Jason Fury | Graphic Design Specialist

Midtown Area
Sacramento, Ca.
jason@jfury.com

This page is slightly out of date, but the information is still largely accurate.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A challenging long-term position working in the graphic design field as a Lead Graphic Designer.

EDUCATION

Web Development and Graphic design Specialist Certification, IT College - 2004
Print Shop Certified, Job Corps Training Center - 1994
HSD, Opportunity Center High School - 1992

QUALIFICATIONS

I have been the Corporate Graphic Designer and Webmaster of a leader in the K-12 Website market for the past year, and before that the Lead Graphic Artist and Webmaster of a nation wide graphic design and marketing company since 2004. I graduated top of the class from the Web Development and Graphic Design Specialist course at IT College.

I have learned a great deal about web design and graphic design, general system upkeep, repair and maintenance. Along with that, comes the know how to run almost any application effectively and efficiently. I have been taking on the role of "tech support" for my family and friends for about the last eight years now.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• Proficiency in using programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Word, DreamWeaver, Flash, 3D Studio Max, After Effects and SoundForge to name but a few.
• Web animation and multimedia design concepts ranging from web site design, development and maintenance utilizing Flash and XHTML to digital media distribution and web deployment.
• Extensive experience designing graphics for multiple media types including full and single color printing, clothing, vinyl lettering, trade show banners and others.
• Graphic design application experience with manipulation of artwork, use of color concepts, texture and feel, contrast, perspective and final publication to both physical and digital media of multiple kinds.
• 3D creation and design including both still image rendering and animated movies. Also experienced with creation of 3D models and textures/ sprites for video game applications.
• Leadership role as Lead Graphic Designer in training and organization of new employees.
• Extensive experience as Lead Graphic Designer in a fast paced environment that requires extreme attention to detail and extensive organizational skills.
• Desktop publishing as well as traditional four-color printing press publishing including setup, matting, stripping, typography, darkroom and final production.
• Experience with various aspects of print shop production including prepress, negative and plate preparation, encoding, press work and all aspects of bindery including final shipment.
• Full range video production skills for editing of video clips including creating and effectively applying various video and sound effects.

EMPLOYMENT

Corporate Graphic Artist / Webmaster, K-12 Education 2010 - 2011
Lead Graphic Designer/ Webmaster, Local design and marketing firm 2004 - 2010
Wall Trainer, Local Shipping Company 2003 - 2004
Carpenter, Construction 1997 - 1998
Encoder Operator/ Prepress/ Bindery, Printshop 1995 - 1997
Loader Operator, Post-Plant and Sawmill 1994 - 1995

AWARDS

Deans List - Awarded for consistently maintaining a grade of 95% or higher throughout the course of the class.
Perfect Attendance - Awarded for keeping perfect attendance and not missing a single day for the entire duration of the course.