My name is Chris Botterill (pen name Matsuyama Takeshi), I am a published Comic Artist from Toronto, Canada, and the author of the manga series, Okamirai ??. I specialize in traditional art as all of my drawing is done 100% by hand.
I have great interpersonal skills. I am confident and outgoing and have enjoyed dealing with a variety of people. Effective Team Player – known for stability, flexibility, working well under pressure, creativity and a sense of humour.
Job History:
Inkblazers.com,
Published Comic Artist March 2012-December 2014
• Writing and drawing a long-running adventure series
• Character Design and Concept art for landscapes, items, creatures
and entire worlds in a variety of different styles
• Planning chapters in advance
• Maintaining a constant updating schedule to produce minimum quota per month
Inkblazers.com,
Community Manager November 2012-November 2013
• Provided customer service in a timely, positive manner
• Created promotional videos, animations, and products
• Recruited new artists to the website
• Guided new artists and authors on the website
• Communicated with other staff members via weekly business calls
Webb Graphics,
Freelance Graphic and Web Design July 2007- March 2012
• Provided logo design for clients
• Coordinated email campaigns
• Updated various websites through Dreamweaver
• Assisted in concept designs and artwork
National Installations Ltd.,
Concrete Testing June 2012-July 2012
• Tested concrete of newly built and under construction stores for mold and other
complications
• Lifted 50 lbs - 75 lbs daily
• Applied concrete
Skills:
• Microsoft Software- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Adobe Software- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Flash
• Extensive Mac and Windows interface knowledge
• Bilingual- English, Japanese
• Illustration- various advanced traditional techniques