs.
Freehand	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
Google Chrome	Expert	Currently	18 Yrs.
Illustrator	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
Image Ready	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
InDesign	Intermediate	Currently	18 Yrs.
Internet Explorer	Expert	Currently	28 Yrs.
MS Office	Expert	Currently	28 Yrs.
Photoshop	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
phpMyAdmin	Expert	Currently	22 Yrs.
phpPgAdmin	Intermediate	Currently	15 Yrs.
PowerPoint	Expert	Currently	28 Yrs.
Premiere	Expert	Currently	20 Yrs.
Quark XPress	Expert	Currently	23 Yrs.
Windows IIS	Intermediate	Currently	21 Yrs.

2007Website: 1st Place - ClayCountyNewsOnline.com

Nebraska Press Association Convention

2007Website: 2st Place - DoniphanHerald.com

Nebraska Press Association Convention

2004Honor Graduate - Media Arts/Graphic Art

Central Community College

2003,2003,2004,2004President's Honor List

Central Community College

2002Early Advantage Scholarship

Central Community College

2002, 2003Pell Grant

Hastings, NE

2002Sutton Educational Foundation Scholarship

Sutton Educational Foundation

2002Outstanding Academic Excellence Award

Sutton Public Schools

2002Best of Show

Sutton Public Schools Art Show

2001, 2002Academic letter

Sutton Public Schools

1998-2002Honor Roll

Sutton Public Schools

2003,2003,2004,20044.0 GPA

Central Community College

2004SkillsUSA/VICA: 3D Animation Judge

Central Community College

2002ACT Score: 25

2004-CurrentFreelance Designer / Owner

TheBluePig, Sutton, Ne

TheBluePig is the name of my freelance web design and graphic design business. With this job I have many job titles: web designer, graphic designer, illustrator, animator, programmer, photographer, videographer, video editor, audio editor, and owner--to name a few.

2007-CurrentPhotographer / Owner

Fundraising Photo Buttons, Sutton, Ne

In 2004, I became part of a startup business that made photo buttons for school fundraisers and other groups.

In 2007, I decided to buy the machinery from my business partner and overhaul the business with a new website, fundraisingbuttons.com. The new website allows fundraisers to run their campaigns easily and organized. It also gives potential customers a real-time look at their customized product before they buy.

2010-CurrentVideo Editor / Owner

Memory-Motion.com, Sutton, Ne

In 2010 I started my most recent venture which is in video editing services.

Services everywhere from graduation slide shows to vacation video editing to funeral slide shows. Check us out at Memory-Motion.com

05/2004-09/2005In-House Graphic Designer

Genie B's Specialties, Sutton, Ne

Before graduating college in 2004, I was already an employee for Genie B's working on websites and other graphic work. Genie B's is a manufacturer, who's core business is mattress protection.

After graduation, I was brought on as a full time, in-house designer. While working at Genie B's I helped design websites, web applications, magazine ads, logos, brochures, business cards, letterheads, labels, and many other projects for the various product lines Genie B's manufactures.

While working as a designer, I also managed a warehouse with about 10-15 employees which shipped hundreds to thousands of orders a day. In addition to management, it was my responsibility to run the UPS system which was integrated with a program I custom programmed for the process. The program included functions to handle orders, choosing picking sequences, printing packing slips, observing inventory, and ensuring quality control.

Previous, Unrelated Jobs

See Below

Obviously the bills need to be paid... But the thing that really drives me to work is the fact that I get to be creative and solve problems.

I was introduced to an early IBM personal computer before I even started school and it captured my imagination. I loved to experiment with DOS and other programs to find out what was possible.

I've always enjoyed drawing and painting and as soon as I was introduced to my first computer graphics program, Kid Pix 1.0, at the age of 7. Even then, I was hooked.

My office is pretty crazy. I have a couple desks, fast Dell computer, and a loud stereo system.

Most prominently, four LCD monitors on a giant metal stand as well as a 22" 1080p LCD. They help me organize my work flow. Photoshop may be running on two of them, while I'm coding in PHP on a third, previewing a website in Firefox on the fourth, and using the fifth for ftp or email. (You can never have too many monitors.)

As for my audio equipment, I have a DAW laptop, external monitor, 24 input mixer, various mics: a 5.1 surround sound mic; three wired; and two wireless, two effect processors, expander/compressor/limiter, bass processor/sonic exciter, stereo 31-band equalizer, two db meters, 400 watt amplifier, and two 150 watt speakers. Oh and then another stereo, because like monitors, you can never have too many speakers.

For photo/video equipment I have a large green screen stand, three 1080p cameras, canon Rebel XT camera, lenses and accessories, and an insane amount of wattage in lighting. (fire extinguisher standing-by. lol.) A lot of this is used in a still brand new business of mine called Memory-Motion.com

Also in my studio are a midi keyboard, a few small keyboards, bass guitar, and electric guitar which I use for music recording with a friend of mine who runs AskDrewNow.com. (I don't actually know how to play any of them very well... but I do know how to record and produce.)

I also have five photo button machines which I use for another business of mine called Fundraising Photo Buttons which helps schools and non-profits raise money for their organizations.

My career ambition for the time being is to keep working as a freelance designer on projects that I enjoy. I love working one on one with my clients and have fun in the entire process. That said, the thought of working as an in-house designer again, I know, would be equally as satisfying.

Creative Management for a design firm has crossed my mind a few times or just simply getting some entry-level people under me as sub-contractors. But for now, I already have my dream job.

Anywhere I have access to the series of tubes.

In high school, living in Nebraska, I worked for a few crop breeding and corn detasseling companies for six years. Long hours, hot days, wet crops, and muddy fields, this is probably why I now have an office job!

There isn't any one particular person. I am constantly inspired by designers from all over the world, and the industry is always changing.

Recently I've been interested in the Web 2.0 look... even though we are slowly evolving toward web 3.0. At any rate, I try to stay as modern as I can.

If I had coworkers, like I did in the past, they would describe me as quiet and laid back but very creative and good at what I do. (Also, computer guru seems to pop up a lot.)

I work at home, so I basically eat whenever I get hungry. It's usually with a fork.

Having a creative job, working at home, and having a great boss...!

Solving problems for clients and hearing how much they enjoy what I have created for them.

The Cisco router manual? ← Outdated Joke :) Seriously, though... I'm sure books are great, but everything relevant to me is on the internet.

My playlist runs the gambit from Classical to Heavy Metal, but usually what is playing is Indie Rock or Alternative.

Deathcab for Cutie is one of my favorites. Music, and indie rock especially, is constantly evolving... so it depends on when you ask me. Sometimes my taste changes monthly.

Watch TV, PS3/Gaming, making stupid youtube videos, going out with friends, photography, or riding my racing quad over some sweet jumps... (or more likely just looking at them in fear.)

I have to walk down a flight of steps... hoping there are no traffic jams along the way.

The mascot is a pig--a blue pig. What's that all about, anyways? (Scary Voice: Nobody knows... oooOOOoooh...)

I have a very small, long-haired, black cat named Fudge. She has a metallic, pink, spiked collar with a skull. She is in no way evil and at no point has she ever been photographed shooting lasers from her eyes. (That's a lie. She is and she has.)