Professional Experience
Great Dane
Multimedia Specialist
Graphic design and motion media for ELearning Development; Filming and Editing raw video and audio footage for corporate learning presentations
as well as compositing and encoding video for final product. Update and redesign elements of Great Dane Extra-net
NIIT Media Technologies
Graphic Designer
Company was contracted by Morris Publications to create and update designs for print and web media; projects include advertising and design for both print and web media as well as marketing for possible new clients; Working under a deadline was a requirement
Skynamic Studios
Vector Artist
Worked freelance primarily drawing vectors using Adobe Flash to be used in the future animations for the series; Additionally rigged the puppets for
animation; Also worked on some 2D Design concepts for backgrounds, objects, and characters
Freelance Artist
Illustrator
"Treeter Reviews"
Come up with new artwork design illustration every week for a video game review blog; Solely responsible for design; Worked under a deadline
Graphic Designer
"AtCost Fulfillment"
Contracted to make corrections to existing art work and create new work while maintaining brand marketing; Worked under a deadline.
Work Experience
AT&T Global Solutions
Sales Representative
Customer Service; Financial Responsibilities; Managing Store
Verizon Wireless
Sales Representative
Customer Service; Financial Responsibilities; Excellent Communication
Films
"Superhero Critic" by Johnathan Boykin
Writer, Producer, Videographer, Actor, Editor, Post Production
"True Tail" by Skynamic Studios
Vector Artist, Character Concept, Environmental Concept,
"Rain Dance" by Nate Swinhart
Animator
"Requiem" by Mackenzie Parker
3D Model Rigger
"Salvation" by Johnathan Boykin
Director, Producer, Animator, Concept Development
"Autovista Mach 5 Tribute" by Johnathan Boykin
Director, Producer, Modeler, Rigger, Lighter, Animator, Concept Development
"Wonderful Pistachio's Dalek Commercial Parody" by Johnathan Boykin
Director, Producer, Modeler, Rigger, Lighter, Animator, Concept Development
2013
2011-2013
2011-2013
2001-2005
March 2013
Apr 2012- May 2015
Mar 2005-Oct 2010
August 2005
May 2015- Dec 2016
June 2013 - Apr 2015
March 2017- Present
Honors
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Academic Honors Scholarship
Artistic Honors Scholarship
Georgia HOPE Scholarship
Exhibitions
AASU Alumni Art Exhibition, AASU, Savannah, GA 2012
Senior Art Exhibition, AASU, Savannah, GA 2003
AASU Art Exhibition, AASU, Savannah, GA 2001
Summary of Qualifications
Dedicated and well rounded in multiple visual design tools including digital hardware, software, and photographic Equipment. Maintaining work flow with accuracy and the ability to switch to various roles as needed. Proficient in multiple design programs including Adobe Creative Suite and other creative tools to enhance art work. I love to learn new techniques and technology to improve my talents and elevate any project to a higher degree of excellence.
Feb 2012 - Aug 2015
Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
Software
Adobe Creative Suite; Autodesk Maya & 3DS Max; Animate Pro; ZBrush Experience; Microsoft Office
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah GA
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art
Course of Study
2D Animation; 3D Animation; 2D production; 3D Modeling; Rendering; Lighting; Game Development; Screen Design; Design; Sculpting; Photography; Painting; Drawing