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Daryl Lynch

daryl@gnomishcreations.com
~ { OBJECTIVE } ~
To create unique, innovative design solutions for your company
~ { SKILL SUMMARY } ~
Strong sense and ability in Aesthetics, Layout Design, Color Theory, Typography & Branding
Solid Communication and Mentoring skills to Inspire over 30 Subordinates
Capacity to make Rapid, Wise Decisions concerning Multiple Projects and Resources
Adobe Creative Suite: Expertise in Photoshop; skilled in Flash, Illustrator, in Design & Dreamweaver
3D Studio Max: 3D Modeling, Unwrapping, Texturing and Lighting
~ { EXPERIENCE } ~
Gnomish Creations
Owner, Contractor, August 2009 - Present
Provide design services to multiple clients on projects including applications, print collateral and web marketing.
Stream Global Services
Apple Technical Support, January 2012 - Present
Sprint Classroom Trainer, January 2011 - January 2012
Sprint Sales Agent, February 2010 - January 2011
Train over 300 employees including Sales, Customer Service and Technical Support through classroom facilitation, group activities and computer-based lessons. Supervise new employees during first 7 weeks of employment. Subject matter expert on client processes and over 20 different internal software programs.
Epic Applications
Mobile App Artist, August 2009 - September 2010
Design and create complete artwork for mobile games and applications including user interface, icons, backgrounds and other interactive elements.
Clayborn Press
Multimedia Manager, February - July 2010
Manage art contractors to produce artwork for books including book covers. Craft marketing materials to promote a variety of books.
Virtrium LLC
Lead Artist, August 2007 - July 2009
Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted www.istaria.com
Craft marketing materials, event branding, 3D objects and items for the live game updates to Istaria. Establish and hire art team. Document production processes. Coordinate milestones with other teams; manage and prioritize team's tasks. Supervise 2D and 3D artists in a remote work environment.
University of Advancing Technology
Visual Communications Administrator, July 2007 - October 2007
Visual Communications Specialist, September 2006 - July 2007
Graphic Design Specialist, September 2005 - September 2006
Graphic Design Intern, September 2004 - January 2005 & May 2005 - September 2005
Produce visual materials within the company brand over digital, print and web mediums. Initiate new projects; organize development, delegate tasks and oversee through completion. Coordinate with web team, photographer, videographer, writer, print vendors and other University departments. Manage a graphic designer and 3+ graphic design interns.
New Berlin School District
Graphic Arts Teaching Assistant, September 2002 - January 2003 & September 2003 - June 2004
Teaching assistant for the Graphic Arts department. Tutor students. Prepare and run equipment including Printing Press, Dark Room, Screen Printing, Light Exposure
~ { EDUCATION } ~
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia, April 2007
University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, AZ
GPA: 3.74 Cum Laude Honors
Averaged 18 credit hours per trimester and worked full-time for the University
~ { ACCOMPLISHMENTS } ~
4-Year Capsuleer Pilot and CEO, EVE Online, 2011
Certified Trainer, Sprint, 2011
Best Blackberry Game of 2009, Crackberry, 2010
Award Winning T-Shirt Designs, Six Dollar Shirts, 2009
Photoshop Education Volunteer, Triple Play Day at the Arizona Science Center, 2007
Core Leadership Training, University of Advancing Technology, 2006
Fabric Cynosure, Hancock Fabrics, 2001 - 2005
Key Witness, Mock Trial, 2000 - 2004
Cisco Certified Network Associate, Waukesha Community College, 2004
Treasurer & Second Most Volunteer Hours, Lions Chapter National Honors Society, 2004
2nd Place Team, C++ Programming Competition, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2003
Actress & Costume Designer, Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa, 1999 - 2004