Multimedia Developer at Austin Community College
Austin, Texas Area
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- Multimedia Developer at Austin Community College
- Past
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- Independent Contract Artist at Austin Community College
- Independent Contract Artist at CompassLearning
- Web Graphic Designer at University of Texas at Austin
- Web Graphic Designer at AMD
- Visual Designer at Prodigy Communications
- Multimedia Artist at Human Code
- Art Director at VersaCom
- Graphic Designer at Texas General Land Office
- Education
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- Yale University
- Westwood
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Rene Flores’s Summary
Arnie Rene Flores is a graphic designer and illustrator with more than fifteen years of experience providing visual solutions for the high-tech and public sectors. Specializing in visual design and illustration for web and multimedia applications. Winner of multiple national awards, including the American Advertising Federation's Team Gold Addy and New Media Magazine's Invision Award.
Rene Flores’s Specialties:
Creating the visual design, graphics, illustration and animated interactivity for Web sites, interactive CD's and other multimedia applications.
Rene Flores’s Experience
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Multimedia Developer
Austin Community College
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2008 — Present (2 months)
Provide consulting, technical support services and project management in the development of dynamic web content and other multimedia for ACC faculty and staff. Plans and designs technical projects and products integrating graphics, still images, video, audio, animation, and 3-D models using authoring tools such as HTML, Photoshop, JavaScript, Flash/ActionScript, Lingo, CSS, PHP, ASP, and other multimedia software applications. Consults on website navigation, usability, and accessibility. Applies principles of graphic design to create appropriate and visually appealing interfaces. Creates and optimizes various media file types for specific delivery environments. Performs quality assurance and compatibility testing on all products prior to release. Designs, develops, and delivers workshops and training to faculty and staff in the use of educational multimedia.
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Independent Contract Artist
Austin Community College
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2008 — October 2008 (4 months)
Created visual design, including original graphics and Flash animation, for online interactive biology course.
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Independent Contract Artist
CompassLearning
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; E-Learning industry)
October 2007 — April 2008 (7 months)
Production artist - Flash art and animation for multimedia online learning, middle school algebra and geometry courses.
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Web Graphic Designer
University of Texas at Austin
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2003 — August 2007 (4 years 4 months)
* Designed the overall visual identity of UTOPIA web site; gave art direction to two designers and two web builders to ensure design consistency.
* Designed and produced graphical imagery, animation, multimedia and traditional media to support marketing and public awareness of the UTOPIA project.
* Created original logo and identity system for UTOPIA brand.
* Translated client needs into original designs for micro-sites under the UTOPIA brand. -
Web Graphic Designer
AMD
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; amd; Semiconductors industry)
March 2002 — November 2002 (9 months)
* Translated corporate marketing and promotional objectives into compelling web imagery.
* Ensured brand and graphic consistency across multiple marketing initiatives.
* Managed projects from concept to completion.
* Collaborated with writers and production team to estimate budgets and schedules.
* Presented and sold creative concepts to internal clients. -
Visual Designer
Prodigy Communications
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Online Media industry)
May 2001 — February 2002 (10 months)
* Created visual design for Web pages, HTML-based emails, printed documents and other promotional materials.
* Concepted with writers and marketing specialists to provide creative direction in marketing campaigns.
* Collaborated with project managers to scope design projects and plan schedules.
* Presented and sold creative concepts to internal clients.
* Ensured corporate brand consistency across media and campaigns. -
Multimedia Artist
Human Code
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Design industry)
October 1997 — March 2001 (3 years 6 months)
* Designed look & feel of Web sites and product CD's, often as Lead Designer, giving direction to other artists or designers.
* Presented and sold creative concepts to clients including Disney Interactive, Leapfrog Toys, Motorola and other national brands.
* Identified client objectives and translated them into effective visual solutions.
* Ensured integrity of visual design across computer platforms and Web browsers. -
Art Director
VersaCom
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
June 1996 — February 1997 (9 months)
* Created visual design for client web sites.
* Designed print-based marketing materials and managed all phases of production process, including design, layout, electronic pre-press and press checks. -
Graphic Designer
Texas General Land Office
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Government Administration industry)
June 1991 — June 1996 (5 years 1 month)
* Designed interfaces and graphics for Web sites, video promotions and interactive product CD.
* Created graphic design and illustrations for books, brochures, newsletters, posters and other promotional materials.
* Executed all phases of print production process, including design, layout, electronic pre-press and press checks.
* Designed logos and identity solutions for a variety of agency and partnering public sector programs.
Rene Flores’s Education
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Yale University
B.A., Graphic Design, September 1987 — June 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Yale Daily News, The Yale Record, International Forum at Yale
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Westwood
Additional Information
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Rene Flores’s Interests:
Interactive Design, Multimedia Design, photography, movies, mountain biking, tennis, martial arts
Rene Flores’s Groups:
Association of Yale Alumni, AIGA
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Creative Professionals
Rene Flores’s Honors:
Gold Addy for Consumer Web Site (humancode.com), 1999
New Media Magazine Invision Gold Medal for CD-ROM ("Halliburton TKO"), 1998
NAGC Blue Pencil Competition First Place for Promotional Campaign ("Texas Coastal Wetlands"), 1995
NAGC BLue Pencil Competition First Place for General Interest Brochure ("E-Source"), 1994
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