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Mark is well versed in HTML, Photography, digital print processes, 3d modeling, typography, design/layout and most image making processes. As well as traditional illustration techniques, such as watercolor, oils, and pen and ink, he is versed in digital illustration techniques and software applications. He is a power user in these software programs: photoshop, illustrator, paint, Sketchup, 3D max and Z-brush. Photography is another area in wich he excels. He is versed in several advaced photography/digital imaging techniques, such as: image stacking, basic touch up to portraits and fashion photos, digital imaging and depth of field manipulation.
Manager/Designer, San Mateo Lockworks,
2000 - Present.
Interacted with clients on a daily basis. Determined customer needs and provided excellent service and problem solving. Known for patience in dealing with customers. Opened and managed shop during weekend hours of operation. Supervised new employees. Worked as in house designer on most media projects.
Illustrator/Creative Design Coordinator
June-July 2015
Contract work. San Jose, CA. Created a logo for Lotus Blossom Yoga Center.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer
January-March 2015
Contract work. San Jose, CA. Created a logo, style guide, font & illustration for Bay Area Horror Theater.
Illustrator/Creative Design Coordinator
January-March 2014
Contract work. San Jose, CA. From concept through execution created an illustrion for Blossom Birth Yoga Center annual event, t-shirts.
illustrator/Graphic Designer
February-April 2014
Contract work. San Jose, CA. Created illustrations and page layout for Epic Immersive's interactive performance, entitled Mathew Briar and the Age of resurrection.
HTML/CSS
PHP
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
SKETCHUP
PAINT
CAD
all Adobe CC 2015 products
Foothill Junior College.
​2008 - 2010
Attended Foothill Junior College, in Los Altos California with a focus in design.
Academy of Art.
​2010 - 2013
Attended The Academy of Art University from 2010-2013, with a focus in illustration. The Academy of Art's illustration program is intensive and spans the gamut, from storyboarding and visual developement to more classic illustration for print.
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