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BEN ALLINGTON
graphic design   web design   animation  		(303) 596-4269
www.benwashere.com
benallington@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Graphic Designer/Animator with over 6 years of web and print experience using Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and 3ds Max. Recently provided animated and static media assets for eLearning courses while contracting for Accenture Learning as part of their global media team. Seeking to contribute skills, experience, reliability, and enthusiasm to a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
SOFTWARE
Adobe Flash CS4 Professional
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Adobe Illustrator CS4
Adobe After Effects CS4		 Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Soundbooth CS4
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
3ds Max 8
EXPERIENCE
  • Creating Graphics for print and web using Photoshop, Flash, 3ds Max, and Illustrator
  • Conceptualizing and creating interactive animations using Flash and ActionScript 2.0
  • Web design, using Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, and Flash Creating, compositing, and editing motion graphics using After Effects and Premiere
  • Creating, compositing, and editing motion graphics using After Effects and Premiere
  • Audio recording and editing using Adobe Audition and Adobe Soundbooth
  • 3D animation, modeling, texture mapping, lighting, and rigging using 3ds Max and Character Studio
  • Creating textures for 3D models using Photoshop, Zbrush, and Mudbox
SKILLS
  • Understanding that detail and presentation can be the key between success and failure
  • Being comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines, as well as independent projects
  • Having a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and Windows based systems and networks
  • Welcoming challenges, learning new software, meeting impossible deadlines, and performing under pressure
  • Capable of working independently with minimal direction
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Media Arts and Animation June 2003
Art Institute of Colorado Denver, Colorado
Dean's List for Academic Excellence
WORK HISTORY
Graphic Design September 2009 to present
M. Block & Sons, Inc

Bedford Park, Illinois
  • Redesigned corporate website, giving it a cleaner, more polished look using Photoshop and Flash

Animation/Graphic Design August 2007 to present
Accenture Learning

Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Created 3d models (from photos) and animations showcasing telecommunications hardware functionality for Avaya using 3ds Max and Flash
  • Created splash page animations for clients Avaya and Best Buy using 3ds Max, After Effects, and Photoshop
  • Provided eLearning course media assets (static and animated) for Avaya, Telstra, Washington Mutual, Best Buy, AstraZeneca, and USPS
  • Converted and edited client-provided charts and graphs using Visio and Illustrator
  • As part of a global media team, created interactive animations and graphics for multiple eLearning courses using 3ds Max, Flash, and Photoshop

Graphic Design/Website Design March 2008 to present
Birth Angel Doula Services Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Designed and maintained website, business cards, and brochures using Photoshop and Dreamweaver

  Graphic Design March 2007
Biotor Corporation Denver, CO
  • Designed static website headers using Photoshop and Illustrator

Animation October 2006
Learning Rx Colorado Springs, CO
  • Designed and animated eCard using Flash

Animation/Graphic Design September 2006 to present
Protecticom Corporation Denver, CO
  • Created button and product animations, graphics, and icons using Flash and Photoshop

Graphic Design December 2005
Flower Power Marketing
 Denver, Colorado
  • Designed flyers, logos, and graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator

Cognitive Skills Trainer September 2005 to June 2008
Learning Rx Denver, CO
  • Assisted children with learning challenges through cognitive skills developmental training

Graphic Design August 2005 to Present
Moss Mansion Gift Shop Billings, Montana
  • Designed logos, banners, graphics, and product decals using Photoshop and Illustrator

Graphic Design May 2005
Sound Kinetics Denver, Colorado
  • Designed company logo for acoustical engineering firm

Animation - Bite Me Fanboy April 2005
Nifty Comics Los Angeles, California
  • Created several short animations for micro budget movie using Flash

Animation/Website Design March 2005 thru November 2006
Dan Langston Design Provo, Utah
  • Created animated website header using After Effects and Flash, updated gallery and info pages using Photoshop and Dreamweaver

Graphic Design/Website Design February 2005
BenWasHere.com Denver, Colorado
  • Converted personal website from Flash to HTML using Photoshop and Dreamweaver

Installation Manager September 2004 thru December 2004
Playtime Creations Denver, Colorado
  • Managed the delivery and installation of seating, flooring, and play pieces for children’s play areas in shopping malls across the US

Production Artist September 2003 thru August 2004
Playtime Creations Denver, Colorado
  • Created children’s soft foam, rubber coated play pieces from 3-view plan drawings

Academic Service Center Tutor March 1999 thru December 2002
The Art Institute of Colorado Denver, Colorado
  • Assisted students with English, statistics, math and various software programs
BEN ALLINGTON/REVISED MAY 2010