Freelance Portrait Artists : Kent

94 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$75 Rate/Hr

CAREER PROFILE Author Two published illustrated books – Bony Yoga and Rats Incredible. Hundreds of columns and articles, thousands of poems, five illustrated chapbooks, illustrated children’s books, illustrated/photo humor books, ad, catalog and promotional copy, newsletters, press releases, thesis on folklore of NYC transit workers. Awards: First place Don Schellie Award for best feature column in Arizona, two first place awards for best humorous column in New Mexico and others for poetry, column and news articles. Featured in ad promoting newspaper. Artist Illustrations for columns, newspapers, promotional materials, tattoos, books; artist for nationwide Art-o-Mat project (artomat.org), president and designer for RYNdustries, which includes entire line of Lucky Voodoo Dolls. Performer Wrote and performed all own material on television, radio and stage. Column featured on weekly radio spot on KLPX. Featured both solo and with musical accompaniment; experience in stand-up comedy and theater. Hosted several poetry series, produce and host weekly radio show. EDUCATION & TRAINING Master of Arts in English Literature, Brooklyn College GPA: 3.7. Degree awarded: Feb. 2000; thesis on occupational folklore of NYC subway workers; major in folklore, French proficiency requirement met for degree. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, French, Brooklyn College Major GPA: 4.0; overall GPA: 3.9. Degree awarded: Jan. 1996 Summa *** Laude, dean's honor list; scholarship from dept. of English; merit certificate for excellence in Latin; Donald G. Whiteside Poetry Award; French minor. BCAT: Brooklyn Community Access Television Certified producer – camera and editing; produced shows for NYS government. SBNI: Summer Broadcast News Institute, Brooklyn College/BCAT Trained as producer, director, writer, reporter, anchor and camera for broadcast news. Study Abroad Program, Brooklyn College Focus on drama and creative writing; study in both London and Paris. Languages: French Long-term study of French language, literature, translation, history and culture. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Writer, artist, performer, RYNdustries, 9/03 – Present Freelance writer and artist with credits including New York Newsday, New York Press, Brooklyn Woman Newspaper, Voices: The Journal of NY Folklore, numerous websites, journals and anthologies. Created and manage online stores, including rynski.etsy.com and CafePress.com/ryndustries, design variety of original artwork for merchandise and line of “Lucky Voodoo Dolls.” Weekly radio show. Writer, artist, Demand Media Studios, 10/07 – Present Freelance writer artist with hundreds of articles for various properties. Reporter, Writer, Columnist: Gannett, Arizona, 1/07 – 12/10 TucsonCitizen.com: award-winning weekly column, features, news, daily blog posts, photos, videos, artwork. Continue with website after print edition folded. Reporter, Columnist: Western Communications, Oregon, 2/06 – 11/06 Curry Coastal Pilot: covered education beat, features, general assignments, photos, weekly column. The Daily Triplicate, Calif.: covered county, tribes and parks, weekly column. Wrote at least 10 stories per week, photos, illustrations. Managing Editor, Reporter: Freedom Newspapers, New Mexico, 4/05 – 2/06 Quay County Sun, Clovis News Journal: wrote and edited all content, news, features, lifestyles, sports, photos, illustrations, award-winning weekly column. Vice President of Administration: Synergistic Plans, Inc., NYC, 7/02 – 3/05 Focus on presentations, marketing, promotional endeavors, initiated radio show. Director of Public Affairs: New York State Senate, Brooklyn, NY, 1/00 – 7/02 Public relations, wrote and edited press releases, newsletters, produced TV show. Columnist, Artist: Brooklyn Woman, Brooklyn, NY, 12/01 – 12/03 Contributed weekly column with accompanying illustrations. Regional Editor, Artist: Medicinal Purposes Lit. Review, NYC, 2001 – 2006 Edited, contributed art; host and coordinate poetry series. Writer, Artist: 12-Gauge Review, Brooklyn, NY, 1996 – 2000 Columnist, poet and cartoonist for online literary magazine at www.12gauge.com. Instructor: Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY, 1997 - 2002 Taught basic drawing, TV studio, theater and chemistry classes (ongoing). Assistant Editor, Reporter: Courier-Life Publications, Bklyn, NY, 1996 – 1999 Edited, researched, supervised reporters, wrote news, features, subway beat. Reporter, Columnist, Artist: Brooklyn College Excelsior, 1991 – 1995 Wrote news and feature articles, weekly column, cartoons. REFERENCES Available upon request.

0 Kudos

4.0 2 Skills

Ask Rate/Hr

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology Dec. 2000 Murray State University, Murray, KY Military training, A school musician certification April. 2004 Armed Forces School of Music, Little Creek, VA MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION • Multimedia producer/ co-owner for new media service company Persistence. (2005-present) • Directed, shot and edited 30 second “T.A.C. International” commercials. (2005) • Multimedia content provider for Citadal Radio Broadcasting.(2006) • Directed, shot, programmed, and authored an interactive instructional DVD for client. (2006) • Director and producer for online network DigiMusic Tv.com (2006-2008) • Director and editor for online reality series for Artist Development Network. (2008) • Multimedia content provider/videographer for AOL online, StudioNow, Citysearch, Y.P. com, (2008-present) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Product Change and Development Engineer May 2000 - Jan. 2001 Trane Clarksville, TN • Design and calibrate components for HVAC units • Maintain parts and services request for customers Musician/ Bassist Feb. 2001 - Jan. 2003 Freelance Newport Beach, CA • Touring and performing musician for various musical groups • Studio and recording musician Musician/ Bassist Mar. 2003 - Mar. 2008 U.S. Department of The Navy Millington, TN • Tour and perform at various community events for Navy public relations • Representative for U.S.N. at government sponsored events and ceremonies Multimedia Producer / Co-Owner Aug. 2005 - present Persistence Multimedia Productions LLC Memphis, TN/Acworth, GA • Shot, edit, and encode video content for internet use • Develop web properties & create web content • Provide new media services for clients • Maintain client accounts and data base • Scripting and programming of online media • Mobile and social media development COMPUTER /SOFTWARE SKILLS Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, iMovie, iDVD, Quicktime Pro, Xserve, Auto CAD, Pro E, Mechanical Desktop, Pages, Dreamweaver CS5, Flash CS5, After Effects CS5, Indesign CS5, Photoshop CS5, Encore CS5, Adobe Captivate

218 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$10 Rate/Hr

Scientific, medical artist and illustrator, holding a B.S. in illustration and biology, and a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators I offer illustrative services specializing, but not limited to, artwork depicting the natural world, including anatomical renderings and species interactions. I work in both traditional and digital media, using both to create highly vivid, memorable, educational illustrations. My artwork is informative yet interesting, artistic yet accurate. My detailed illustrations engage both children and adults and generate further interest in the subject matter. The scientific illustrations I create are beautiful, effective visuals for any educational publication.

2 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$45 Rate/Hr

Hello I'm Jen. I'm a highly experienced and skilled Graphic Designer specialising in: • On-trend Custom Logos and Branding • Packaging Design including Wine Labels, Gourmet Food and Artisan Product Packaging. • Identity Suite, Collaterals and Style Guide development • Signage and Wayfinding • Illustration including Children's Books • Book Design - Covers, typesetting, self publishing, ebooks • Eco friendly printing quotes and management

0 Kudos

3.0 2 Skills

$13 Rate/Hr

Author of fiction writings such as books and short stories. Next book should be finished with publication and be out before Christmas. I like to write about all areas of fiction writing from romance to sports as well as ghost and abnormal activities. I also like to write stories based in the 1920's. I am not a hard writer to read, I like the characters in the books to talk like they were talking to you in person. You won't need a dictionary to go to when reading my work. My goal in writing is to put you in the scene or make you feel like one of the character are standing right behind you... My books are filled with light hearted characters trying to make the reader smile. My short stories are more of the evil type characters, more mystery based and paranormal.

0 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$35 Rate/Hr

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 2010 - 2012 - Primary editor for the U.S. Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program Standardized Curricula 2.0 series (http://waptac.org/WAP-Standardized-Curricula/Energy-Auditor-002D-Single-Family-2002E0.aspx) Profile writer - (http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/research-experiences/k-12/adam-riazi.aspx) - Primary content writer, Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Science Education Program Recruitment Booklet (not available online) Foothills Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Maryville, Tennessee, 2010 - present - Public relations, Web maintenance, graphic design (http://amydunn.webs.com/FOMcard_lo.pdf) - Marketing copy writer and graphic designer, Marketing Brochure (not yet printed) Allen Coggins, author, Maryville, Tennessee, 2012 - Editor, Scamper Monkeys, a historical novel by Allen Coggins (not yet published) Knoxville News-Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2010-2012 - Lifestyles contributing writer -- Adoption Series, Part 1 of 3 (http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/nov/27/adoption-options/) -- Friends of the Library (http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/dec/26/40-years-friends-library/) Pregnancy Resource Center, Maryville, Tennessee, 2010 - 2012 - Advertising copy writer and graphic designer - Advertisement (http://amydunn.webs.com/PRC_AD_lo.pdf) That’s Zhejiang! Magazine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 2009 - 2010 - Contributing writer and photographer -- Feature travel article (http://amydunn.webs.com/harbin.pdf) FULL-TIME WORK EXPERIENCE English instructor Zhejiang University of Media and Communications, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 2008 - 2010 Hangzhou Electrical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 2007 - 2008 - Taught Western Culture and Communication to students majoring in bilingual broadcasting; Comprehensive English to students majoring in English; and Public Speaking and Debate to students majoring in English. Communications coordinator Siskin Children’s Institute, Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 2006 - August 2007 - Wrote press releases, marketing pieces, published articles and Web site content; edited marketing pieces and nationally published articles; served as primary contact for print, television and radio media; served as primary graphic designer; planned and managed communication strategies for major fundraising events; educated Institute staff on communications strategies and techniques; provided marketing consultation and support to three integral departments—including a prestigious school for children with disabilities, a national training and consultation division, and a fundraising department. Communications specialist Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, March 2004 - December 2005 - Wrote articles for ORAU’s internal monthly newsletter, daily e-newsletter and annual report; wrote press releases, media alerts, marketing materials; wrote and maintained Web site content; edited scientific technical documents and research reports; managed booking, logistics, and marketing for the 2004 and 2005 Community Summer Science Lecture Series. EDUCATION University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1999 - 2003 B.S. in Communications, Major in Journalism and Public Relations Graduated with honors Gibbs High School, Corryton, Tennessee, 1995 - 1999 High School Diploma Class valedictorian REFERENCES & WRITING SAMPLES References and additional writing samples are available upon request.

0 Kudos

3.5 2 Skills

$20 Rate/Hr

What more can you ask for US Army Veteran, Paralegal for 13 years and Bilingual. With my skills and qualifications I am more than capable of providing paralegal support services to protect any company’s innovations and intellectual property. Together, I believe my employment history, educational background and internship experience makes me a suitable a candidate to be that one paralegal you need to get the work done! As a paralegal, I also acted as the point of contact for most of our clients and conducted all witness interviews. It’s clear that you seek a candidate that is familiar with case management software, case preparation, and trial proceedings. Given these prerequisites, I am confident that I have the necessary skills to successfully fulfill any paralegal qualification you will need.