Fontain Riddle

 

SUMMARY
 

• Traditional and digital graphic arts expertise

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Graphics and Illustration

• Computer application skill: MAYA 3D, Adobe Creative Cloud programs Illustrator, Flash,
  Dreamweaver, Muse, Edge Animate and Photoshop

• Experience with: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Video editing expertise: Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Camtasia

• Audio editing expertise: Pro-Tools,

• Facility with HTML, HTML5, XHTML, CSS, 3D MAX, Maya

• ADOBE CC Certification, Photoshop
   

EXPERIENCE

Fine Arts Instructor
Futures Academy; Laguna Hills, August 2015-presently teaching

• Teaching Digital Photography and Photoshop Editing

• Teaching Art Appreciation and Applied Drawing and Painting

• Teaching Music Appreciation and Applied Music
   

Design Intern
The Design Office:Anaheim, CA August 2015-December 2015

• Branding work: logo, letterhead, info-graphic

• Preparation for print media

Freelance Production Artist and Product Design
Zazzle, Love Song Design and Beat Magic Design CA 2/98-Present
Previous clients have included KNTV Television, Moving Media, and Studio Actual Size,
(a subdivision of Colossal Pictures)

• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on industry knowledge, tools, and media

• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy; select style and size of type

• Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design

• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites

• Prepare illustrations and sketches of material, discussing them with clients for modification

• Utilize computer software to generate and edit still images and videos

• Specialize in promotional materials, storyboards, litigation art, and murals

• Maintain archives of images, photographs, and previous projects

• Compose, record, edit, and perform original vocal and instrumental music

• Promote and present musical products and services to current and prospective clients

• Provide excellent customer service, event planning, and collaboration with other artists

  • Creating designs for cell phones and computer and fashion accessories.

  • Launched a store and social media advertising campaign

• Currently an independent contractor for companies such as EcoTerra Properties, Flash Sitar Music,
  using WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  Instructor/Volunteer Coordinator, Art Masters Program

• Oka Elementary School Fountain Valley, CA 5/13-5/14

• Purchase and administer art materials for five hundred students

• Research and prepare monthly art lessons in the manner of featured art master

• Train twenty parent volunteers through lecture and demonstration to replicate lessons

• Coordinate training dates and assign volunteers to seventeen K-5 classes

• Deliver art history lectures and project instruction to students as a classroom instructor

• Manage communication between volunteers, school staff, and Art Masters representatives
   

Program Assistant
Fountain Valley School District, Fountain Valley CA 9/12-9/14

• Coordinate communication between students’ households and school staff

• Facilitate music lesson plans, classroom setup, and student preparation

• Assist string orchestra teacher with instruction and classroom management

• Remain with students as needed until caregivers’ arrival

• Set up furniture and equipment at assemblies and recitals

• Provide stage assistance and student supervision during performances
   

Sign Artist
Trader Joe’s; Campbell, CA 7/08-8/11

• Created original graphic designs for products and store displays

• Utilized both traditional and digital graphic art media

• Verified pricing daily with networked scanning equipment

• Communicated pricing and inventory updates throughout art department

• Specialized in wines and varietals

• Maintained extensive file archives of prior store signage and other artwork

            Computer Graphic Imaging Instructor/Curriculum Designer
            Cogswell Polytechnical College; Sunnyvale, CA  2/98-4/04

• Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions

• Supervised students’ work projects, both inside and outside the classroom setting

• Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and technologies

• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students

• Evaluated and graded students’ class work, assignments, and projects

• Prepared course materials such as syllabi, media projects, and instructional handouts

• Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues

• Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues

• Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content/materials, and methods of instruction

• Designed curriculum for the following Computer Graphic Imaging program classes:

• 2-D Design, Storyboard, Music Video Production, Digital Clubhouse, Creative Content Development
   

EDUCATION
 

• Golden West College; Huntington Beach, CA; Digital Arts, Web Development
  (updating skills and currently attending  classes)

• Cogswell College; Sunnyvale, CA; Associate of Arts degree, Computer Graphic Imaging

• Ringling School of Art and Design; Sarasota, FL; Bachelor of Fine Arts