Butch Spoon
E-mail b-graphic@cox. net
Message # 1-760-489-6380
On-Line Portfolio:
http://www. creativeshake. com/b-graphic
http://www. coroflot. com/b-graphic
http://www. jobfox. com/people/Butch Spoon
Idea/Concept/Information + Design = Results/Success
• Objective; Highly skilled, energetic and motivated graphic designer who can focus on designing and creating great top-quality graphical assets, seeks full time, permanent position where I can be part of a “team oriented” design team and at the same time focus on cutting edge technology reaching the companies goals and objectives.
• Personal; Dedicated, creative professional, with strong design and production skills with an emphasis on a clean, viewer-friendly graphical style consistent with the company’s brands, Flexible and versatile. Able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure, poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend concepts into finial desired outcome. Thrive in deadline-driven environments, excellent team-player and always seeking to upgrade my skills.
• Skills Summary
• Self Motivated
• Ability to Interpret Information
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Follow Instructions
• Team Player • Problem Solving- Skills
• Integrity
• Listening Skills
• Digest Information • Eye-catching, Artistic Skills
• Attention to Details
• Profit Oriented Thinking
• Professional Presentations
• Computer Editing Programs
• Adobe Creative Suite CS3
Professional Experience
Freelance
• Responsible for coordinating and producing a variety of graphics products and services.
• Create graphic designs concepts, per clients ideas and needs.( Listen + Action = Success)
• Idea + development = results/success.
• Promote self and skills to bring in new clients.
• Design and deliver, job done, on time and on budget.
• Keep in touch with market/fads trends.
Digital Design
• Worked across wide range of disciplines ( print design & production branding continuity / development).
• Creative with attention to detail originality and a strong design sensibility.
• Adobe Creative Suite. (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design)
• Quark X-Press 6, Coral Draw,3D Max.
• Pre-Press, design, layout, fonts, proofing, color keys, image resizing, color correction,image manipulation/restoration,
• RGB and CYMK conversion, Pantone color, and file to final work flow processes.
• Deliver complete and proper file formats, fonts, images and signed proofs.(buy-off)
Creative
• Clear understanding of visual design concepts including color mixing color and color placement.
• Conversion of Photoshop files into web ready graphics assets. (Image Ready)
• Font’s style, sizing and proper placement relationship to project.
• Created digital art for eye-catching graphics ranging from business cards, billboards, book covers.
• Created 2 D art for 3 D video games environments. Screenshots, point of sell.
Employment History
• Navigator Entertainment Inc. Palmdale, CA. 9/01 to12/09
• Warner Communications Inc. Laguna Beach, CA. 7/94 to 6/01
• Conceptual Realities Inc. Glen Oaks, CA. 3/90 to 6/94
• Marfred Paper Company Sherman Way, CA. 11/89 to 4/90
Education
• Palomar College San Marcos, CA. (Computer graphics)
Willing to relocate: Yes
Additional Comments
• Graphic Designers Professional Group
• LinkedIn. com/in/1bgraphic
• Bright fuse .com/butch-spoon
• Volunteer, Interfaith Homeless Shelter
• Veteran, U. S. Army
• Boy Scouts of America and Volunteer
