| Sr. Art Director / Interactive
Description:
With a background in illustration, an eye for detail and a passion for creativity, I have planned and executed projects ranging from elaborate multimedia experiences to traditional media solutions. As a strategic art director with a robust style, I strive to push the envelope with every project.
I am currently working as a Senior Art Director for NSI, a small advertising agency in St. Louis.
Sample URLs:
www.nsi1919.com
www.htbmarketing.com
Resume:
OVERVIEW
With a background in illustration, an eye for detail and a passion for creativity, I have planned and executed projects ranging from elaborate multimedia experiences to traditional media solutions. As a strategic art director with a robust style, I strive to push the envelope with every project.
I am currently working as a Senior Art Director for NSI, a small advertising agency in the heart of St. Louis.
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EXPERIENCE
The National System, Inc (1919). ~ Senior Art Director 05.15.1998 to 06.16.2000 and 06.19.2001 to Present
The National System (NSI) is as a full service agency. NSI offers a full range of in-house services in multiple disciplines ; print, television, radio and web.
• Define the scope of the work and execute from blank paper to keylines.
• Lead in interactive, web marketing, viral and front-end design/creative projects, as well as mentor and providing design direction for.
• Build working relationships of mutual respect with clients and coworkers.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends relevant to all design disciplines.
• Contribute to team and individual development.
Influence:: LLC. ~ Web Designer 06.19.2000 to 06.19.2001
Influence was an innovator in the local new media scene.
• Define the scope of the work and execute from blank paper to keylines.
• Work with team of multimedia designers, lead in Flash application design
• Build working relationships of mutual respect with clients and coworkers.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends relevant to all design disciplines.
• Responsible for digital media design, usability design and interface design solutions.
Priority One ~ Art Director 04.05.1996 to 05.10.1998
St. Louis based screen printer.
• Design T-shirt for various applications.
• Manual illustration.
• Separate files for simulated process printing on dark garments.
• Provide direction and supervision for staff.
Quickpoint ~ Production / Retouching 02.08.1995 to 03.21.1996
Quickpoint is a leader promotional items manufacturer.
• Retouch art and render CRA films.
• Prepare films for litho printing.
• Build working relationships of mutual respect with clients and coworkers.
Freelance Web Design 04.05.1994 to Present
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KNOWLEDGE
Illustrator ~ Photoshop ~ QuarkXPress ~ Freehand ~ Streamline ~ Corel Draw ~ ImageReady ~ Fireworks ~ Dreamweaver ~ GoLive ~ BBEdit ~ Flash ~ LiveMotion ~ HTML ~ XML ~ JavaScript ~ Acrobat ~ Flash ~ SoundEdit 16 ~ LightWave 3D ~ Swift 3D ~ Adobe Dimensions ~ Mac OS 7 - X ~ Norton Utilities ~ FTP Protocol ~ Word ~ Excel ~ PowerPoint ~ Windows 95 - 2000 ~ HomeSite
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Flash ActionScripting ~ Illustration ~ Animation ~ HTML ~ CSS
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ACCOLADES
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2006 Best in Class TAM Award - Here's to Beer Marketing Website.
2006 Gold TAM Award - NSI Website.
2006 Gold TAM Award - Mazda Pair-A-Dice Trade Promotion.
2006 Silver TAM Award - NSI Search Engine Marketing Booth.
2006 Silver TAM Award - NSI Search Engine Marketing Hats.
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2005 Gold TAM Award - LandRover Way Event Intranet Website.
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2004 Silver TAM Award - Anheuser-Busch Game Room Catalog.
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2002 Golden Web Award (International Association of Web Masters & Designers.) - wideopen.ws v.1
| Michael Scholze
www.wideopen.ws
Date: 2/23/2006
Location:
St. Louis, MO 63129
Contact:
Michael Scholze
phone:314-608-5820
Email
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