Thursday, July 26, 2012

Resume


Ryan Harvey
(703) 600 – 9265, harver08@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time job as a graphic designer working in publishing, design and advertising. I'm a big 
picture person that pays attention to detail, so when I have a vision I know how to make it come to life.

DESIGN EXPERIENCE
I have designed and produced a logo for the High Point University Sechrest Art Gallery.
Designed and produced logos for two online companies: Detail Monopoly and Design Communication Systems.
Designed two logos for non-profit groups: Stafford County and Colonial Forge Bands.

SKILLS
  • Ability to use my abstract artistic skills to solve design problems. 
  • Very experienced with Adobe Photoshop cs5. 
  • Very familiar with Illustrator cs5, InDesign cs5 and After Effects cs5. 
  • Very familiar with MS Power Point and MS Word.
  • Lead game design management experience. 
  • Ability to conceptualize non digital/digital games
  • Experience looking at games through an analytical lens.
  • Experience as a play test manager. 
  • Experience as a quality assurance manager for non digital games. 
  • Percussion/Ensemble musician. 
  • Working knowledge of Steam: Hammer Editor, Maya. 
  • Quick to master new programs.



    EDUCATION
    B.A., Communication – Gaming & Interactive Media, May 2012
    High Point University, High Point NC
    Millis Scholar Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2010-2012)
    Deans List (2011)
    Academic Achievement Grant
    High Point University Band Scholarship (2009-2012)

    WORK EXPERIENCE
    Lowe’s Home Improvement, Spotsylvania, VA
    Customer Service Associate/Cashier/Loader, Summer 2010                                                   
    Delivery Service Associate, Summer 2011                                                                              

    High Point University, Academic Services Center, High Point, NC                                        
    Tutor, January 2010 –2011                                                                                                                
    Demonstrated interpersonal communication ability and patience in tutoring students for three academic classes.

    High Point University, Office of Institutional Advancement,  High Point, NC                         
    Phonathon Caller, August 2009 – May 2010                                                                                           
    Demonstrated oral communication skills to interact with alumni, using persuasive speaking ability
    Demonstrated skills speaking with parents of current students and soliciting donations.

    Video Warehouse,  Stafford VA                                                                                           
    Clerk, Summer 2007                                                                                                               
    Demonstrated attention-to-detail, organizational, and time management skills restocking videos and checking 
    out customers.

    CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

    Video Game Club: Vice President
    Pep Band: Basketball Games

    NUGGETRY Magazine Ad Ideas


    All of these were sent to the creators of NUGGETRY Magazine but only the Top design shown below was chosen to be featured in the First Issue of NUGGETRY Magazine.




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    Thursday, July 12, 2012

    Resume


    Ryan Harvey
    (703) 600 – 9265, harver08@gmail.com
    OBJECTIVE
    To obtain a full-time job as a graphic designer working in publishing, design and advertising. I'm a big 
    picture person that pays attention to detail, so when I have a vision I know how to make it come to life.

    DESIGN EXPERIENCE
    I have designed and produced a logo for the High Point University Sechrest Art Gallery.
    Designed and produced logos for two online companies: Detail Monopoly and Design Communication Systems.
    Designed two logos for non-profit groups: Stafford County and Colonial Forge Bands.

    SKILLS
    • Ability to use my abstract artistic skills to solve design problems. 
    • Very experienced with Adobe Photoshop cs5. 
    • Very familiar with Illustrator cs5, InDesign cs5 and After Effects cs5. 
    • Very familiar with MS Power Point and MS Word.
    • Lead game design management experience. 
    • Ability to conceptualize non digital/digital games
    • Experience looking at games through an analytical lens.
    • Experience as a play test manager. 
    • Experience as a quality assurance manager for non digital games. 
    • Percussion/Ensemble musician. 
    • Working knowledge of Steam: Hammer Editor, Maya. 
    • Quick to master new programs.



      EDUCATION
      B.A., Communication – Gaming & Interactive Media, May 2012
      High Point University, High Point NC
      Millis Scholar Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2010-2012)
      Deans List (2011)
      Academic Achievement Grant
      High Point University Band Scholarship (2009-2012)

      WORK EXPERIENCE
      Lowe’s Home Improvement, Spotsylvania, VA
      Customer Service Associate/Cashier/Loader, Summer 2010                                                   
      Delivery Service Associate, Summer 2011                                                                              

      High Point University, Academic Services Center, High Point, NC                                        
      Tutor, January 2010 –2011                                                                                                                
      Demonstrated interpersonal communication ability and patience in tutoring students for three academic classes.

      High Point University, Office of Institutional Advancement,  High Point, NC                         
      Phonathon Caller, August 2009 – May 2010                                                                                           
      Demonstrated oral communication skills to interact with alumni, using persuasive speaking ability
      Demonstrated skills speaking with parents of current students and soliciting donations.

      Video Warehouse,  Stafford VA                                                                                           
      Clerk, Summer 2007                                                                                                               
      Demonstrated attention-to-detail, organizational, and time management skills restocking videos and checking 
      out customers.

      CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

      Video Game Club: Vice President
      Pep Band: Basketball Games

      Mad Scientist

      These are some designs I made for a Spirit Distiller but they were not chosen for the final design.










      Stormglass Typeface

      This is a typeface I made for a game called Stromglass. My designs weren't chosen to be used in the game.