VolrathDesign

Work History:

February 2011 - Present

C² Technologies, Inc. / U.S. Defense Security Services - Linthicum, MD

Junior Graphic Designer

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.

March 2010 - March 2011

Paper Catalogs Online - Annapolis, MD

Graphic Designer / Production Executive

Implemented online catalog services through resolute work ethic by converting print based catalogs into digital versions. 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 / 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.

April 2010 - August 2010

Pandora Jewelry - Columbia, MD

Graphic Designer

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 2009 - April 2010

Great Works America (Malibu Rum) - New York, NY

Interactive Designer

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

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

Work History:

Junior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer / Production Executive

Web Designer / Developer

Graphic Designer

Interactive Designer

Environmental Game Designer

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UMBC

Harford Community College

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