personal resume
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My online resume and work history profile.TRANSCRIPT
R YA N J . B R A N TCreative. Authentic. Passionate.
Personal Resume
As a results oriented problem solver – My artistic talents, self
determination and entrpenurial spirit & drive has supported the
efforts of both my personal and commercial development as a
designer & technologist. Over the years I have manged to utilize
resources, environments, and mentors to cultivate an aesthetic
that is now seen in print collateral, websites and advertising
campaigns on a global scale. Working with industry leading
print, web, and interaction design professionals has allowed me
to win clients and gain respect amongst my peers.
Designer /TechnologisT
2005 - Current
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
FREELANCE DESIGNER / TECHNOLOGIST
2005 - Current Designer, Technologist, Photographer, Public Speaker, Instructor.
University of Hawaii
Kavai Charms
Amit Desai
Public talks & lectures on print design illustration & new media.
Brand Identity, Product Packaging , Advertising.HTML 5 Website (Launches 2011)www.kavaicharms.com
Compiled four separate books for print and release on a global scale, accompanied with original artwork, unique page and cover design and experimental video.
Paradise Park (4Color)Cover Design, Advanced Color Correction, Photo Composites & Layout of 320 pages + 14 master page templates.
Love Song (4Color)64 pages of color corrected images with experimental text overlays and custom font styles.
Kodak Gold (4Color Cover Only)Scanning and reproduction of original stamped copy into a 40 page micro-booklet.
Wakeup Call
3 Masters. Compiled a 120 page photo book:
IMAGES
Both are screen captures of an animation for Amit Desai. The animation was highly experimental and for use as a website teaser for the launch of his new book.
A tenured instructor for the following classes: Adobe IllustratorAutodesk Mudbox, Fontlab Studio.Assistant to the following classes: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign,Dreamweaver, Flash, Drupal, Final Cut Studio, Digital Photography.
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
FREELANCE DESIGNER / TECHNOLOGIST
2005 - Current Designer, Technologist, Photographer, Public Speaker, Instructor.
Coast to Coast Realty
The Gypsy Grill
Buttons Hawaii
Cara’s Kambucha
Kelli Chillson Captured On FilmA photo journalistic and documentary approach to the
Brand Identity and the development of and HTML5 and CSS3 website. www.hawaiilumber.com
Harley Davidson motorcycle gatherings. 120 pages of grey scale images. Each image was processed in Photo
-shop to remove dust, scan lines and adjusted with smart
Flash Actionscript Website + PHP, & HTML.www.kellichillsonphotography.com
Brand Identity and development of logos & vinyl graphics.
Brand Identity and development of logos, Stationary, realtor graphics and graphics.
Brand re-imaging by way of a redesigned logo.
Brand Identity by way of a designed logo. And package design establishing custom labels for their line of bottled
ATTRIBUTES
I am a self motivated individual who learns at an exceptional rate, able to adapt to any given situation and create a positive result.
I posses take criticism well, and make necessary changes to meet established goals.
Hawaii Lumber Products Association
Concept design, layout and the development consultation for an HTML5, CSS3, Actionscript & Javascript website.
Hawaii Sheet Metal Workers
Concept design, layout and the development consultation for an HTML5, CSS3, Actionscript & Javascript website.
Gentry Homes
Cara’s KambuCha
A startup Hawaii based tea company. Cara’s Kambucha entrusted me with the designs of their brand Identity and pack-age graphics.
Coast to Coast
With offices in Colorado & California, this boutique real estate firm enlisted my talent to generate for them brand Identity which included:
Company logo, business cards, real estate graphics, envelopes and brochure templates.
fluX hawaII
A start up magazine located in Hawaii, hired me to develop branding for their company. I Developed this concept as well as 5 others I presented to them. In the end they decided to go with “Walkway Bold” a free font download from dafont.com. ---- LAME.
rfavela
This was a conceptual logo design for a boutique lingerie designer.
A website photo gallery
Actionscript, PHP, HTML, CSS
CreativeDireCtor
June 2008 - Nov. 2010
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
mana means communications
June 2008 - November 2010Creative Director
» HITLIN » Security One Hawaii » Hawaiian Eye Center » Hawaii State Art Museum
» SXSW » Sales & Marketing Executives
International » Hawaii Sheet Metal Workers
» Hawaiian Airlines » Shriners Hospitals » Hawaii Lumber Products Association » Honolulu International Film Festival
Responsibilities included but were not limited to:
oversight & training of a creative team consisting of 3 individuals.
Developing, presenting and carrying out the creative processes; the ideation, presentation and execution of client branding and marketing communications campaigns,the profitability and creative quality of client projects, and the operational readiness of the creative team to our clients.
ensuring that designers (including, but not limited to myself) operate in an efficient, profitable manner.
Delivering strategic communication solutions that assisted our clients in attaining their marketing objectives.
listening, asking, hearing, prioritizing and translating client situation, marketing goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice, messages and rationales.
Collaborating and contributing to the creative process as a leader of a creative team.
writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive website proposals accompanied with an estimate of hours and an outline of projected work.
leading the unified process of marketing/concept/design and post-production execution of print collateral/interactive/web/video/motion graphics.
managing the evolution of the agency’s technology needs & digital marketing capabilities.
Clients
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
mana means communications
June 2008 - November 2010Creative Director
Work collaboratively with partners, participate in company strategizing, and make recommendations for changes to the creative function to meet market changes, competitive threats or to support strategic plans.
Make decisions on a daily basis that ensure both profitability and creative quality.
Set expectations and standards which built a culture for creative team attitude, behavior, teamwork and professional development.
Train & Direct the activities and professional development of creative team members. Drive constant improvement in creative quality and capabilities.
With the account lead, assure that internal and client presentations are on time, professional, engaging, persuasive and supported by a sound rationale.
Develop a cohesive web presence for clients in HTML, PHP, Javascript & Actionscript.
PrIMAry DUTIES:
Managing outside resources, including vendors, color separators, printers, freelancers, web and interactive sub-contractors.
Managing art direction, design, copywriting and production of projects.
Preparing and justifying website estimates
Quality control, including proofing, reviewing, measuring and evaluating personal performance, creative output and project process(es).
Create and maintain websites and databases.
SECOnDAry DUTIES:
OperatiOnsexpert
Oct. 2006 - May 2008
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
mc DonalD’s oF hawaii
October 2006 - May2008 Image Consultant - Café Manager – Recruiter - Area Trainer – Operations Expert
responsible for the operations and training of eight café locations wherein I was held accountable for establishing operational efficiency, monitoring the progress and development of 56 café employees, initiating via communication with area supervisors and store managers sales building techniques, promotions, recruitment efforts and public announcements.
Worked with national vendors to manage over ordered, expired or delinquent product deliveries. Collectively generating adequate par levels for a market wide distribution.
Established and maintained a system of sales tracking which allowed for proper analysis and management of current market trends on a weekly and monthly basis and acting in a timely manner with adequate merchandising and promotional events to help generate sales.
Fashioned the existing framework for the McDonald’s Café concept, pioneering a ground breaking structure for the presentation and operations of McDonald’s people and place based upon an aggressive business model.
Co-created and implemented employee job descriptions, roles and expectations, for McDonald’s Café concept.
Established a set pay range for new and current employees that would reflect a skill based pay scale.
Selected and established a novel approach to crew uniforms creating an over all look and presentation that was both fashionable and effective.Conceptualized and actively applied several sales building and recruitment techniques to be enacted by eight café managers.
Collaborated with the Architectural Department to design several layouts for our current café locations, which would consider speed of service, operational efficiency and ease of use in its design.
Created employee training manuals and established on site trainers for several café locations.
Developed a roster management system by which I could create and establish a thorough and well organized training and development program.
Awarded the highest tip factor in the West Division of 173.1%
Worked with the Marketing Department to develop new menu board concepts, training and development materials, POP and other café graphics.
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
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Education
on-going University of Hawaii
2000 Foreign Language Institute Colorado Springs • CO Foreign Language Studies. 1999 University of The nations Colorado Springs • CO Ethnographic Studies & Humanitarian Aid work
Skills
Further training received in the following areas:
restaurant Systems Management • Financial Controls • Shift Management • Payroll/Profit and Loss reporting • Employee Scheduling • Coaching Conversation Tips and Tactics • Inventory Tracking • Product Allocation • Shipment receipt Acknowledgment • Inventory Transfers • Supervisor Training classes. Merchandise Coordinator training received in the following areas: resource Allocation • Sales Associate Training • and Proper Vendor Communications. Visuals Director training received in the following areas: Initial Design • Setup and proper execution of store displays • Product Placement • Lighting • and Visual rotation.
Miscellaneous artistic training received in the following fields:
Art History • Art Fundamentals • Mastering Photoshop • The Geometry of Design • The Artists Work Book • The History of Color • Total Training Adobe Photoshop • Photoshop Down and Dirty Tricks.
Gnomon: Sketching Interior Spaces • Visual Story Telling. Maya Basics • nUrBS Modeling Polygon Modeling • Sub-Division Modeling • rigging • Skinning Animation • Dynamics • Effects rendering and Lighting.
Private lessons from Activision character modeler and texture artist. Photography • Grid Based Design & Universal Principles of Design•
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
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Current
Personal Clients
amit Desai - [email protected]
Kelli Chillson - [email protected]
Jen sherridan - [email protected]
Past
Mana Means
Janet scheffer - [email protected] Ceo
McDonald’s
louis [email protected] supervisor
frankie [email protected] vice President
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