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Concept Development Graphic Design Web Design
Writing Game & Simulation Design Publishing Illustration Storyboards Comic Creation Character Design, Animation Layout & Background Art Photography, Photo Retouching & Manipulation Song Writing (Lyrics & Chords) |
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40 Seymour Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4J 3T4 Canada
Phone: (416) 461-9884 Email: webmail@kevindavies.com Web (Kevin Davies): www.kevindavies.com Web (Peregrine): www.peregrine-net.com Original SF Artwork: www.deviantart.com/kevindavies Original Game Designs: www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3523/Peregrine Original Songs: www.reverbnation.com/kevindavies To view a pdf version of this résumé as a pdf, click here. I am seeking work as a Game Designer, to view my résumé as a pdf, click here. |
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OBJECTIVE I am seeking a position as a member (or leader) of a creative team: Senior Graphic Designer, Conceptual Designer, Illustrator (digital or traditional media), Storyboard Artist, Writer, or Game/Training Simulation Designer. I welcome new challenges and opportunities to acquire knowledge and broaden my creative capabilities. I desire to work with friendly and talented people in an environment that inspires creative achievement. _________________________________________________________________________________ SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
I can provide a range of creative services. With over 10 years of professional experience in conception, design, and production, I offer an extensive skill set, dynamic ideas, plus a flexible and practical design sense. My work includes consumer advertising, corporate communications, website and interface design, book production, narrative fictional media creation (comics, animated film and TV, and roleplay, card, and miniatures games), plus trade fair and event management. I'm an accomplished writer, designer, illustrator, photographer, magazine and book publisher, and computer operator.
![]() ![]() _________________________________________________________________________________ SOFTWARE EXPERTISE Publishing & Image Creation: QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Streamline, Microsoft Word, Fontographer (Font Design), ATM Deluxe, Suitcase, Toast CD Creator, ... and more. Internet & Website Production: Adobe GoLive, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe LiveMotion (Flash), Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Explorer. I also have some limited experience using and manipulating JavaScripts and ASP Scripts for website functionality. Computer Maintenance & Repair (MacOS): Norton Utilities, TechTool, Norton AntiVirus, Virex, I have also applied my technical knowledge to diagnose and repair Macintosh OS computer problems. _________________________________________________________________________________ SKILLS & EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL Concept & Design ...Concept Creation & Brainstorming ........Client Communications and Idea Interpretation. ........Idea Contribution, Consensus Building, ........Decision Making. ........Preparing an Action Plan or Proposal ........(with Consideration to Available Resources). ...Concept Rendering (Pencil, Marker, or Digital Media) ........Concept Illustrations (people, objects, products, package designs, ........buildings, vehicles, food, etc.). ........Storyboards (Corporate Product Promotional Videos, ........TV Commercials, Rock Videos) ........Character, Setting, and Object Designs ........(Animated Films, Comic Books, Roleplay Games). ........Costume Design (Historical, Science Fiction, Fantasy). ...Graphic Design ........Printed or Electronic Publication Design and Layouts ........(including: Ads, Brochures, Books, Manuals, Catalogs, ........Trade and Consumer Magazines, Annual Reports, Promotional Kits, ........Package Design, POP Displays, Signage, Restaurant Menus and Placemats, ........Greeting Cards, Trading Collector Cards, Stationary and Business Cards, ........Website Interface and Content Organization, CD Album Covers and Inserts, plus ........Static-Image TV Commercials [Sequential Information Screens]. ........Logos, Corporate Image Conceptual Designs. ........Typeface Design and Creation of Unique Glyphs. Writing ...Corporate Communications ........Print Advertisements, Brochures, and Booklets. ........Promotional Kits (Press Releases, Advertiser Solicitation Kit, ........Promotional Documents and Slogans). ........Corporate Training Live Roleplay Games. ........Kids' Activities: Games and Puzzles for Placemats. ........Agency Ad Pitch and Project Proposal Documents. ........TV Series Proposal. ........TV Commercial (Static Sequential Images) ........Radio Commercials (fitness center, home builder). ...Creative Writing ........Magazine Articles and Interviews. ........Game Designs (Roleplay Games, Board Games, Card Games, ........Miniatures Rules and Scenarios, Live Roleplay Game Rules and Scenarios). ........Setting, Object, and Character Descriptions and Adventures for Roleplay Games. ........Over 200 original songs in various genres including folk, rock, country, and blues. Image Creation ...Painting & Drawing (Traditional or Electronic Media) ........Advertising and Editorial Illustrations (all subject matter including ........people and products) ........Book and Magazine Covers (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror ........magazines, paperbacks and hardcover books) ........Website Graphics and Illustrations. ........Film Animation Background Layouts; Character and Object Concept Drawings. ........Comic Book Interior and Cover Illustrations. ........Trading Collector Card Game Artwork. ...Photography, Photo Retouching & Manipulation ........Customers, Staff, and Facilities for Commercial Promotions. ........Corporate Portraiture for use in publications. ........Travel and Scenery, Object Still-Life, ........Weddings. ........Digital Photo Retouching for use in print publications and websites. ...Drafting & Map Creation (Traditional or Electronic Media) ........Map Creation (Urban Streets, Regional Area, Continental Geographic Features). ........Product, Object, and Building Views (Top, Side, Perspective, etc.). Marketing Campaign Development and/or Project Management ...Magazine Concept & Production/Marketing Assessment ........Determine potential market, suppliers, costs, profitability. ...Grand Reopening of Fitness Centre ........Hire and manage catering and entertainment services; acquire and ........produce promotional devices (Ads: Radio, TV, Print); oversee ........execution of project at site. ...'Live Roleplay Game' Sales Training Event Creation ........Meet with client to discuss participants, goals, and parameters; ........research background of client's products and sales procedures; ........produce profiles of Characters for Sales Training Staff; establish ........rules of the event; produce any additional props or materials needed ........for the event; oversee the running of the event on-site. ...Science Fiction & Media Convention Management ........Establish the events and guests for the convention; coordinate the ........efforts of other staff pre-event and on-site; design and oversee the ........production of all promotional and program materials; provide media ........interviews when requested. Production & Execution ...Websites & Online Promotions ........Commercial Websites, Online Catalogs, Corporate Intranets, ........Email Promotions (with links to a mini-promo/info site), ........Newsletters and Ezines ...Desktop Publishing & Production ........Printed or Electronic Publications (including: ........Ads, Brochures, Books, Manuals and Catalogs, ........Trade and Consumer Magazines, Annual Reports, ........Restaurant Menus and Placemats, Greeting Cards, ........Collector Game Cards, Promotional Kits, Signage, ........Websites, CD Covers and Inserts, and Static-Image TV ........Commercial [Sequential Information Screens]). ...Management & Administration ........Client Communications and Sales Pitches. ........Creative Talent Management. ........Supplier Communications and Purchasing. ........Distributor and Retailer Communications and Sales. ........Print Production Process, Printing Press Check and Proof Approval. ...Traditional Printing Pre-Production (Non-Digital) ........Typesetting and Paste-up Layout. ........Negative Stripping and Spotting. ........Stat Camera Operation and Plate Burning. ........Linoblock and Woodblock Printing, Silk Screen Press Operation.
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This page was last updated October 22, 2023.
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