Tyler J. Dow
14220 SE 18th Street #F9, Bellevue, WA 98007-6074
360.621.9272     contact@tylerjdow.com

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Obtaining a full-time position in a graphic design or multimedia firm, with an emphasis on creating design elements for the development and fabrication of a product.

Personal Profile:

A devoted, creative, and goal-driven professional who creates high-quality work in a timely manner; believing that artistic vision is fostered by new experiences, teamwork, and the opportunity to learn.

Relevant Experience:

• Produced and managed commercial and data-based websites using HTML, Flash, SQL and other programs
• Developed a unified style of commercially marketed printed materials
• Drafted 3-D visualization of conceptual architecture using AutoCAD, Maya, and traditional media
• Utilized various techniques, such as streamlining computer actions, to aid in efficiency
• Created digital and printed advertisements for publications, including: New Homes and Living, Magnolia, and Seattle Homes and Lifestyles
• Synthesized geographic maps and representations for the production of housing developments and communities.
• Employed forms of digital media to generate sales presentations and other promotional tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Premier, After Effects), HTML, SQL, AutoCAD, Maya, Google Sketch-up, & Freehand

Employment History:

Marketing & Graphic Designer - 2006 - 2009
Conner Homes Company Bellevue, WA
Key Skills:Graphic Layouts, Photo Editing, Designed and Maintained Websites, Newsletter Production, Create Sales Presentations, Web and Print Ads, and Digital Architectural Renderings

Graphic Design Specialist - 2005
Legal Presentation Graphics Inc. Bainbridge Island, WA

Professional Development:

Flash 8 Advanced Applications - 2007
Bellevue Community College Bellevue, WA

Flash Web Design - 2007
Cascadia Community College Bothell, Wa

Community Involvement:

Senior Art Director / Internship 2005 - 2006
Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County Bremerton, WA

Education:

Northwest College of Art Poulsbo, WA 2003-2005
Bachelors of Fine Art in Visual Communications
Double Major in Graphic Design and Multimedia

Received Presidents Award for Artistic Achievement and Portfolio Excellence - NCA

Accomplishments and Awards:

• Grand Prize Winner - "Pirates of the Caribbean Spoof Video Competition" (July 2006)
• Second place winner - "The Pillaging Picasso" Art Contest (May 2006)
• Runner-up - "Puzzle Pirates Banner Contest" (August 2006) - Displayed on Gamersinfo.net, GUComics.com, & Tentonhammer.com