NICOLE T. STEWART Auburn, MA 01501 Phone: (774) 232-2506 Portfolio: http://alum.wpi.edu/~panda thaopanda@gmail.com G RA P HI C D ESI G N E R & A RTI S T Versatile Graphic Designer with strong artistic and social media skills Key Skills Graphic & Logo Design Customer & Niche focused Organization and Customer Service Skills Web Design (HTML, CSS, some Javascript) Self-Training on Unfamiliar Software 3D Modeling Writing Proficiency Education Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA BS in Interactive Media & Game Development, 2010 Hobbies Game Design Creative Writing Sketching & Painting 7+ years of experience in various forms of art, including 3D modeling, animation, freehand, graphic design and computer art. 3+ years of industry experience in graphic design and web design, including a patented game and multiple live websites Experience in both agile (scrum) and waterfall Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC), from requirements gathering to production support Ability to define and balance strategic alignment with tactical execution Strong technical and artistic proficiency and competency in multiple platforms and programs Ability to complete projects with attention to details and time management skills Ability to develop solutions to any challenges that may become present Technology Summary Software: Adobe CS4 Photoshop (Advanced), Adobe CS4 Illustrator (Advanced), Autodesk Maya (Advanced), 3D Studio Max (Proficient), ZBrush (Proficient), Microsoft Office 2007 (Advanced) , Adobe Flash (Proficient) Engines: C4, jME, Gamemaker, Adobe Flash Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, TypePad, WordPress, ConstantContact Professional Experience Serene Comfort, Auburn, MA Graphic Designer & Social Media Specialist, Nov. 2011-Present • Prepared photos of models in Adobe CS4 Photoshop to go live on the company’s website • Coding in HTML/CSS to implement changes to the company’s website • Creating new graphics and logos to be implemented seasonal in Adobe CS4 Photoshop • Creating and updating the company’s blog with new entries • Maintaining all company’s social media sites including Pinterest, Twitter, Google+ and Facebook to bring in more customers. • Create new coupons bi-weekly to monthly in constant contact and maintaining the subscribers’ email list. • Maintaining the product feeds for marketing sites, such as PriceGrabber.com and Nextag.com. Green Torch Studios, Springfield, MA Web/Graphic Designer, June 2010-Sept 2010 • Designing websites and content using Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver for products we sell and for customers. • Maintaining the blogs and forums for all the products, as well as acting as customer service. eBay Research Labs, San Jose, CA Intern/Contractor, Jan 2010-Mar 2010 • Designing graphics and logos using Adobe Illustrator for eBay’s use in seller applications and social media sites. • Provided artwork as the lead artist on development of a patented data-mining game for eBay to be published for Facebook. Team Wumbo, Worcester, MA 3D Modeler/Lead Artist, 2009-2010 • Created 3D & 2D Artwork (Maya & Adobe Photoshop) as lead artist for two game demos • Created graphics and logos (Adobe Photoshop) for First Person Camera Movement Survey, as well analyzing the data returned from the survey. Able to Travel Extensively Available for Full-Time Assignments