Freelance Book Illustrators : Burbank, California

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A motivated individual who finds work rewarding both professionally and personally; a results oriented associate who desires a challenging career which will foster learning and success, as well as a setting which cultivates creative energies that enrich the team and the company. Education University of Colorado, Boulder Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 2008 – 2010 Studies Include Emphasis in Spanish Generative Grammar & Malayalam Language Studies Metropolitan State College of Denver The Metropolitan Staff Writer 2005 – 2008 Studies Include Journalism & English Work Experience Whole Foods Market Team Member, Store Photographer August 2010 – Present Responsibilities Include Customer Service, Merchandising, Receiving, Inventory Control, Customer Sales, Written Correspondence • Create and implement new procedures to ensure the steady flow of product and minimize waste • Design new menu items that generate new sales while maintaining product consistency • Assist with and document special events and promotions The Metropolitan Features Section Staff Writer August 2006 – May 2007 Responsibilities Include Weekly Articles, Weekly Staff Meetings, Assigned Articles, Investigative Journalism, Feature Stories, General Reviews • Showcased local artists for increased recognition • Consistently met deadlines on individual and team projects BD’s Mongolian BBQ Market Area Manager August 2006 – November 2008 Responsibilities Include Team Management, Training, Kitchen Specialist, Shipping Receiving, Inventory, Customer Relations • Managed both Front of House and Back of House kitchen operations • Regularly met and exceeded sales through team leadership and execution Nexion Healthcare Assistant Business Office Manager July 2003 –August 2006 Responsibilities Include Billing, Medical Office Coding, Accounts Receiving, Collections, Medical Records Maintenance, Customer Service • Acted as a liaison between families, lawyers and Medicaid offices • Dedicated many hours with the company’s volunteer program • Built an intra-office network for increased efficiency and performance Acquired Skills Microsoft Office Suite 2010 Eagle Scout Advanced Written Communication Editing and Revision Praat 2010 Community Liaison

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PROFILE AND OBJECTIVE Film and Video Production technical specialist with 10+ years experience in video/multimedia production and research looking to expand my client base by utilizing skills which will provide me with room to further develop my abilities. ¦ Film and Video Production ¦ Audio Editing/Soundtrack Pro ¦ Streaming Video ¦ Final Cut Pro/Premiere ¦ Illustrator ¦ Screenwriting ¦ DVD Studio Pro/Encore ¦ Flash ¦ Research ¦ Motion/After Effects ¦ Photoshop/Fireworks ¦ Dreamweaver (HTML, CSS, Java, Javascript, ColdFusion, ASP.NET) ¦ Mac OS X ¦ Windows XP/7 ¦ Media Encoding ¦ Web Analytics and Marketing ¦ Social Media EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR of POST PRODUCTION 2002-Present Pro Cuts Editing Services Crofton, MD Management of video post production work. Video editing, DVD authoring, Streaming Video and Web Design services for projects. Manage business, attract new clients. ASSISTANT MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR 2002 NewsChannel 8 Arlington, VA Operated Grass Valley switcher for live newscasts. Prepared programs for rebroadcast. Logged and dubbed national commercials for broadcast. Added programming to Beta Cart automated server. Setup of fiber and satellite feeds. CONTROL BOOTH TECHNICIAN 2001 National Aquarium in Baltimore Baltimore, MD Operated simultaneous cameras, audio and video discs for live animal performances. Non-Union Extra 1997, 1999, 2003, 2012 ? “Deep Impact” ? “The Replacements” ? “The Wire” ? “House of Cards” EDUCATION Technical Diploma, Computer Institute Web Designer & Developer Rockville, MD Web Design Specialist Certificate Anne Arundel Comm. College Arnold, MD (2002) MA - Theatre Arts (Film Production Option) Humboldt State University Arcata, CA BA - Communication Arts Salisbury State University Salisbury, MD PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Professional Videographers Association of Greater DC (PVADC) Baltimore Videographers Association (BVA) Crofton Chamber of Commerce (Crofton, MD) Professional Association of Diving instructors (PADI – Divemaster Member) REFERENCES Available upon request.

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Music Education Berklee College of Music Boston,Ma 2005-current On-campus: Songwriting/ Performance Major & Creative Writing Minor2005-2009 Including Music Theory Courses *Harmony 1-4 *Ear Training 1-4 *Arranging 1&2 Off-Campus: Music Business Certificate 2012-current Music Skills *proficient in chord structure, harmony, ear training and arranging of tunes * Instruments: piano & voice *great development of song form and lyrics Job experience Lead vocalist & keyboardist “Jam Rock” (Jamaican Reggae cover band) 2008-2009 Lead vocalist & Songwriter “The Mercedes Band” (Jazz & Neo-Soul originals band) 2010-present

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Client List LETR & CO - 2011 Coastal Center for Developmental Services - 2011 QUANTUM INC - 2011 & 2012 Miranda Podmore Collection - 2011 Greensboro Opera House - 2011 Fitch Family Farm - 2010 & 2011 Hunter Cattle Company - 2010 Tack Restorations by Kevin Garrison - 2010

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"No matter what life throws at you...Make Good Art." A quote I live by and strive to achieve throughout all circumstances I am placed into, art is who I am. At the age of 14 I auditioned and was accepted into Creative Arts High School where I majored in the Visual Arts program. I graduated at the top of my major however did not go on to college as hard times fell on me. However I am on my way to getting in University of the Arts in Philly. I have experience in Portait and scenic painting, illustration, murals, backdrops for plays, children's book writing/illustrating and much more. I am also very skilled at creating graphic novels and have several wip at the moment and completed one in highschool. I truely specialize in animals with equines being my strongest point. However I am not limited and always love to push myself! I am a lively, creative, fun and kind individual. I look forward to working with you!

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30 years of experience in university education (UCLA) and 11 years experience teaching English Language Arts. Expert at editing proposals, narratives, applications and statements for certifications, academic papers and thesis. Authored and published two college level textbooks used in health sciences courses at university level for fifteen years. Authored and awarded • Successful grant writing on university and individual agency levels • Experienced editor and proofreader for newspaper, textbook and academic apaers • Successful experience in educational programming and grant writing • Extensive experience in secondary and post-secondary education • Expert program and course development with evaluation 1979 to 2011 – Senior Instructor UCLA Extension Department of Humanities Taught five core courses in the Alcohol and Drug Studies certificate program for post-secondary students of all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who were seeking a career change and many of who had interrupted education earlier in life. Wrote text for pharmacology and individual counseling skills class. Developed courses in Chemical Dependency and Communicable Diseases, Study Skills for adult students. Consistently received the highest student satisfaction ratings. 1998 to 2011 – Secondary School Teacher Westchester High School, LAUSD Taught at urban high school with specialty in adolescent literacy skills. Also taught regular English Language Arts that included literature, grammar, usage, writing, and critical thinking. Also taught Health, and Life Skills; developed curriculum for Life Skills and worked with interactive online program to assist students in decision making skills and setting life goals. Specialized in assisting students meet standards in English Language Arts to pass high school exit exam. 1976-1996 – Development and Training Consultant On a part-time and full-time basis, provided grant-writing services as well as program and educational consulting and staff development to many community based organizations. Partial list of clients includes: Women’s health organizations and shelters Standing Rock Sioux (North Dakota) tribe leaders, professionals, parents, teachers and students Adult and adolescent alcohol and drug treatment and education/prevention programs Los Angeles County and State judges training on alternative sentencing Board of Directors training for health service and community organizations 1996 – 1998 Executive Director Omni Health, Santa Monica, Ca. Assisted and supervised staff efforts to gain funding sources. Principal grant writer. Developed an outpatient alcohol and other drug treatment program using innovative drug therapy with comprehensive behavioral and recovery services. Developed program treatment protocols, wrote complete policies and procedures and personnel manuals, hired, and evaluated all supervised clinical and support staff, developed all clinic forms, preformed marketing and outreach duties, performed purchasing and set up of branch clinics, and performed due diligence in acquisition of satellite clinics and sub-acute care hospitals. 1995 – 1998 Health Educator Student Health Services – UCLA Wrote and won two prevention grants and preformed duties as Principal Investigator with US Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) and the California State Department of Transportation Impaired Driving Prevention. Co-taught an undergraduate Public Health course that trained peer health volunteers. Lectured and led seminars in the UCLA Medical School “Doctoring” course for medical students. Hired to develop campus alcohol and drug abuse screening, prevention and education program. Worked with residence halls, fraternities and sororities, graduate students organizations, athletic department, campus police, and Seeds Elementary School. Provided screening and consultation to students referred by medical staff, student psychological services, and other student service providers. Wrote bi-weekly op-ed column for the Daily Bruin campus newspaper with 28,000 circulation. 1995 – 1996 Health Educator Student Health Services – California State University Northridge, Coordinator of campus-wide alcohol and drug abuse prevention grant funded by the US Department of Education. Worked with other health education programs to train student volunteers in public health outreach and education. Conducted campus-wide survey on high risk behavior as part of national survey of post secondary schools. Published alcohol and drug abuse education materials. Planned and implemented special events and provided screening and consultation with students identified with substance abuse problems. EDUCATION • 1978 – 2008 – UCLA Extension – Attained over 35 credits in continuing education in multiple professional and personal interest topics. • 1973-1974 – Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry – Massachusetts Mental Health Center – Boston Ma. Clinical Intern • 1972 – 1974 – University of Massachusetts/Boston State College – Boston Ma. Masters of Education – Community Psychology (Human Services) • 1968-1979 – University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl. Bachelor of Arts – Communication Sciences • 1966-1968 – Miami-Dade Junior College (South Campus), Miami, Fl. Associate Arts – Liberal Education