David M. Nash

11308 Prairie Dog Trail

Austin, Texas 78750

email: dave@nashionalgraphics.com

Career Objective:

I seek a creative position in a challenging environment, specializing in producing e-learning presentations and rich media in linear and interactive formats.

Summary:

I have over three years experience in creating vector-based art for local and remote clients in Flash and Illustrator and over three years of prior background as a PC Technician and Desktop Support Specialist. I seek a creative position that allows me to use my current skill set to produce marketable graphic solutions to meet client needs.  

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Highest Honors student - ITT Technical Institute - Austin, Texas
  • President and Founder - IT/Multimedia Club, ITT Technical Institute - Austin, Texas
  • Honorable Mention- Civilized Nation.com Ad Contest - 12/05
  • Familiar Applications:

    Graphics and Multimedia:

    Adobe:

  • Photoshop - Raster image creation, photo touchups, web design, and texture building for 3d application.
  • Illustrator - Generating vector content for raster and flash export.
  • Flash - Building linear and interactive 2d applications for web export.
  • After Effects - Compositing and post-production of 3d renders, 2d video and still files.
  • Acrobat - Building cross-platform presentations and web files.
  • Macromedia:

  • Director - Building interactive 2d applications with video and 3d content for CD distribution.
  • Discreet / Autodesk

  • 3ds Max - Building 3d characters, environments, animations and motion graphics.

  • OS Platforms

    MS - Vista, XP, 2K & legacy. Mac OS 9.1, OSX Leopard

    Office: MS Office 2007 - 2K & legacy.

     

    Supported IT Applications

    Norton, McAffee, Symantec Ghost, ImageCast, HP Jet Admin, PC Anywhere, LANdesk, Remedy AR Task Manager, Lotus Notes client, IBM AS/400

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    Employment History:

    Freelance Multimedia Developer, Nashional Graphics; Austin, TX

    July 2005 - Present

    Produce animations, instructional presentations, and interactive applications, with an emphasis on vector graphics, 3d graphics, flash video production and audio editing. Responsible for taking projects from rough scripts to completed deliverables. Manage all phases of media business from marketing through development to billing. Previous clients include: Ignite! Learning, Fusion Learning, Spansion Semiconductor, DHI Mortgage, MD Totco and Dadlabs.com.

    Desktop Support Technician, Milburn Homes; Austin, TX

    April 2000 - June 2003
    Configure, deploy, repair and maintain PC's, peripherals and software for 90+ internal users on Novell based LAN, (Migrated to Windows 2K LAN 7/02) Support outside user issues (31 area sales offices) via software remote interface and personal contact. Configure Lotus Notes database replication environments. Primary contact for all user related issues. Task management tracking for all department related issues. Establish and maintain inventory database for all fixed assets.

    Product Specialist, CH Mortgage; Austin, TX

    March 1999 - April 2000
    Procure & maintain allocations of Mortgage Revenue Bond issues for multiple state/branch locations. Distribute and maintain Product Information Guides for all branches, in paper, online, & software formats. Install, update & maintain PC software & hardware. Provide user support for Production, Underwriting, and Administration departments. Write, edit, publish & distribute interoffice newsletter.

    Loan Originator, Express Mortgage; Austin, TX

    July 1998 - March 1999
    Retail origination of residential mortgage loans. Experienced with conventional loans, sub-prime scenarios, construction lending, fixed/ARM/balloon products, j umbo loans, and various other non-conforming and niche products. Performed select processing details. Advise in the aspects of guiding a loan from origination to closing, as well as secondary marketing details. Most originations were generated via telephone leads, web marketing and creative advertising. Maintained some computer and user support issues as well.

    Account Executive, Absolute Mortgage & Co., Inc.; Round Rock, TX

    June 1997 - June 1998
    Origination of residential mortgage loans, primarily 1-4 family purchase or refinance transactions. Involved with establishing a small mortgage brokerage firm and became familiar with many aspects of the mortgage industry while building a product knowledge base. Generated sales via telephone & Internet leads as well as calling on local realtors. Installed and maintained all office software, hardware and network connectivity.

    Patient Care Manager, Cole Vision/Montgomery Ward Optical; Austin, TX

    April 1993 - June 1997
    Retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, PC order entry, stock maintenance/inventory control, scheduling and personnel maintenance, shipping/receiving,merchandising displays, handling quality control and customer satisfaction issues, store maintenance, cash/paper flow and deposit activities, personally responsible for overall profitability, and creating a successful growth environment.

    Inside Salesperson, Professional Flooring Supply; Houston, TX

    April 1991 - March 1993
    Marketed wholesale installation products for flooring contractors, retailers, and designers. Taking/placing telephone orders, deliveries, handling shipping/ receiving department, tool repairs and rentals, all graphics and displays, and cash/paper flow and deposit activities.

    Store Manager, Big D Flooring Supply; Laguna Hills Branch, CA

    March 1988 - February 1991
    Inside/outside sales, maintaining/ordering stock, inventory control, graphics and displays for merchandise, supervise shipping and receiving, handle customer relations/complaints, personally responsible for all paper flow procedures, cash handling and deposit activity.

    Operations Manager, L.D. Brinkman; West Coast Division, Garden Grove, CA

    April 1983 - March 1988
    Maintaining/ordering stock, inventory control, inside sales, handling customer complaints, maintaining personnel, overseeing shipping/receiving department, all branch maintenance, and accommodating orders received through the mass distribution center in
    Ontario, California.

    Education:

  • 2003-2005 - Graduate: ITT Technical Institute - Austin, Texas - Associate of Applied Science Degree
    - Information Technology / Multimedia Development
  • - Highest Honors Graduate (3.96 GPA)

  • 1986 - 1988 - Attended: Golden West College - Huntington Beach, CA - Completed various courses
    including marker rendering, 2d design, calligraphy,
    acrylic and watercolor painting,
    intaglio printing, and art business.

    References:

    Please visit my Linkedin page at: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/b2a/68a for current recommendations from associates.



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