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Skills & Software Proficient on MAC and PC platforms. In depth knowledge of graphic programs including latest Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, CorelDraw 8 and Corel Photo-Paint 8; layout and publishing software such as QuarkXpress 4 and Pagemaker; sign design software such as Cas-Mate. Experience with Macromedia Dreamweaver 3 and other web design applications, as well as knowledge of HTML & Macromedia Flash 3. Extensive experience in illustration using a variety of media: watercolor, pen & ink, linocut, intaglio, etc. |
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Employment 04/2000 - Associate Graphic Designer. Shawver Associates, Pleasanton, CA. Illustration, design of printed materials and web design.08/1999 - 04/2000 Freelance Artist. Graphic design, production, and illustration. From logos to business cards to brochures, to signs. Created mailer design and illustration for McGrath -InTelco Inc.; Involved in production of catalog and accessories for Montessori Schools Conference, and ACE train 1 Year Celebration poster/brochure, tickets, etc. 10/28/92 - 07/08/99 Graphic Artist. West Central Signs, Inc. Tampa, FL. Design exterior and interior signs and other graphic design elements, including logos, brochures, & web sites. Represented the company in Children's Art Project funded by Weed and Seed Grant, including sign design for University Community Resource Center using children's artwork. 11/91 - 02/92 Freelance Artist. Kiev Center for Cinematography, Kiev, Ukraine. Painted posters and created paper sculpture installations for International Festival of Animated Films Krok. Painted billboards and stage backdrops for Festival. |
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Education 08/97 - 12/98 University of South Florida, College of Fine Arts, Tampa, FL. Non-degree seeking student. 01/94 - 05/97 University of South Florida, College of Fine Arts, Tampa, FL. Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio, Magna Cum Laude. 09/90 - 12/91 Animation Studios Borisfen, Animation Drawing Workshop, Kiev, Ukraine. Major: Cartoon Drawing. 09/87 - 05/91 Kiev Artistic-Production Technicum, Kiev, Ukraine. Equivalent of Associate of Arts - Graphic Arts, Honors. Workshops 10/14/98 Japanese Bookbinding Workshop, Centre Studios, USF 02/05/98 Paper-making Workshop, Centre Studios, USF 02/10/98 & 02/17/98 Bookbinding Workshop, Centre Studios, USF |
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Other Create and exhibit artist's books, prints, drawings and collages. Solo and group exhibitions. Recepient of the Emerging Artist grant from Hillsborough County Arts Council for production of limited edition artist's book "Kolobok". |