MARK MAXWELL
15412 S. Michael Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-274-5766 (cell)
Skilled,
detail oriented graphic artist. Flexible designer and illustrator with a broad
range of experience in traditional and computer art techniques. Able to focus
on multiple projects at one time, lead teams, and successfully meet deadlines.
Creative and motivated professional who works well independently and in a team
environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ART MANAGER, American Technical Publishers Orland Park, IL
April 2005
– Present
• Responsible for a team of 7 artists, supervising multiple high-profile projects while also handling artwork, layout, cover, and book design duties.
• Introduced 3D art software and techniques into
the company, helping to transition standard workflow into more modern and
competitive methods and delivery systems
• Developed training curriculum, standards, and
procedures to integrate 3D art production into the art and multimedia
departments, as well as developing awareness and guidance for Tech Editors to
direct its use
• Training of new artists and interns
• Design covers and operate as a support artist on
many titles
MULTIMEDIA ILLUSTRATOR, U.S. Army
Reserves, 316th Psychological
Operations
December
1993 – Present Peru, IN
• Leading in the position of
Non-Commissioned-Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC) of the Print Development Detachment
of the 316th Psychological Operations (PSYOP).
• Directly supervises and evaluates a platoon of
Soldiers while conducting graphics and combat task training
• Directed a department of 5 highly-specialized
soldiers in a combat zone as the NCOIC of the PSYOP Product Development
Detachment while deployed in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti during Operation Enduring
Freedom from October 22, 2012 through October 27, 2013
• Served in U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya as
liaison between PSYOP forward-headquarters and Department of State element in
Kenya; worked with multiple force elements and contractors to enable mission
success
• Directed a team of 4 soldiers in a public affairs element and responsible for graphics work during deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2003 through July 2004
• Designed and created a successful
inner-service recruiting poster using a combination of digital and traditional methods. More
than 90,000 were printed and distributed nationwide; subsequent recruitment
showed large gains in the PSYOP ranks as a result
• Conducted and led printing missions in multiple
exercises located in South Korea and was advance-team leader for print mission
in Guam
• Advised on purchase and training with new modernized print
equipment worth over $500,000.
• Coordinated the
team’s design work closely with military print specialists, ensuring the
mass-printing of up to one million
graphic documents in a single given drill weekend with very short warning
FREELANCE ARTIST, Homewood,
Illinois
May 2001 –
Present• Designed art for credit-repair-doctor.com
• Designed Visual Marketing Scheme for Zoncom
Designs
• Produced Illustrations for NIU Historical Society
• Design work for The Golden Gate Garrison in San Francisco, CA
• Commissioned to do family portraits and caricatures
• Produced Illustrations for NIU Historical Society
• Design work for The Golden Gate Garrison in San Francisco, CA
• Commissioned to do family portraits and caricatures
DESIGN SPECIALIST Copymax Joliet,
IL
October
1997 – March 2005• Worked unsupervised as part of a 4 member team covering the graphic design demands of all 20 Chicago-area stores
• Created menus and promotional designs for large restaurant chains in the local area
• Created promotional materials that were used in all 20 of the Chicago store locations
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
High levels
of proficiency in the following computer programs, in both Macintosh and PC
Operating Systems:
• Adobe Photoshop CS6 (and previous versions)
• Adobe Illustrator CS6 (and previous versions)
• Adobe InDesign CS6 (and previous versions)
• 3DS Max 2012
• Z-Brush (version 4R2)
• Google SketchUp
• Thea Render
• Various web design programs including Dream-Weaver and basic HTML skills sufficient to write web pages using Microsoft Notepad
• Administrative programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
*Currently learning Unreal Development Kit, Radiant, and Blender
• Various web design programs including Dream-Weaver and basic HTML skills sufficient to write web pages using Microsoft Notepad
• Administrative programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
*Currently learning Unreal Development Kit, Radiant, and Blender
EDUCATION
PSYOP
Specialist Course, Fort Dix, NJ
Basic and
Advanced Leader Courses (Army)
Bachelor of
Fine Arts, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Multimedia
Illustrator, Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD
Associate
of Arts, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
ACHIEVEMENTS/RECOGNITION
President
of Condo Association (Blackthorne Hall Condos) 2009-2012
Commendation
Medals (3) for exceptional military service
Honor
Graduate at 37F PSYOP Specialist course in Fort Dix, NJ
Honor
Graduate at 25M Multimedia Course in Fort Meade, MD
Dean’s list
during last 2 years at Northern Illinois University
References
and artwork samples are available upon request.
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