Stuart Lawson's Resume (Last updated February 10th 2009)

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Stuart Lawson



Irvine, CA 92604 USA
http://www.stuartml.com/portfolio

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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking to design and implement a wide variety of multimedia (graphics, music, video and sound) in Architecture or Entertainment industries.

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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Iocaine Studios, Lead Artist, Yorba Linda, CA (June 2003 - August 2008)
Worked with Producers and Programmers in all phases of game development, from proof of concept to product delivery in ThreadSpace: Hyperbol, Iocaine's Multiplayer Online Space Game.

Composed, arranged, mixed and mastered the Soundtrack for ThreadSpace Hyperbol, creating a vibrant, immersive and dynamic audial backdrop for the game.

Composed energizing trailer music with the intention of sparking interest and excitement towards the game.

Engineered sound effects and user interface sounds consistent with the futuristic feel of the game's universe.

Designed and Created Logo's, Flash Banners, Video Trailers, and Musical Scores necessary to promote the game.

Responsible for management, streamlining, and creation of all art assets for Iocaine Studios Projects.


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Lifescapes International, Inc., Graphic Artist, Newport Beach, CA (January 2002 - June 2007)
Worked together with Managers to develop a sustainable Graphics Department within Lifescapes International Inc, a leading Landscape Architectural firm with over 100 projects around the world, including the award winning Wynn Las Vegas, Venetian Macao, and Caesars Palace.

Worked closely with the Managers and other Designers in various development phases under tight deadlines.

Developed a completely new approach and standard for Digitally coloring 2D architectural plans used in Architectural Proposals, effectively putting the firm ahead of others, solidifying new projects and contracts several months in advance.

Trained and worked together with other Graphic Artists, bringing them up to the high standards of the Graphics Department.

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Atari, Inc., Graphics, Sound, Music Coordinator, Yorba Linda, CA (September 2007 - October 2007)
Worked with Producers and Programmers in several phases of game development in order to produce a Web Based arcade game known as StarControl that was engaging and fun.

Designed and implemented graphics and animation for StarControl and its website.

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Boston Market Corporation, Delivery Driver, Tustin, CA (November 2008 - January 2009)
Carried and delivered loads of food for Thanksgiving celebrations and Christmas parties.

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Target Corporation, Planogram, Floor, Restock, Irvine, CA (August 2008 - September 2008)
Worked together with Leader On Duty and team to restock shelves, clean, organize and update existing item information and positioning.

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Follett Corporation, OCC Bookstore, Temporary Position, Costa Mesa, CA (January 12, 2009 - Present)
Greeted customers and rang up transactions as the cashier. Helped customers find bookstore items. Cleaned and organized in the store and the warehouse.

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SKILLS:
  • Complete understanding of Adobe Photoshop and similar Adobe Creative Suite programs.
  • Firm understanding of color theory, a solid foundation of the visual arts.
  • Good understanding of corporate procedures, management, guidelines, teamwork, and what is expected of me.
  • Adobe CS, Color Management, Video Editing, Sound Editing, Music Composition.
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, etc), Sony Vegas Video 8, Apple Motion, Blender 3D, Sound Forge, and Renoise, office programs, Outlook, Word, etc.
  • Completely comfortable to work under OS X environment or PC.
  • Skilled with Printers, Paper Types, Troubleshooting, and OSX Printer Sharing.

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INTERESTS:
Digital Graphics, Audio Engineering, Leadership Programs, Group Dynamics, Management, Music Composition, Mixing and Mastering, Marketing, Advertising, Video Editing, Photography, Exercise & Fitness, Nutrition, Health, Physics.

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EDUCATION:

  • GED, Diploma, Woodbridge High (1998 - 2002)

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  • Focusing on A.A. - Graphics, Irvine Valley College (2005 - 2007)

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  • Seeking to obtain B.F.A. Digital Graphics Concentration, Cal State Fullerton Graphics, Orange Coast College (2008 - Present)

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CERTIFICATIONS:
Certificate of Recognition - Coastline Regional Occupational Program - California Department of Education. (June 15, 2001)

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AWARDS AND HONORS:
Artist Award - For outstanding talent and creativity in the "Puzzling Isn't It?" Competition at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. (May 4, 2001)

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