Kenneth Shafer 30997 Pendleton Apt. 148 * New Hudson, MI 48165 *
[email protected] * 517.795.6395
Objective: Graphic Designer with 2 years experience looking for entry to mid level position where I can grow as a Graphic Artist, while creating dynamic images and media.
Education: Graphic Design Certificate Program – Online Program Sessions.edu New York, NY Projected Graduation: November 2009 • •
Studies include Photoshop Advanced, Introduction to Graphic Design, Figure Drawing, Color Theory, Fundamentals of Typograhpy, Beginning Maya, Beginning Illustrator, Design and Composition, Fundamentals of Logo Design. Achieved an Outstanding level in 7 out of 8 classes completed.
Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design ITT Technical Institute Troy, MI •
Graduated: March 1999
Studies include Project Management, Technical Drafting, Computer Aided Design, Board Drafting, GD&T, Mold Design, CAM, Electrical and Electronics Drafting.
Professional Experience: Griswold Engineering, Inc. Design Engineer
Plymouth, MI
Sept. 2000 – Present
• Attend customer meetings to obtain detail design information to apply towards current design. • Generate animation files to demonstrate how our customers’ product is installed. • Program management to ensure customer satisfaction is met. • Create surface models for Class-A surfacing. Sample Projects: • Model 3D surfaces for garden tools based on Industrial Design renderings. • Studio Engineer to create surfaces for automotive interiors. • Working with cross-functional team on seat trim outline. • Arm and cart design for medical field. • Surface modeling on head mounted display devices. • Create renderings for customer brochure.
Crossroads Community Church Adrian, MI May 2004 – September 2006 Graphic Design – Multimedia Designer (Volunteer Position) • • • • •
Create graphics, using Photoshop, that include verbal and visual imagery to convey a weekly message. Design posters and signs for use throughout the church building. Create children’s memory sheets for the Kid Crossing group. Use blender animation software to create promo’s for Youth Group. Produce short videos previewing upcoming events and messages.
Skills: • Operating Systems: Windows platform, MAC OSX, Unix
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Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Catia v5, Solidworks, SDRC I-Deas, Unigraphics, AutoCad, Microsoft Office, Blender 3d, Maya
Awards and Recognition: • •
1999 National Vocational - Technical Honor Society, ITT Technical Institute 1989 National Honors Society, Royal Oak Dondero High School
Portfolio: •
http://www.freewebs.com/kshafer-portfolio/