STEPHEN GASKINS
sgaskins@stephengaskins.com
www.stephengaskins.com Cell #: (954) 822-9567

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my knowledge and experience to provide state of the art graphic and web designs, productions, and impressive results that will increase a company’s profit margins while enhancing my professional development.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Knowledgeable in the areas of:
Programming: XHTML, CSS, and ActionScript
• Technology: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe InDesign, Logic, Pro Tools, Bias Peak Pro, Excel, and PowerPoint

WORK EXPERIENCE

ZOE4LIFE GRAPHICS & PRODUCTIONS, Oakland, CA (10/08 – Present)
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, & RECORDING ENGINEER
• Managed Web Department, developed diverse websites for clientele, and met and conferred with client to ensure satisfactory web design.
• Designed art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media, such as books, magazines, television, and marketing resources.
• Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copied, selected style and size of type, and arranged layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and esthetic design concepts.
• Presented sample of proposed layout to client for approval; prepared notes and instructions for team who assembled and prepared final layouts for printing; reviewed final layout and suggested improvements as needed.
• Prepared illustrations and/or rough sketches of material according to instructions of client or supervisor; and, as necessary, photographed layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisor or client.

PRODIGY 27 STUDIO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (12/07 – 07/08)
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Handled client relations, built web projects from concept to finish, worked with backend programmers on database driven web projects.
• Designed illustrations for use by various media to explain printed or spoken word; studied layouts and sketches of proposed illustrations, and related materials to become familiar with assignments; determined style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects to conform with reproduction requirements.
• Formulated concept and rendered illustration and detail from models, sketches, memory, and imagination; discussed illustration at various stages of completion with supervisor and client and made changes as necessary; selected type, draw lettering, lay out material, and performed related duties.

123SOLD.COM, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (10/07 – 11/07)
CONTRACT WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Worked with back-end programmers to develop new database driven sites, create ads, banners, and site graphics

THE MANA ADVERTISING, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (07/07 – 09/07)
CONTRACT WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Created ads and banners for DirectTV and built client websites for advertising.

CAJO INTERNATIONAL, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (12/06 – 03/07)
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Create clothing concepts, prepared silkscreen prints and graphics.
• Met clients to discuss and interpret client’s business needs; developed design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues.
• Thought creatively to produce new ideas; was proactive in presenting ideas and designs to prospective customers; used innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client; multi-tasked by working on several design briefs at a time.
• Used a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design; produced accurate and high quality work; contributed ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; kept abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs.
• Worked well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, website designers, and marketing specialists; worked to tight deadlines.

TAKEOVA GRAPHICS, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (06/05 – 11/06)
FREELANCE WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Designed graphics and websites for new and existing customers.
• Led and developed process from design through completion.
• Worked hands-on in the development of web applications (ActionScript, Flash, XHTML).
• Provided technical guidance during product planning and development.
• Advised clients on the categories and information needed to construct the site.
• Designed a draft site for client approval or modification.
• Developed and maintained client’s intranet that will provide an accurate and immediate source of information to all employees.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work independently while maintaining professional conduct.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, committed, and reliable individual, who excels in challenging and competitive environments.
• Artistically Sensible–knowledgeable about design elements, such as color and composition; good artistic ability and creativity.
• Technically Inclined–able to use design software programs, such as Photoshop® and am capable of learning new and enhanced technology.
• Communicative–able to provide visual communication to effectively present ideas, both verbally and visually.

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Associate Degree in Interactive Media Design,
Graduated 2007, Dean’s List

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Stephen Gaskins Resume