I am an accomplished engineering firm technical illustrator and graphic artist with 20+ years of experience in clearly showing all visual aspects of proposed architectural, engineering, and construction projects through photo-realistic digital illustration.
Right out of college, I was originally hired by a leading consulting engineering firm known globally today as the Parsons Corporation, to fill a marker renderer/graphic design position which has given me the opportunity to grow into the professional artist I am today.
Primarily, I was responsible for creating photo-realistic renderings of proposed highway, bridge, tunnel,railroad, and aviation projects, using Adobe Photoshop and 3D Studio Max. I have created graphs, charts, logos, custom vector art, detailed cross sections, and highway corridor improvement maps using Adobe Illustrator.
Working directly with project managers, proposal coordinators, construction plans, and 3D modeling, was essential before developing final renderings for client presentation. My mastery of Adobe Photoshop not only gave me the creative advantage in creating photo-realistic renderings, but has also earned me the lead position in acquiring key rendering assignments for such multi-million dollar transportation projects as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Rehabilitation Project, the Ferguson Slide State Route 140 Highway Alternatives, the Caldecott Tunnel 4th BoreProject, and the Goethals Bridge Replacement Project.
WCG - Wall Consultant Group, Salt Lake City, UT, US, On-call Independent Contractor 2D/3D Graphic Artist
Using Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, and 3DS Max, Create 2D / 3D civil engineering graphics for client presentations to UDOT.
Siemens, Las Vegas, NV, US, Graphics & Art Design Operator
• Quickly trained on complex Siemens specifically written software designed for creating graphical user interfaces that monitor sensor data output from HVAC and central plant automation systems.
• Recognized by managers for proactively adding dynamics and real-time input data point blocks to graphics and then enhancing visualizations by deciphering detail results through color association.
• Developed user interface graphic backgrounds for projects from engineering submittals.
Creative Circle Agency for Argonne National Laboratory Client, Chicago, IL, US, Contracted Remote 3D Renderer/Photo Realistic
Used 3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop to create eight high-end visual renderings used for Homeland Security agent training.
Butterfield’s LLC, Parker, Colorado, Freelance Illustrator
Created two large sixteen foot vector styled backdrop wall murals using Adobe Illustrator each depicting a 1920's old west theme for a new ice cream shop opening in Parker, Colorado, These largely set the store's ambiance, while keeping customers happily preoccupied during wait time.
TOMY International, Oakbrook, Illinois, Contract Photo-retoucher
Privileged opportunity retouching over 18 studio images using Adobe Photoshop. Revised imagery placed as final art appearing on new toy packaging based on the Disney animated feature "Miles From Tomorowland." Enhanced, and applied special effects delivering the high quality results that Disney expects.
Parsons Corp., Chicago, Illinois, Lead Engineering Technical Illustrator/2D-3D Graphic Designer
Successfully met and managed the demand for high-end photo-realistic renderings of proposed bridges, highways, railroad, tunnels, and aviation construction projects ranging from conceptualization to final presentation. Incorporated Microstation working drawings into 3D Studio Max constructing essential scene models. Applied texture maps, daylight system lighting, planned entourage, and set dramatic camera views rendered out as bases before tweaking them into photo-realistic renderings in Adobe Photoshop. Mentored creative staff and initiated quality assurance audits, contributing in further building our Core Services team reputation for Parsons.
Parsons Corp., Chicago, Illinois, Senior Technical Illustrator/Graphic Designer
Created digital renderings of proposed transportation projects. Strategically colored exhibited CAD construction drawings for clarity and easier interpretation for public viewing. Designed dynamic technical graphics including, graphs, charts, detailed cross-sections, highway corridor improvement maps, large presentation boards, convention booth banners, and event posters, resulting in company-wide offices upgrading their proposal/presentation graphics, prowdly adding to business development growth.
DeLeuw Cather, Chicago, Illinois, Graphic Designer
Gained diverse rendering experience from illustrating proposed highways, railroads, and river bridges using mixed media. Developed project report covers, flow charts, company magazine adds, and contributing team member building several travelling highway models for presentation, all of which impressed supervisors thus increasing the call for more proposal graphics, model building, design staff, and job wins.
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL, US, CAD Drafting Technology/Architectural
• AutoCAD - Creating CAD plans/working drawings, dynamic blocks, attributes, layer management, model space, annotations, and dimensions.
• SolidWorks - Creating 3D model parts, assemblies, construction drawings, basic weldments, sheet metal work, and BOMs.
• Revit - Creating 3D building architecture; foundations, plans, elevations, sections, and details for construction drawings.
• Adobe Animate CC - Learning the basics of digital object/character animation and development.
The American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois, Graphic Designer
Learning art fundamentals including, color theory, lighting, shading, shadows, reflection, texture, mass, form, perspective, and conceptual thinking.
Training in creative thought, executing design problem solutions by creating stylized graphics, and typology based on layout principles and esthetic design concepts in order to visually communicate concepts and ideas along the lines of marketing.
Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, Illinois, Architectural Drafting
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work.
Drew rough and detailed scale plans of foundations, landscapes, building elevations, section details, all based on preliminary concepts, sketches, working drawings, and specification sheets.
Built contour and architectural display models.
