PDF of Stephen Zerne's resumé

Resume

Located in Nashville, TN
Email szerne@gmail.com for more information

Objective

To broaden and improve my design skills through constant application in a fun, creative, practical, and professional environment.

Work Experience

  • Freelance Multimedia Designer, Web Developer, and Visual Artist - January 2007 to Present
    • CMS (Content Management System), database driven site design development and implementation
    • Interactive media (Object Oriented Scripting with dynamic content) design and development
    • Site management, maintenance, product marketing and consulting
    • Clients include a variety of the following: Band/Musicians, Artists, E-Commerce, Commercial, and Luxury Real Estate (Including but not limited to the greater Nashville area)
    • Active Member of the greater Nashville arts community in producing and participating in shows.
  • Graphic Designer at Avalon Advertising - October 2005 - January 2007
    • Assisted in Sales presentation and creating business leads
    • Co-managed and coordinated live and scripted video production
    • Developed employee protocol to improve work flow and enhance team efficiency
    • Developed and designed print, web design, branding, and general marketing campaigns
    • Managed 3 person design team
    • Clients include but are not limited to Memorex, Field of Dreams (sports & celebrity gift store), and All Sunny Hotels (Including but not limited to the general Miami area)
  • Freelance Graphic Designer and Visual Artist - May 2001 to October 2005
    • Created logos and digital graphics
    • Hand painted storefront signage and graphics
    • Produced fine art and portraits as a street artist
    • Clients included local and small businesses in St. Petersburg, FL until November 2004 and Dallas, GA until October 2005

Education

  • Architecture at Andrews University - Spring of 1999 to Fall of 2001
    • Completed the pre-architectural program including several general and structural design classes. Utilized multiple digital and physical presentation formats.
    • Member of AIAS (American Institute of Architectural Students)

Relevant skills

  • Digital software and tools used
    • PC or MAC, Adobe Creative Suitest (Including Flash Action Script 2 & 3), XHTML, HTML, CSS, PHP, XML, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, FontForge, Fontographer
  • Physical
    • [2D] Drawing, painting and general illustration with acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, conté crayon, charcoal, graphite, and other similar mediums. Technical drawing and lettering. [3d] Plaster, wooden, and clay modeling.