Freelancers : Salinas, California

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I'm a freelance artist with experience in character design, illustration, and writing. I have also worked for such clients as The New York Times, the Animation Collective, and Curious Pictures. Currently, I'm working on a comic book series for an Independent publisher while also working on commissions. But...I'm always looking for new jobs and challenges. My resume is below: MARC MCKENZIE 5 Dilts Lane Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (908) 359-2866 Macross_99@hotmail.com PROFILE --Motivated professional artist with experience in areas of animation, design, and writing. --Demonstrated ability to create work for publication, and capable of quickly mastering new technology and adhering to deadlines. Ability to work in fast-paced work environment and to be diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals alike. --Flexible, versatile and able to meet new challenges. Able to maintain humor and calm under pressure. Have demonstrated adaptability in moving from one profession to another. SKILLS SUMMARY -- Animation Layout -- Concept and Character Design -- Illustration -- Writing For Publication -- Computer Savvy -- Written and Verbal Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Illustration/Animation/Design -- Created, developed and refined designs for clients, ensuring full compliance with requirements and deadlines. -- Prepared layouts for animated programs, working with supervisors and animators to ensure compliance with requirements and deadlines. -- Worked closely with Art Directors to create illustrations for publication and for video. -- Experience in both freelance and work-for-hire environments. -- Experience in creating avatar-based games for online market. -- Prepared works for display in gallery showing. Writing -- Authored reviews and articles for both web-based and print-based publications. -- Worked closely with editors to ensure polished, professional work and met all deadlines. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Dark Nebula Games – Sussex, WI Designer/Illustrator, 2010 - 2011 Better Business Solutions – Hackensack, NJ Designer/Illustrator, 2009 Wally Harwood – British Columbia, Canada Character Designer, 2009 Animation Collective – New York, NY Animation Layout Artist, 2006 - 2008 The Official Alicia Keys Website – New York, NY Freelance Illustrator, 2008 The New York Times – New York, NY Illustrator, 2007 Curious Pictures/Oberon Media – New York, NY Designer/Illustrator, 2007 - 2008 Bang Zoom! Entertainment – Burbank, CA Character Designer, 2006 Visible Ink Press – Canton, MI Contributing Writer, 2003 - 2005 Otakon – Baltimore, MD Freelance Illustrator, 2003 - 2004 “This is Otakudom” – Princeton, NJ Art Director, 2001 The Slush Factory – www.slushfactory.com Writer/Artist, 2000 - 2001 The Art Institute – Philadelphia, PA Computer Lab Assistant, 1997 - 1999 Church and Dwight – Princeton, NJ Consumer Products Tester, 1996 ART EXHIBITS The Perth Amboy Gallery Center for the Arts – Perth Amboy, NJ The Fantastic Form: The Art of Comics & Graphic Novels, 2007 EDUCATION The Art Institute – Philadelphia, PA Associate’s Degree in Computer Animation, 1999 St. Peter’s College – Jersey City, NJ Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, 1995 COMPUTER SKILLS -- Microsoft Word -- Microsoft Excel -- Corel WordPerfect -- Corel Painter -- Adobe PhotoShop -- Macromedia Flash -- 3D Studio MAX -- Manga Studio -- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Corel Painter -- References and portfolio available upon request. Online portfolio located at http://redshoulder.deviantart.com/gallery/.

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I am a singer and song writter. I live for music and it is my calling. I just lost my Mother on August 14th of last year and wrote a song about her death. It will not be easy, but I find healing in the good memories of her.I will never forget her. My song about my Mom is called " The phone doesn't ring." My mom use to talk to me all the time on the phone because I couldn't see her every day but now that has changed. I miss her and love her so very much, I wish she was HERE! I have an album comming out this year and every song and melody was written by me. I am with Tate music group and have a major record label. My music is Country. I am also looking to write for other artist. Kenny Rodgers is with Tate and Niel Mcoy. I have been writing for 13 years now and it is paying off! Hope to write for someone soon. THANK YOU, Sherry

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EDUCATION: Roosevelt University, Chicago IL M.A. in Training & Development DePaul University, Chicago IL B.A. in Japanese Studies B.S. in Information Systems Minor in Chinese Studies SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS: • Japanese Proficiency Exam Level One Certification • Business level fluency in both English and Japanese (Written & Spoken) • The ability to work in a professional, diplomatic and tactful manner with all level of corporate clients and management from different countries. • Technological Skills – proficiency in Windows & Apple Systems, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook), Web Design (Dreamweaver), Japanese & English Versions • Six years of experience living & working in Japan • Six years in the Education and Translation Industries, which has allowed me the opportunity to learn firsthand how to delegate and manage employees as well as students RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Technical Assistant (1999-2003) Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Law Chicago, IL • Maintenance of Network Infrastructure • Facilitation of client meetings, with a specific focus on resolving inquiries and complaints Chief Web Designer (2002-2006) DePaul University’s Student Records Dept. Chicago, IL • Responsible for the design, modification and maintenance of the Academic Resource Center’s 2.0 website • Provided Counseling and Tutoring services to students Instructor & Cultural Liaison Japan Board of Education (2006-2011) Fukuoka City Board of Education Fukuoka, JP • Facilitated the development of English Teaching Programs & Teacher Training workshops • Administrative Developer of workshops for the purpose of training prospective foreign teachers • Lead Supervisor and Activities Director for the YASUKOGEN English retreat (2009, 2010), with responsibilities including translation, supervision, activity development and implementation. • Facilitated intercultural communication between English and Japanese employees • Created, Translated and Provided Interactive content for over twenty-five Fukuoka area Japanese schools from Elementary to Junior High • Directly employed by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs under The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) Freelance Translator/Copy-Editor (2006-Ongoing) By Contract Chicago, IL • Fields of expertise include Mechanics, Tech/Engineering, Marketing, Business/Commerce ,Computers, Software, Conversation, Greetings, Letters, IT (Information Technology), e-Commerce, and Computers (general) • Additional fields include Advertising, Public Relations, Transportation, Shipping, Tourism & Travel, Textiles, Fashion, Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts), Military/Defense, Market Research, Management, Linguistics, History, Government/Politics, Geography, Food & Dairy, Environment & Ecology, Automotive, Cars & Trucks, Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting, and Journalism • Have worked for a range of high-profile corporations and companies such as EDISENSE, Nissan Motors, Hawaii's Hulihe'e Board of Tourism, Tokyo's Hysteric Glamour, UNIQLO, Mitsubishi, Accent Translations, EARNESTWAY Translations, and DW Global • Daily output as high as 5000 characters/3000 words per day REFERENCES: Available upon request