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Increasing
Profitability Through
Award-Winning Creativity
Professional
Profile
Accomplished creative talent
with a proven ability to develop and implement media and design
projects that support business and financial objectives. Have
managed and trained teams of artists, programmers and other
creative personnel and delivered award-winning successful
products. Recognized as an expert in troubleshooting and applying
fresh creative solutions.
Respected
leader,
able to build highly motivated creative teams focused on achieving
timely goals. Keeps up-to-date with changes in the industry
through continuing professional development and experience.
Areas
of Expertise
Project Management
and Interpersonal Leadership
3D Visualization and
Advanced Computer Graphics Skills
Multimedia, Video
Production and Video Game Design
Analytical and Technical
Skills
Work
Experience
Creative
Design Consultant 7/1996
– Present
Independent Contractor,
Tampa FL
Created sleek and
dynamic assets for video games. Developed scores of corporate
identity packages including logos, websites and print packages.
Illustrated powerful architectural visualizations that stimulated
interest in numerous high-dollar construction projects.
Creative
Director and Production Manager 12/2005
– 11/2007
McColl Display Solutions,
Tampa FL
Originated professional
in-house design capabilities that wow clients and speed production
processes. Transformed and streamlined scheduling and production
of millions of dollars worth of display products. Designed
and implemented marketing and sales materials including video
presentations, print media and website graphics.
Production Designer 4/2007
- 7/2007
Cuppa, St Petersburg
FL
Created and formatted
designs and illustrations to heat transfer on ceramic coffee
mugs and created inserts for plastic and steel travel mugs.
Organized and categorized large scale file structures for
easy access to all existing designs. Designed catalog pages
and print advertising. Worked quickly and efficiently under
production deadlines.
Marketing
Design and Administration Manager 1/2002
- 11/2003
Custom Cigar Imports,
Tampa FL
Conceptualized architectural
renderings and identity elements for “Alfredo Versace” lifestyle
cigar lounge. Innovated process for popular custom designed
cigar labels for small to large quantities. Fashioned cutting-edge
packaging for cigar products. Merchandised product successfully
in print and outdoor media. Authored and maintained numerous
company websites.
Interactive
Media Specialist 5/2000
- 3/2001
Stampede Network,
Tampa FL
Collaborated with
database programming team to design engaging interfaces and
complex media assets for large corporate websites. Launched
numerous interactive media projects including user-customizable
games, database-driven user interfaces and intranets for financial,
medical and government clients.
Creative
Director 2/1994 - 7/1996
Gorilla Systems Corporation,
Tampa
FL
Synchronized teams
of up to twenty artists in complex video game production successfully.
Orchestrated development of numerous projects simultaneously.
Introduced developing media techniques in a logical and definable
manner. Moderated and channeled diverse energies into award-winning
finished products.
Art
Director 2/1991 - 2/1994
Tampa Educational Cable
Consortium, Tampa
FL
Generated award-winning
broadcast graphics. Coordinated field and studio video crews.
Directed live broadcasts, studio and location shoots. Produced,
directed and edited complete television programs as well as
successful on-air promotion.
Honors
& Awards
◊
Newtek Lightwave 3D 1995 Wavey Award for
3D Character Animation
◊ Orlando
Advertising Federation 1994-95
Ellis Award,
Best of Electronic Media
◊ Orlando Advertising Federation
1994-95 Gold Addy Award,
Musical Score
◊ Orlando Advertising
Federation 1994-95 Silver Addy Award,
Video/Film Sales Presentation
◊ Alliance for
Community Media 1994 Video Festival Winner,
Broadcast Graphics
◊ Pepsi-Cola Award of Academic
Excellence 1982-83,
Outstanding Creative Writing Student
View my portfolio at www.miketaylor3d.com
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