OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career-starting position in a fast-paced organization with multiple opportunities for advancement.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
    Intimate working knowledge of the creative process
    Five years of graphic design work in the Second Life virtual world platform
    Fully immersed in emerging technological trends including blogging, social networking, and virtual worlds
    Able to work with clients to execute their vision correctly and efficiently
    Strong communication skills and personable customer relations experience
    Work featured in Businessweek, the Detroit Free Press, and the Wall Street Journal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    Founder and Creative Director at Clever Zebra (Dec. 2007 – Apr. 2008)
        Developed and designed Zebra Corporate, a virtual worlds business productivity tool
        Oversaw concept art direction and implementation of corporate productivity modules
        Managed a world-spanning creative team
        Designed virtual worlds-based business productivity tools for Kelly Services

    Self-Employed at Digeridoo Designs (Aug. 2006 – Present)
        Lead graphics artist for clients needing initial entrance of virtual worlds presence
        Worked through various agencies for clients including Xerox, Grundfos and The Weather Channel
        Communicated and produced within international team framework

    Long-term Contractor at Millions of Us, LLC (Aug. 2006 – Apr. 2008)
        3d Graphics artist and general consulting for virtual worlds platform
        Lead graphics designer for company's earliest clients, including Warner Bros, Wired.com, and Cnet.com
        Executed graphical design needs for clients including Microsoft, Scion, Nike, Splenda, and Intel

                Internship, Milan Michigan Downtown Development Authority (July. 2005 – Sept. 2005)
                    Worked with head of DDA organizing local festivals and events
                    Dealt with local businesses to improve working relationships with the DDA
                    Designed and received funding for downtown parking map for public distribution

            EDUCATION

                    Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan (2005-2008 )
                            BS, Urban/Regional Planning
                            Concentration in Geographical Information Systems
                            3.21 Cumulative GPA
                    Monroe County Community College, Monroe, Michigan (2001-2004)
                            Associates of Science, General Studies