Work History:
- May 2007 - Present
- VolrathDesign - Glen Burnie, MD
Freelance Graphic Designer
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Throughout my professional career in the graphic design industry I have also worked as a freelance designer producing identity branding, web design, posters, and various design solutions for corporations and clients. In addition I possess extensive experience interacting with clients and companies to provide creative, modern, and clean graphic design solutions.
- February 2011 - August 2012
- C² Technologies, Inc. / U.S. Defense Security Services - Linthicum, MD
Graphic Designer
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Responsible for providing graphic based indentities and logos for various divisions of the United States Defense Security Services (DSS) within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Working with top company officials to provide interactive multimedia solutions aimed to improve the training guidelines through creative implementation of print, web, and graphic design layouts. Utilized concept sketching, wire-framing, and story-boarding to create graphic design presentations and proposals to internal clients.
- March 2010 - March 2011
- Paper Catalogs Online - Annapolis, MD
Graphic Designer & Project Lead
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Implemented online catalog services through resolute work ethic by converting print based catalogs into digital versions. Developed and designed first ever training program to be utilized by the company for future trainees, implementing simple checklist design. Coordinated with with clients to provide personal service for their interactive online catalogs. Served as head graphic and web designer for print and web layouts multimedia layouts. Managed and directed team members on a day-to-day basis to create innovative and creative solutions for the client's needs.
- February 2010 - December 2010
- Atlantic Fitness Products - Odenton, MD
Web Designer & Web Developer
Designed web sites, logos, and branding solutions from concept to development. Also responsible for the maintenance of the redesign as well as overseeing the graphical maintenance and web site development process.
- March 2009 - August 2009
- Pandora Jewelry - Columbia, MD
Graphic Designer
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Designed sample graphic tools for jewelry trade shows in Las Vegas, and served as lead designer creating layouts of jewelry catalogues. Provided rapid turnaround service for immediate client interests. Worked closely with art directors and other team members to produce catalog and chart solutions used by jewelry stores across North America.
- December 2008 - April 2009
- Great Works America (Malibu Rum) - New York, NY
Interactive Graphic Designer
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Worked directly with the Malibu Rum company to create an interactive cell phone bowling game's environmental backgrounds. Operated as lead designer to create imagery used as both the interactive and static backgrounds for the game's concept. Collaborated with a team of coders and play testers prior to release during the final release period.
- September 2002 - February 2007
- CyberEvolution - Baltimore, MD
Environmental Game Designer
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Specialized in the overall environmental level design to be used for competitive tournaments all over North America. Served as lead designer and concept artist working closely with professional teams to produce the final product which has received international praise and recognition over time.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts
UMBC
- Baltimore, MD
- Major: Graphic Design
- Design Foundation
Harford Community College
- Bel Air, MD
- Major: Graphic Design
My Skills:
- Software Proficiencies
- Photoshop CS5
- Illustrator CS5
- InDesign CS5
- Dreamweaver CS5
- (X)HTML/CSS
- Quark Xpress 8.0
- Acrobat Pro
- Sony Vegas 7.0
- Microsoft Excel 2010
- Microsoft Power-Point 2010
- MacOSX
- All Windows Platforms
- Valve Hammer 4.0
- Design Skills
- Concept Artwork Layout
- Environmental Artwork Drawing
- Figure / Modular Drawing
- Print Layout
- Sketching / Storyboarding
- Photography
- Logo / Identity Design
- Website Design / Layout
- Magazine / Brochure Design
- Secondary Knowledge
- Flash CS5
- Javascript, jQuery
- mySQL database management
- 3D Studio Max
- zBrush
Contact Information
- Baltimore, Maryland
- 443.504.3586
- colin@volrathdesign.com
Follow Me
- LinkedIn
Resources
- Download Resume
- Download Portfolio
Awards / Recognition
- 2010 Arbalet Cup Map Contest 2nd Place
- 2007 Urban Forest Project Winner
- 2002 CyberEvolution Map Contest Winner
- 2004 CyberEvolution Map Contest Winner
Clients / Past Consulting Work:
- Print Falcon
- Near Infinity
- Invertix
- Rocks Realty
- Schwinn Tours & Travel
- Scoops Pub & Pizza
- Paper Catalogs Online
- Atlantic Fitness Products
- Pandora Jewelry
- CyberEvolution
- E-Sports Entertainment Association
- Ecotone Inc
