A Motion Graphics Designer with additional education in visual effects, video production, editing and DVD production; I create complete video solutions for individuals and companies.

I create original concept designs based on your ideas; prepare, shoot and edit any video needed; add any motion graphics and visual effects; and, finally, publish your project digitally or on DVD for the world to see. If you would like to hire me for your next project, please contact me for a free consultation!

In between freelance and regular work I’m an editor for Fuel Your Motionography, part of the Fuel Brand Network, I write short and long fiction (mostly science fiction) and screenplays, and I play Xbox 360 in short bursts.

“You have talent that the world needs to see!” – Daniel Parker-Raya

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- OBJECTIVE
I’m seeking a full time position as a motion graphics designer, visual effects artist and/or video editor in a challenging and energetic environment where I can bring a sense of design, continue learning, create amazing work and have fun doing what I love.

- WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance / Dan Pawlowski, “Wallstreettds.com” website logo / Feb ’09
Logo design & creation

Freelance / Fuel Brand Network / Feb ’10 – Present
Editor of FuelYourMotionography.com

Sales Manager / Excel Pawn & Jewelry / Feb ’10 – Present
Sales associate

- SKILLS
Software
Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Dreamweaver; Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Maya, Combustion; Apple Shake, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor; Microsoft and Apple operating systems; and various other software

Hardware
Knowledgable on both PC and Mac computers, multiple prosumer to consumer camcorders, lighting equipment, sound equipment, etc.

- EDUCATION
Lynda.com / Dec ’09 – Present
Training in Motion Graphics, Digital Video , Video, 3D training

The Art Institutes International Minnesota / Apr ’06 – Sept ’09
Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (not received)

- ACHIEVEMENTS
Jump Cut / Apr ’06 – Sept ’08
The Art Institutes International Video Production Club
Voted Officer 3 times since forming, set up multiple projects with groups city wide

Army National Guard / Jan ’02 – Jan ’08
Stinger Missile Specialist
Six years service, 1 year tour-of-duty in Iraq, over 6 training missions, honorable discharge

Jump Cut 12 Hour Shootout / Apr ’07
Screenwriter, Storyboard, Director, Cameraman, Editor
Best Picture Award for “Men’s Room”