Summary

Over 16 years of experience developing graphics and illustrations for multimedia applications. Primary focus prior to working at MicroStrategy was in 2D graphic development with additional work in HTML, Macromedia Flash and Maya 3D. Focus has switched to Web Design with use of HTML and CSS. Capable of producing extremely accurate illustrations by hand as well as by computer.

Experience

Web Graphics Designer
MicroStrategy, Inc.,
McLean, VA, April 2006 - Present

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Responsible for graphics and visual design on MicroStrategy's corporate web site as well as micro sites and html emails.

Graphic Design Specialist IV
Performance Technologies International, Inc.,
Annandale, VA, February 2003 - January 2006

•		Constructed 3D scenes for training applications developed as a series of printed graphic-novel-based training titles called Response Illustrated. These graphic simulations were developed for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) & National Fire Academy (NFA).
•		Developed graphics for a series of e-learning courses that provide self-paced refresher training to first responders. Developed for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) & the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
•		Created graphics for a radiation pager training course for the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
•		Created graphics for a computer-based training application for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supporting a switch from old computer systems to new ones.
•		Served as the in-house photographer on photoshoots for all of the above projects and webmaster for PTI's web site.

Graphic Design Specialist IV
Anteon Corporation, Fairfax, VA, November 2001 - February 2003

•		Designed and developed interface and content graphics for web-based training (WBT) and computer-based training (CBT) applications for government clients. Projects included those for GSA Section 508, NSHS Trauma Training, The Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation division (MWR), FDA, eArmyU, and an internal course on Terrorism Awareness.
•		Worked closely with the project team to develop visual treatments from concept to completion.

Graphic Design Specialist III
Interactive Media Corporation/Pearson Performance Solutions,
McLean, VA, November 1997 - September 2001

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Designed and developed interface and content graphics for web-based training (WBT) and computer-based training (CBT) applications for both government and commercial clients. Clients included:

•		Oversaw projects, including supervision of art teams and freelance artists.
•		Served as HTML expert for graphics department and trained fellow employees to use HTML.
•		Developed and co-designed several iterations of Interactive Media's corporate web site.

Freelance Graphic Designer
Ashley M. Bradford, Herndon, VA July 1993 - Present

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Designed and developed interface and content graphics for web sites for the following clients:

•		Designed look and feel and created all graphics for personal web site.
•		BC Cancer Agency - Created medical illustrations on the subject of lipids.
•		Concert - Designed printed postcard.
•		pmpro, inc - Created graphics for Bradley Fighting Vehicle CD-i training application.
•		Isis Interactive - Created interfaces for medical CD-ROM.
•		CapDisc (a division of Capitol Multimedia, Inc.) - Created computer graphics for Bell Atlantic sales presentations, Bell Atlantic InfoTravel projects in California and Washington, D.C., MCI sales presentations, Washington Gas informational disc, and American Laser Games interfaces for Mad Dog 2, Crime Patrol and Drug Wars.

Graphic Designer
PerformTech, Landover, MD, February 1997 - November 1997

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Created graphical interfaces, slides and components for CBT applications for clients including the Air Force (Aircraft Familiarization and Confined Space Safety programs), the Navy, NASA, the FAA, the IRS and FDIC.

Graphic Designer
pmpro, inc./Philips Media Systems, Washington, D.C., August 1995 - February 1997

•		Created graphical interfaces and slides for Compact Disc Interactive (CD-i) and CD-ROM applications. Clients included Bell Atlantic, Marriott, the American Federation of Teachers and School 2000.
•		Created illustrations for teachers' guides for School 2000.
•		Created web graphics including backgrounds and animations.
•		Supervised and trained freelance artists.

Graphic Designer
CapPro (a division of Capitol Multimedia, Inc.), Bethesda, MD, May 1994 - August 1995

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Created art for CD-i and CD-ROM games and educational software, including Shark Alert, Kingdom, Connect 4 and Ooze. Clients included Sharp, Philips and Bell Atlantic.

Graphics Intern
Spectrum Publishing, Fairfax, VA, September 1992 - October 1993

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Worked on traditional paste-up, layout and illustration.

Skills

Software Applications
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe ImageReady
Adobe Illustrator
Macromedia Flash
Maya 3D
Newtek Lightwave 3D
Macromedia Dreamweaver

World Wide Web
HTML Programming
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Fine Art
Specialty is graphite and colored pencil drawing, with experience in photography,
painting, ceramics, sculpture, assemblage, installation, etching, silkscreening,
bookmaking, printmaking and other media.

Education

The Corcoran School of Art, Washington, D.C.
B.F.A. with a concentration in Fine Arts, May 1993
Included 1 year of intensive graphic design study.

References

Available upon request.

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