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James E. Bulas
Critter@logicide.com Charlotte, NC 704.236.3594
Skills
Trained at school, as well as in own free time, in most all forms of computer art applications, on PC, MAC, and Linux.
Worked on Windows Server 2003, as well slight Novell experience.
Traditional artist as well including: drawing, inking, illustration.
Strong understanding of art practices such as layout, color theory, negative space placement
and composition.
First set of monthly brochures for Volvo Trucks of Charlotte received a 10% return rate
Recently worked on 6 month Search Engine Optimization campaign for flooring importer, achieved first page Google search results.
Able to create advertisements that target specific demographics, such as signs, printed advertisements,
and web layout.
Quick ability to learn new software applications; can learn new things to accomplish specific jobs.
Has worked productively in numerous group projects; brings fresh ideas, dedication and
a hard working attitude.
Multi-tasked between school and plumbing work; able to handle many different deadlines while
keeping projects and work far above par.
Software
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia, May 2003
Career History
Media Designer; created / maintained database driven company CMS website using HTML, Coldfusion, and mySQL based from manager concept.
Created secure Company Intranet for employees to share files, Human Resources documents, and employee information, etc. Includes specific user privileges to allow/deny access to different custom web applications.
Developed custom web applications for internal and external use. Applications including a browser based FTP system, various tracking systems for managers to track employee activity and client FTP using automatic email notification, employee certification tracking system with email alerts for items that are coming up for renewal, billing applications for the board of directors which produce custom PDF reports, a scheduling system which allows managers to create a daily schedule and send it to field technician's phones, and a marketing collection system for the saving and reviewing of current projects and their status. (More available upon request)
Worked as company designer; produced design/layout for company proposals, contracts, presentations and qualifications. Took marketing photography of projects and performed image correction in photoshop.
Web/Graphic Designer; Optimized web graphics and created new art for company website, created new
graphics/banners for products, designed advertising material for print and in store signs, photographed new stocked items for sale on website.
Office Manager; oversaw an office staff to make sure everything in the
company ran smoothly.
Set goals for office personnel, hired and trained new employees, wrote and
edited proposals for Auto Manufactures and independent Dealerships, traveled and met with
national clients for reviews of company manuals, worked on overall look of website, corporate book,
class book covers, presentations, and various design aspects of all printed material.
Monitored company server; made sure server stayed updated, maintained VPN structure with multiple remote laptops. Maintained company web-site and on line automotive manufacturer model specific databases.
Dealt one-on-one with a marketing team; built and updated websites for Auto Dealers throughout the country.
Created Power Point presentations from Automotive Consulting student books, proofed and type-set documentation including manuals, business letters, monthly newsletters and brochures.
Printed, assembled, and shipped class books for workshops across the country.
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