TERMS OF USE
The value of life - gained thru interactivity (experiences / relationships) - - - - - - - last updated 081710
Brief Summary
Familiar with most of the industry standard software that is out there -Augmented Reality (AR), papervision, http://unity3d.com , Silverlight, and Adobe Flex are hot technologies, Adobe Design Premium CS4 suite of apps is a must.
Responsibilities have included graphic design and animation of simple 3D dynamic systems;
Quicktime VR and movies, development of internet applications such as web pages for private,
commercial, and government agencies utilizing HTML, Java, ASP, .NET, PHP, Joomla, Moodle, CGI, and more. Currently having fun making free phonecalls with http://grandcentral.com + http://gizmo5.com/pc/
Experience(s)
JUN 2010 - PRESENT - Technical Support | Aretta.com
Various areas of technical support in their VOIP services.
JAN 2007 - JUN 2010 - Media Specialist | NovoLogic.com
Design/implementation of various technologies for NovoLogic Inc. and their clients and subsidiaries: signupanytime.com | sponsoranytime.com | novohosting.com | novomerchantsolutions.com | reachoutanytime.com
2004 - JAN 2007 - Motion Graphics/Broadcast Designer | Convergent.com
Create, remix and re-dit video/sound primarily in After Effects for multiple digital signage networks, in-store/arena displays. Skillset: Motion graphics, graphic design, animation, branding and identity, storyboarding, pre-production, compositing, and editing. Actual resignation letter here. http://www.convergent.com Examples: http://www.arena-media.com
2001 - 2003 - Freelance Designer/Developer | itaki.com and Media vs Media
Completed web, print, and other design work on an ongoing basis for several vendors.
1997 - 2001 - Web / Multimedia Technologies / Print
Graphic designer then Art Director for IBM Learning Services.
Ian Heaton and I were responsible for client interaction, custom solutions, determining the
timeline, and team building for each individual project within the department. We created
presentations, interactive cd design and development, LAN based training, web based training,
and the project development tools and system for our group. We utilized many of the industry
standard software packages on the market to complete these projects. We also had to educate
ourselves as well as others of the rapidly growing technologies for the solutions we provided.
direct interaction with our programming staff, as well as other teams and departments was a
must. We defined structure for user roles; initiated and ensured communication with project
teams, clients, and all appropriate levels of management. I, along with one other director, organized
and supervised teams for all of the various projects. We were responsible for interviewing and
hiring new staff, providing salary recommendations, staff development/training, and performance
evaluations. *I received the GLOBETROTTER award for World Class Leadership in IBM Learning Services.
1994 - 1997 Art Director / Print Design /Services | Atlanta Label Corp.
MISC JOBS: subcontractor for a Building Construction Corp., bar back at Tongue N Groove in Buckhead, ad design for BellSouth in their phonebook division 3rd shift, 3x hair model for Redken, sales at Bull Street Station in Savannah Georgia, RA for Savannah College of Art and Design, telephone operator for US SPRINT in Norcross, sales at American Eagle Outfitters at Gwinnett Place Mall in Georgia, dishwasher for Filomena's Upstairs Italian Restaurant in Norcross.
Samples of Work
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=105783&id=532422459&l=b1f644a4e8
Variety of Concepts/Designs - http://picasaweb.google.com/akamushi/Folio
NovoLogic Courseware - http://picasaweb.google.com/akamushi/NovoLogicCourseware
NovoLogic HTML eMails - http://picasaweb.google.com/akamushi/NovoLogicHTMLEmails
NovoLogic Websites - http://picasaweb.google.com/akamushi/NovoLogicWebsites
Logo Designs - http://picasaweb.google.com/akamushi/LogoDesigns
Education
1989 - 1993 | SCAD.edu
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Graphic Design,
minor in Art History @ Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD]
Online Identity (EGO)
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/18a/85b
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=532422459
http://www.google.com/profiles/akamushi
http://friendfeed.com/donclark
http://www.kiva.org/lender/don6247
http://picasaweb.google.com/akamushi
http://www.spock.com/Donald-Clark
http://www.myspace.com/donmecca
ESFP - Extraverted - 56%, Sensing - 1%, Feeling - 25%, Perceiving - 33%
http://www.humanmetrics.com/vocation/JCI.asp?EI=56&SN=0.6&TF=-25&JP=-33
http://keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirsey&f=fourtemps&tab=4&c=performer
http://typelogic.com/esfp.html
Take the test yourself: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
Some of my thoughts on technologies...
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dcf67qxf_67ddrw8t
Professional Feedback Survey for Don Clark
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pK-dSxTCK-oAS3ChH3rAsTQ&hl=en
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE: VOIP, iPhone Jailbreak/Unlock, Nintendo DSi hacking, Audio/Video production, Hardware installation, Software installation, PC Maintenance, Website development, Technology Consulting, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Web Layout, Type Treatments, Print Ads, Logo Design, Illustration, Collateral, Apparel Graphics and more...
Personal Equipment: 2001 Mazda Millenia, 1998 Nissan Frontier Truck, PC laptops, 8GB flash drive, nintendo dsi, xacti HD camcorder, AT&T iphone, drill, saw, hammer, socket/wrench set, wheel barrow, lawn mower, weed wacker and more.