Resume
Work Experience
Principal, movingunits.com
I provide web production services, graphic design for web/print, video production, and all around computer and online support to clients ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to high profile musicians and artists. Accomplished and recognized for ability to translate the creative essence of the musical artist to the digital world of the Web, providing fans an opportunity to navigate easily through sites that offer an entertaining, interactive experience.
Technical Skills
Proficient in the use of the major Web, Graphic and Video development tools including HTML, Adobe Creative Suite 4 (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, After Effects), QuarkXpress, JavaScript, CGI, CSS, DHTML, PHP/MySQL, Final Cut Pro, and Avid.
Also fluent in coding and implementing sites for CMS based solutions (Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla) and online storefronts (Magento, Zen Cart, X-Cart)
Well-versed in usage and implementation of social networking tools (Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo)
Those skills augmented by expertise in classic art and design related media including, photography, video, freehand drawing, illustration and creative writing, enhance services offered to clients. I handcode all of my websites and am always keeping tabs on new technology in the field.
Experience
MOTION COMPANY
Lead Designer (2007-2009)
Lead designer for contract apparel company. Duties included designing, implementing and maintaining website as well as backend solution for company and clients. Also handled all pre-press and design for artwork.
TOWER.COM
Lead Designer (2006-06.2007)
Head of design for online marketing department for Tower Records’ ecommerce website. Duties include day-to-day supervision of all graphical elements of website, including creation and maintenence of advertising and sales for email campaigns, banners, and print/web ads.
BECK
webmaster (1995 – 2005)
Created, developed, designed, and maintain award winning, official website for musician Beck. Well-managed marketing tools such as promotional contests, a flourishing online BBS community, and the online store offer the fan a comprehensive and interactive experience.
TENACIOUS D
Graphic design for rock band Tenacious D’s DVDs, Tour Itinerary booklets, tour posters, and t-shirts. I was given direction by band and management regarding visions they had and implemented them with high flying results. My 2002 t-shirt design was the top seller on the bands tour. “The Complete Masterworks” DVD is currently the biggest selling music dvd.
BLACK & WHITE PRODUCTIONS
Logo design and corporate branding done for movie production company Black & White Productions, Jack Black and Mike White’s new venture with Universal Pictures. Logo done in conjunction with Black and will appear in front of any B&W films or television shows.
CINDER BLOCK
Designed and implemented website and print brochure for Oakland-based band merchandise company Cinder Block.
JOHN KIMBROUGH
Website for Los Angeles musician and composer
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE THEATRE
Ad design for opening of comedy troupe The Upright Citizens Brigade’s Los Angeles theatre. Appeared in L.A. Times and L.A. Weekly
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
designer
(2004)
In-house designer contract job for Sony Pictures Online, designing in-house mockups and promotional art for tv shows and films such as Joan of Arcadia, Astroboy, Hellboy, 50 First Dates.
ONE BLOCK RADIUS
Designed and implemented site for Los Angeles hip-hop band One Block Radius.
DUFFS
Designed and implemented site for skateboard company Duffs. Worked with outside marketing company developing site from start to finish..
TRICIA HELFER
Designed and implemented site for actress and model Tricia Helfer (Charlie’s Angels, Battlestar Galactica).
PAPA ROACH
Designed and implemented site for rock musicians Papa Roach in conjunction with production house Exquisite Corps.
JIMMY EAT WORLD
T-shirt designs for Interscope Recording artists Jimmy Ear World.
THE LAMPS
Designed and implemented site for local L.A. rock band The Lamps.
JUSTIN MELDAL-JOHNSEN
Designed and implemented site for Los Angeles based musician Justin Meldal-Johnsen. Work in progress.
THE CULT
Designed and implemented site for rock musicians The Cult.
ARTISTDIRECT INC.
web developer (08.1999 – 11.2000)
Web Developer for an online music and media company that develops, creates and maintains Web sites for high profile recording artists such as Beck, Marilyn Manson, Def Leppard, Tom Petty, Stone Temple Pilots, Spinal Tap and k.d.lang. Responsible for providing each artist and manager the opportunity to interact with designer to insure that the Web site accurately reflects the performers unique musical and artistic vision.
SERVICE MAILERS INC.
Designed, coded website for Los Angeles based bulk mailing company. Worked in conjunction with backend solution in Seattle, WA.
JOHN KIMBROUGH/WALT MINK
Designed, implemented site for New York based musician John Kimbrough, formerly of Atlantic Recording artists Walt Mink..
REBECCA RICH
Designed, implemented and maintain site for Rebecca Rich, up and coming Los Angeles fashion designer.
WINAMP
skin design
Designed, constructed faceplates (”skins”) for audio software “Winamp” (www.winamp.com), used for promotions and corporate liaisons. Clients vary from corporate (Kodak, Lipton), entertainment (”The 6th Day” Film, “The Adventures of Joe Dirt” Film), and music (U2, Vitamin C, Radiohead) U2 and Radiohead skins achieved status of being the highest secure downloads on the internet (over 800,000 unique downloads each)
METACREATIONS CORP.
online engineer (10.1996 – 08.1999)
Online Engineer and Web Developer for the visual computing software company that developed high end graphic applications such as Kai’s Power Tools, Bryce, Painter, Kai’s Power Goo, Painter, and Poser. An essential member of the team that developed and maintained the company website, also served on QA team for America Online featured game “MetaSquares”.
PLONE: TIMELESS ELECTRONIC MELODIES
Flash heavy website for Birmingham, UK based music trio.
BONG LOAD CUSTOM RECORDS
webmaster
(1996 – 09.1999)
Designer and maintainer for Los Angeles based record label featuring artists L7, Beck, Fu Manchu, Famous Monsters, Richard Thompson, R.L. Burnside, and Dieselhed.
RAIN.ORG
technical support
(1996)
Assisted in the establishment of one of the first Internet providers in Santa Barbara. Supervised the computer lab, provided online assistance to users, web site design instructor and assisted in the development of the company web site.
BARRY BERKUS ARCHITECTS, AIA
graphic technician
(1993 – 1996)
Graphic technician for the award winning architectural and planning firm located in Santa Barbara. Prepared colored architectural drawings and models for new residential communities located throughout the world.
Recognition
2002 ONLINE MUSIC AWARDS
Winner: Best Designed Music Site
http://www.onlinemusicawards.de/2002_awards.htm
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE
Rollingstone.com Feature, January 2000
“THE NET’S BEST FANS”
Online article rating the best Artist websites.
http://www.rollingstone.com/features/netband/article.asp?id=4
Rolling Stone Issue 842, June 8 2000
“Beck’s Personal Digital Assistant” by Kathryn Farr
Extensive article outlining the relationship between Beck and “Truck” and the creation of a unique artist website.
http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/beck/articles/story/5926733/becks_personal_digital_assistant
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY MAGAZINE
E.T., OCTOBER 2000
SUBSCRIPTION, SPECIAL INSERT EW INTERNET
10 Ways to Make a Good Website by Truck
E.T., MARCH 10 2000
WHAT TO SURF: BECK.COM
Second review of official Beck site.
http://www.ew.com/ew/archive/0,1798,1|27957|0|beck,00.html
E.T., MARCH 10 2000
WHAT TO SURF: MARILYNMANSON.COM
Review of official Marilyn Manson website.
E.T., 1995
REVIEW: BECK
First review of what would then become official website for Beck.
http://www.ew.com/ew/archive/0,1798,1|16144|1|beck,00.html
YAHOO INTERNET LIFE ONLINE MUSIC AWARDS 2000 NOMINEE: BEST ARTIST SITE: BECK.COM
references available on request