Brion McMaster
4815 Bryant st. Denver, CO 80221
303.910.6647
mcmasterdesigns[at]yahoo.com
Dear Hiring Manager,
I know that your time is very valuable, and I appreciate it. I am a Graphic Designer/Airbrush Artist/Painter looking for a career change. Currently enrolled at Red Rocks Community College, I'm expecting to receive NABCEP Certificate of Knowledge in May 2010. I would love to have the opportunity to join and grow with your team. I am a very hard worker with a “do whatever it takes†attitude. If given a chance, I believe that I would be a great addition to your company.
I am a team player, a quick learner and extremely self-motivated. As a direct result of my education and experiences, I am knowledgeable and confident.
Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my application. Also, my Custom Paint portfolio may be accessed at: www.myspace.com/killerbcustompaint
I look forward to discussing any available position and my qualifications in detail. I can be reached at (303) 910-6647 or e-mail: mcmasterdesigns[at]yahoo.com.
Very Truly Yours,
Brion G. McMaster
Resume
Education-
Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado
Expecting: NABCEP Certificate of Knowledge, May 2010
Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Summer 2001
o Major: Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design
o Relevant Courses: Advanced Graphic Design, Drawing, Advanced Airbrush, Magazine Production,Graphic Design and Illustration, Painting and Photography
Computer Skills and Interests-
o Mac and PC experience
o Expert with Airbrush Techniques
o Expert in: Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Streamline, QuarkXpress, Explorer, Microsoft Office,
Netscape
o High Intermediate skill in: Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Image Ready, Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Personal Qualifications-
o Ability to take projects from the drawing stage to the finished product
o Self-motivated and able to work alone or as a member of a team
o Adapt quickly to new situations and have a “do whatever it takes†attitude
o Responsible and timely
o Strong people skills
Work Experience-
Graphic Designer July 2006 - August 2008, Thunder Mountain Custom Paint, Denver, CO.
o Advanced airbrushing/custom automotive paint techniques
o Troubleshooting problems with paint
o Quality Control
Graphic Designer January 2006 - July 2006, OfficeMax, Denver, CO.
o Designing, modifying, and manipulating quality images
o Customer service support
o Coordinate and schedule the printing of products
Graphic Designer August 2005- January 2006, The Pressroom, Denver, CO.
o Type setting and Designing whenever necessary
o Print Digitally on a daily basis
o Correct files in order to produce a high quality print
o Run cutter, stitcher, inventory paper-stock, and run deliveries whenever necessary
Freelance Design August 2005, Life Style, ltd., Connifer, CO.
Freelance Design July 2005, Kontrolled Chaos, New Hampshire.
Airbrush Artist December 2004- June 2005 Co-Owner of Toxic Venom Air f/x
Freelance Design July 2004, Rock Star Choppers, Denver, CO.
Airbrush Artist January 2003- December 2004 Renegade Graphics & UNI/TEC, Englewood, CO.
o Educated in automotive paint tolerances and reactions
o Learned body work, paint prepping between layers and buffing, on motorcycle sheet metal
o Learned advanced airbrushing techniques
Graphic Designer October 2001- November 2002, Competition Publishing, Denver, CO.
o Archive photographs and logos on a daily basis
o Designed job advertisements on a daily basis
o Assisted with the layout of the publication on a weekly basis
o Updated the Denver Job Guide web site on a weekly basis or as needed
o Worked in fast paced, deadline driven environment as a member of a publication team
o Second in command in production department; assumes manager’s responsibilities when absent
Freelance Design May 2002, Bonehead Invitational, Vail, CO
Freelance Design February 2002, Spandikow & Sons Roofing, Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Graphic Design Internship May 2001-June 2001, Alpengardener, Ltd. Crested Butte, CO.
o Designed and built a website for a landscaping company. URL: http://gunnison.com/~gardener
o Worked with client to meet her needs and created a high quality, user-friendly website.
o Worked closely with the Webmaster at Western State College and designed the Theatre Department
web site. URL: http://www.western.edu/coth/peak
Graphic Designer Aug. 2000-May 2001, Pathfinder Magazine, Western State College,
o Created a student publication, an online magazine and updated the online magazine
o Designed single page and multi-page spreads for publication
o Worked in fast paced, deadline driven environment as a member of a publication team
o Learned both print and electronic layout design techniques.
References Available Upon Request
Brion McMaster
4815 Bryant st. Denver, CO 80221
303.910.6647
mcmasterdesigns[at]yahoo.com
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