BRANDON ADAMS
CHARACTER ANIMATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Tel 562.331.1749 • www.brandon-adams.com • bta1138@gmail.com
Creative, commercially aware, and highly resourceful Graphic Design Professional with excellent communication skills and the
ability to attract audiences and present ideas successfully. Stays abreast of current styles, trends, and new design techniques and
technology, leveraging deep understanding of art and design to successfully communicate content and purpose. Extensive
experience in managing projects from concept to completion while maintaining business details and tight deadlines. Works
effectively with all levels of professionals, staff, and vendors; recognized as a team player and client advocate with a talent for
reacting swiftly to customer demands. Currently looking to enter into the animation industry with the knowledge gained through
his courses at Animation Mentor.
A R E A S
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S T R E N G T H
Print Advertisements • Direct Mail Postcards • Brochures • Logos/Branding • CD Covers
T-shirt Designs • Front-end Web Design • 3D Animation
P R O F E S S I O N A L
360 Solutions, LLC – Culver City, CA
E X P E R I E N C E
2012 – Present
PRODUCTION ARTIST
Integrating knowledge of design aesthetics, layout and problem solving to produce a wide array of print and digital collateral for
overseas markets in Blu-ray and DVD media, including clients such as Sony Pictures and Universal Pictures home entertainment.
Currently the company’s top producing artist on staff after only being hired a little over a year ago. Finds a balance between
quality and quantity in a production environment.
Key highlights
• Working on a small team implementing changes across platforms to upgrade software, while maintaining compatibility
with company’s proprietary file management system.
• Given praise-worthy responsibilities such as training a new hire and devising methods to contribute to the company’s
overall efficiency.
• Compensated for top production metrics and low numbers in errors.
SuperMedia, LLC – Los Alamitos, CA
2003 – 2012
DIVISION ARTIST
Combines industry knowledge and creativity to create a variety of national advertising solutions for clients under strict deadlines.
Works closely with clients to define requirements, create a design, and expertly manage the project through to completion.
Leverages excellent communication skills with the attention to detail resulting in high-quality design solutions that consistently
exceed expectations.
Key highlights
• Partnered with sales professionals to create innovative new client advertising campaigns that led to significant increases
in revenue.
• Utilized expert client relationship management skills to resolve issues, reestablish open lines of communication, and save
accounts on the verge of canceling.
• Personally chosen to train and mentor new hires in the best practices and strategies for creative designs as well as client
service.
Verizon – Irving, TX
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1999 – 2003
SPEC ARTIST
Working in concert with a team of other spec artists, utilized creativity and design principles to assist regional artists from across
the nation with their division’s overflow of advertising needs. Effectively communicated with sales partners in the design process
as outlined by their clients, from concept to final product. Maintained a fastidious attention to deadlines and quotas without
sacrificing quality or integrity.
Key highlights
• Initiated pilot program to attend to the needs and desires of top-tier clients who made up a large percentage of revenue.
• Petitioned, designed and maintained department’s promotional intranet site.
• Utilized expert client relationship management skills to resolve issues, reestablish open lines of communication, and save
accounts on the verge of canceling.
• Personally chosen to train and mentor new hires in the best practices and strategies for creative designs as well as client
service.
Brandon Adams Design – Freelance
2005 – Present
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Through timely and cost-effective means, worked closely with clients on producing a wide variety of creative solutions including:
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Brochures, pamphlets, festival guide, stickers, etc. for Lone Star Film Festival
Brochures and mailers, National Satellite & Security
Brochure and presentation folder, West Coast Chief Repair
CD cover photo manipulation, Craig Lyons
Branding, The Kitchen Table restaurant
Boat logo design, Rick Mercer
Book cover design, Laurie Hutzler
Designed for a small T-shirt company
E D U C A T I O N
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P R O F E S S I O N A L
D E V E L O P M E N T
AS, Computer Animation, The Art Institute of Dallas
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Platforms:
Mac OS X, Windows XP/Windows 7
Applications:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, AfterEffects, Premiere,
Autodesk Maya 3D, Microsoft Office Suite