Michael D. Gieson
3500 90th Ave. SE Apt. 263
Mercer Island, WA 98040
mike@gieson.com
http://home1.gte.net/mrgoose

How he created "The Walk" and how to learn Flash 3.

Career Objective
To become part of a team that cooperates to bring images and ideas together in ways that are at the forefront of the field of graphic design.

Strengths
Proficient on both Macintosh and IBM platforms, in a networked environment. Fluent in the following programs; Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Pagemaker, Quark, Pagemill, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, and Flash. Technical problem solving skills and efficient system development capabilities.

Web Sites Graphic design and consultant:
http://www.flausa.com/
http://www.see-florida.com/
http://www.burkecom.com/

 
Experience
Manager
Web Development
ART
Bellevue, WA
Dec. 1998 to Present

 
Senior Designer
Burke Communications
Charlotte, NC
Aug. 1998 to Dec. 1998

 
Senior Designer
CC Communications
Charlotte, NC
Mar. 1998 to Aug. 1998

 

 Create animated web sites utilizing Macromedia Flash. Design, create and maintain standard html web sites. Develop, produce and present story boards to clients.

 
Assistant Art Director
Miles Media Group Inc.
Sarasota, FL
Oct. 1995 to Mar 1998

 

 Work with editors and photographers to create artwork and compose layouts for a variety of media, including books, magazines, web sites, and promotional material. Developed the company's digital photo library. Train and assist coworkers in use of software. Designed a new look for a number of products. Designed art and layout for Official Florida Tourism web site Designed company mascot.

 
Artist
Sketches, Etc.
Sarasota, FL
April 1995 to Present

 

 Create 3-dimensional maps for universities and colleges based on aerial photography. Create artwork for local businesses for advertising, brochures and other uses.

 
Manager
Computer Graphics
J.M. Stewart Industries
Sarasota, FL
Sept. 1994 to Sept. 1995

 

 Administered and oversaw the design and creation of trade show graphic displays for major corporations. Proposed, researched and oversaw a complete updating and redesign of the computer graphics department. Invented new techniques in the production and manufacturing process which lead to overall higher quality and greater efficiency.

 
Artist
Bic Special Markets Division
Clearwater, FL
Oct. 1993 to Sept. 1994

 

 Created logos and design layouts for customized pen imprints in a fast paced production environment.

 

Graphic Artist
J.M. Stewart Industries
Sarasota, FL
Aug. 1992 to March 1993

 

 Created custom graphic displays for major corporations.

 
Artist
BLTee's Screen Printing & Embroidery
Sarasota, FL
Mar. 1991 to Aug. 1992

 

 Designed custom T-shirt logos and layouts for local sports teams, school groups, businesses, churches, etc.

 
Education
Instructor
Ringling School of Art and Design
Sarasota Florida

 

Taught special evening class entitled "Introduction to Computer Technology in Graphic Design." A one week course designed for professionals who entered the field prior to the onset of graphic design computer software.

 
Naval Nuclear Power Program
Orlando, FL
Balston Spa, NY
Virginia Beach, VA

 

 Highly focused training in nuclear physics, advanced mathematics, thermodynamics, chemistry and reactor plant technology. Hands on learning of system management and problem solving. GPA of 3.0

 
Other Experiences
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Navy.		 Served aboard the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Operated and maintained ship's nuclear reactor and its associated equipment. Honorable discharge.