WORK HISTORY

POMEGRANATE Web Producer – 10/2011 to PRESENT

Developer/Designer responsible for the creation of web graphics and the development of cross-browser standards-compliant HTML/CSS websites, custom WordPress themes and branding design. Pomegranate, Inc. serves as Digital Agency of Record for many national and internationally recognized brands.

DUSTINBOCKS Owner/Principal Designer/Developer – 4/2008 to PRESENT

Independently hired to bring creative direction, beautiful design, and custom web development to a wide range of industries. Conceived, directed, and produced animated shorts, and identity design for 2009 Mom’s Choice Award winning children’s education producer. From concept to execution I have created print materials, web sites, books, logos, and marketing collateral for internationally recognized brands and authors. My goal with every client is to advance their unique identity into a successful presentation of their brand.

IHOP–KC MARKETING Senior Print Designer — 8/2009 to 6/2010

Senior print designer responsible for the creation of advertising/promotional materials, brand/identity development, collateral, packaging, web graphics, display art and various other design projects. Managed project schedule dates and deadlines, and acted as creative lead on many projects, from conception to delivery, directing the work of peers and vendors while still participating as a hands-on creative.

RHOMBUS CREATIVE Art Director/Designer/Director – 8/2007 to 4/2008

Responsible for creating premium designs for direct mail, web graphics, brochures and corporate brands. Managed various projects from concept to completion for multiple companies, including Countrywide Home Loans, Avery Labels, H.D. Buttercup, and Life Pacific College. Supervised and directed a team of animators and artists in the creation of a children’s animated property based on children’s book. Storyboards, layout, background design, coordinated artists, managed delivery dates, designed marketing materials and package design.

EDUCATION

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES 2000 to 2004

Bachelors of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Traditional Animation

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite, Coda, HTML/CSS, WordPress, PHP, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, iWork, Mac and PC operating systems.