Blake Barr Email & Phone Number

Franklin, NC, US

Los Angeles, California, US

The world's first FAN-OWNED Entertainment Company.

Los Angeles, California, US

Investor in production of feature film - My Dead Friend Zoe

Los Angeles, California, US

Investor in production of documentary film - William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill

Custom Magic Cards is a specialty marketing company providing advertising and promotional services to performers in the entertainment industry. Our flagship product, Custom Magic Cards, is playing card styled business cards for magicians. We also offer design and printing services for promoting shows and events, such as posters and event tickets, as well.

• Provide graphic design and programming services for a variety of corporate, retail, service, and non-profit organizations
• Meet regularly with clients to discuss needs and plan time tables for design, production and final delivery
• Responsible for all aspects of customer service, marketing and invoicing

Woburn, Massachusetts, US

• Provide classroom and onsite instruction in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Develop eLearning and Instructor Led Training materials and curriculum for custom software solutions and soft skills training (manuals, interactive software simulations, presentations, quick reference guides, and.
• Conduct Train the Trainer and Instructor Led Training sessions utilizing developed materialsNote: New Horizons Learning Solutions acquired CompuWorks effective August 2015, and then separated the eLearning portion of.

Vancouver, CA

Associate Producer of Lost in the Shuffle, the upcoming feature documentary about the world of card magic that stars five of the coolest sleight-of-hand artists out there.Lost in the Shuffle is a feature-length documentary that takes a loving, cinematic look at how playing cards have become synonymous with magic, and the mysteries hidden in their.

• Provide classroom and onsite instruction in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Develop and implement eLearning and Instructor Led Training for custom software solutions and soft skills trainingNote: New Horizons Learning Solutions acquired CompuWorks effective August 2015

• Provide classroom and onsite instruction in Adobe software products including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Captivate, RoboHelp
• Provide classroom and onsite instruction in Microsoft software products including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio
• Develop and implement eLearning and Instructor Led Training for custom software solutions.Note: New Horizons Learning Solutions acquired CompuWorks effective August 2015

US

• Provide instruction in Adobe software products including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, ActionScript and After Effects
• Provide instruction in graphic topics including typography, color theory, branding, photography and animation
• Provide instruction in technical topics including A+, Net+, Security+ and Desktop Support

Atlanta, GA, US

• Create framework for HTML-based email blasts compatible with the SalesForce system.
• Create scheduled and special promotion email blasts.
• Create PHP-based interactive online ROI calulator with dynamically generated charts and graphs.
• Create animated elements for use on corporate web site.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US

• Develop and conducts classes in graphic design, web design and video using Adobe products including Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere and After Effects
• Develop and conduct classes in Algebra, Pre-calculus, Conceptual Physics and Honors Physics
• Develop contacts with outside organizations to enhance curriculum
• Conduct field trips related to areas of study including trips to MIT and TSNY

Munich, DE

• Developed and designed all marketing and internal materials for the corporation’s Security Services Division, integrating existing services from other divisions into one service family
• Developed and designed the company’s tradeshow presence, including booths, staff outfits, marketing materials and promotional items
• Redesigned all existing marketing and internal materials of acquired corporation to be compliant with brand standards of new companyNote: Siemens Building Technologies acquired VistaScape Security Systems effective.

• Create graphics and HTML/CSS coding for monthly promotional email blasts.
• Create PHP-based special items online ordering system.

• Conducted multi-day modeling and animation courses in 3ds Max for clients in the architectural, forensic and entertainment industries
• Provided support to clients after participation in training sessions

US

• Developed and designed all printed marketing and internal materials
• Worked with printers to assure quality and timeliness of project delivery
• Developed and designed content including whitepapers for company web site
• Developed and designed online interactive tools for tradeshow planning
• Designed company emails for marketing campaigns
• Designed icons for use in company’s software productNote: Siemens Building Technologies acquired VistaScape Security Systems effective June 2007

US

• Develop and conduct classes utilizing the full line of Adobe Creative Suite products, Autodesk 3ds Max, PHP, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Scheduling of classrooms and instructors
• Interview and participate in the hiring of new faculty
• Train faculty in applications and graphic topics

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

• Provided consulting services to attorneys regarding presentation graphics
• Developed, designed and produced infographics for use in litigation
• Trained sales staff in litigation graphics to improve client marketing interactions

US

• Develop and conduct classes in graphic design, web design, interactive media, video and audio editing, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation
• Work with other instructors to enrich the curriculum across all programs
• Designed the three-tiered pre-press component of the graphic design curriculum
• Served as the faculty advisor for the student ACM SIGGraph chapter
• Served as an Advisory Board Member for the Animation Department
• Recognized as an Outstanding Instructor in Animation

• Maintained corporate websites for family of companies
• Maintained industry web site for hospitals and physicians enrolled in the corporation’s orthopedic health marketing program
• Developed and implemented a corporate Intranet site to support sales staff and management, resulting in faster response times to meeting staff and client needs, and substantial savings for the corporation in materials.
• Developed an internal print production division resulting in quicker production of large format display materials at a substantial savings to the corporation
• Developed and designed a product line of modular web sites based on best practices for use by physicians and hospitals
• Provided detailed weekly reports on effectiveness of Internet presence

• Responsible for UI/UX design for online business
• Worked closely with database developer to implement online presence
• Developed and designed multiple touch points available to the clients directly through the web interface

• Provided consulting services to attorneys regarding presentation graphics
• Developed, designed and produced infographics for use in litigation and mediation
• Developed physics based 3D simulations of events based on forensic evidence
• Developed and designed extensive interactive presentations for use in litigation
• Managed graphic and production staff
• Trained graphic staff in procedures and principles for developing presentations

• Designed and produced presentation materials for a variety of clients
• Provided copy stand, film imaging and developing services
• Recommended and assisted in the implementation of large format printing equipment to expand services available to clients
• Maintained film developing and large format printing equipment

• Provided pre-flight, pre-press and imaging services to agencies and designers throughout the San Antonio region
• Interacted with clients daily in receipt, troubleshooting and delivery of their jobs
• Maintained imaging and developing equipment

• Provided structured classroom instruction in graphic design and page layout programs for corporate clients
• Provided onsite custom graphic design instruction tailored to the clients specific needs, equipment and processes

• Provided layout and design services for a monthly magazine
• Interviewed performing artists including Shania Twain and Toby Keith for original articles in magazine
• Maintained database and integrated content into magazine
• Point of contact for clients placing business and personal advertisements

• Designed marketing materials for the company’s products and services
• Designed daily materials for clients ordering signage and other display items
• Developed and implemented new procedures incorporating computer graphic design into the manufacturing processes of the company
• Trained staff in the use of new manufacturing systems

• Designed and produced all marketing materials for agency clients
• Developed systems for tracking effectiveness of marketing efforts of client products and maximizing future marketing efforts
• Worked with freelance artists to develop promotional materials for special events and seminars
• Developed phonetically keyed Cyrillic typeface for use in promotional materials for seminars being held in Russia
• Interacted with outside imaging and print services providers to ensure timely production of necessary material
• Recommended hardware and software to improve production

Mechanical Engineering

Graphic Design And Media Arts

Geology/Earth Science, General

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