Ryan Christopher Hudson
ryanhudsondesigns.com
(817)454-0451 3057 W Walnut Hill Ln #716
Irving, TX 75038
Objective:
Seeking rewarding career challenges using versatile and artistic skills as a creative designer and director; working in a customer-oriented environment, a plus.
Computer Software Knowledge:
Operating Systems Software Packages
Windows XP Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
Mac OSX Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design) (Advanced)
Linux (Suse) Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, (Intermediate)
Web Adobe After Effects (Intermediate)
HTML, XHML, CSS, Java Quark Xpress (Intermediate)
WordPress, Joomla, Drupal Maya (Intermediate)
Experience:
4/2012 – 8/2012 Cheaper Than Dirt! Ft. Worth, TX
Production Artist
Worked with graphic assets to create html e-mail advertisements to market products and drive product sales. Assisted in the layout of monthly promotional product catalog.
7/2011 – 3/2012 Fan Cloth Ft. Worth, TX
Production Artist
Created custom and pre-formatted designs for screen printed items. Designed and produced catalogs for fund raising promotional products.
4/2009 – 7/2011 JP Morgan Chase Ft. Worth, TX
Senior Operations Analyst
Monitor status of bank assets during the process of filing claims. Analyze multiple databases to utilize judgment while managing worklist of numerous files simultaneously.
1/2006 - Present Ryan Hudson Designs Irving, TX
Creative Director
Freelance creative design services specializing in: Illustration, Graphic Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics, and Animation
5/2006 - Present Chalk Mountain Lodge Chalk Mountain, TX
Web Designer
Redesigned the Chalk Mountain Mason Lodge’s web site. Maintenance, including regular updates for changing events and pages highlighting various activities, keeps information up to date with the Lodge’s monthly meetings.
7/2008 – 12/12/2008 CS Creative Dallas, TX
Interactive Media Intern
Create, update, and maintain web & interactive media content for clients on a project-by-project basis. Developing websites with HTML, CSS and some Flash content as well as skinning & designing Word Press layouts.
12/2007 – 8/2008 Reel FX Dallas, TX
Render Wrangler
Monitored the status of animation renders. Troubleshoot problems and try to parse through logs to discern the cause of failed renders & address issues with Technical Directors.
11/2006 - 5/2007 Jobes Printing Colleyville, TX
Graphic Designer/Pre-Press Production Assistant
Layout of custom print designs with knowledge of various large and small scale commercial printers. Created logos and direct mail advertisements for clients, and assisted in the design and layout of pages for advertisements in scholastic sports program books.
Education:
2008 Texas A&M Commerce Dallas, TX
BFA New Media
2002 Weatherford College Weatherford, TX
Associate Degree
Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Dean’s List, Who’s Who Among American Junior College Students
Honors:
2008 Adobe Design Achievement Awards – Semifinalist
2008 Community Builder Award
2007 RE/MAX Advertising Design Award – 2nd Place
2007 Art Directors Show of Houston – Honorable Mention
References:
Available Upon Request