An educator, designer, and developer recognized for exceptional concepts, design, and illustration. Experience working with high profile clients to develop best practice design guides. Managed interactive campaigns including social media, video, web, and print. I have taught visual art and design undergraduate courses built in Canvas and D2L. Presently employed at the University of Wyoming Extension as a Instructional Technology Education Specialist in Communication Technology Department. I manage the Extension WyoLearn Catalog and design online learning templates with Canvas and Cidi Lab Design Tools.Specialties:Derek is a Artist, designer and art director with the ability to facilitate the clients vision via interactive planning, presentation and research. I have had the opportunity to learn and grow from in house agencies and freelance positions. I approach projects by integrating traditional and emerging technologies. I leverage fine art skills to efficiently connect the end message with the user. Specialty List:Client Presentations - Strategic Planning - Creative Project Management - Digital Art - Brand Development & Management - Request For Proposal - Wire Frames - Story Boards - Pre & Post Production - Media Distribution - Agency Relations - Graphic Design - Art Direction - UX/UI Applications Skills:Macintosh and PC operating system literate. Proficient with Adobe CS3, CS6, CC Design Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects. Apple Final Cut Studio Pro Suite, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Compressor, Motion. Cinema 4D, Maya, LightWave. Traditional Sills: storyboards, figurative, perspective, medical, botanical, sketching. Including pen and ink, Chinese brush, colored pencils, pastels, graphite and charcoal, airbrush and alternative techniques. concept and construction, wood, metal, stone, found objects, fiberglass. Adapted to kiosk systems, store front displays, environmental designs, signage, architectural lighting and installations.
Listed skills include Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Photoshop, and 33 others.
