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i'M Curtis Martin
VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST
ART DIRECTOR / MANAGER
3D ANIMATOR
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER
"I always look for ways to create more value with every project by focusing on readability, simplicity of design, and visual information hierarchy while maintaining the quality and ‘brand look’ that our customers have come to expect."
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
AFTER EFFECTS
90%
ADOBE INDESIGN
100%
3D STUDIO MAX
95%
PHOTOSHOP
100%
ILLUSTRATOR
95%
CHARACTOR ANIMATOR
80%
BLENDER
70%
02 PORTFOLIO
SOME EXAMPLES OF MY WORK
03 Experience
2018-PRESENT
GULF COAST VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
SUPERVISORY VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST​
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In the past year I created or oversaw the creation of 207 graphics projects, and 695 photography projects. I did not receive a single negative comment from any customers.
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I created original infographics, flyers, brochures, posters, cd labels, digital sign advertisements, logos, certificates and signs, utilizing Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and other graphics tools.
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Ensured that all deliverables created by my team where in accordance with the precise grammatical standards of the AP Style Guide as well as agency-specific guidelines and practices.
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Designed a series of animated digital signs, pamphlets, brochures and posters meant to bring visibility to the MOVE program. This series of ads demonstrated to the Veteran four different healthy ways of eating in a graphically animated way. It was so effective that the VISN and other organizations elected to use it as well.
2014-2018
GULF COAST VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST​
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Created original infographics, flyers, brochures, posters, cd labels, digital sign advertisements, logos, certificates and signs, utilizing Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and other graphics tools.
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Ensured that all deliverables where in accordance with the precise grammatical standards of the AP Style Guide as well as agency-specific guidelines and practices.
2009-2012
Adsync Technologies Inc.
OPERATIONS MANAGER/ 3D ANIMATOR III
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Scheduled and implemented the creation of photorealistic 3D virtual environments of over 50 airports in direct support of FAA Air Traffic Controller Tower Training Simulations.
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Through meticulous planning and management of resources we went from 1 virtual airport completed every 3 months to 5 fully functional virtual airports completed per month.
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Modeled and textured buildings and airline props, utilizing tools such as 3DS Max 11, Pegasus Creator, and Adobe Photoshop
2008-2014
Acumen Productions Media and Graphics LLC
ART DIRECTOR, OWNER
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Produced animated TV commercials and print ads for multiple Mississippi government programs and commercial companies
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Created commercials and brochures for MDHS Department of Economic Assistance
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Designed packaging and logos for Urthe Body Cream
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Created multiple business cards, letterhead, pamphlets, brochures and logos.
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Filmed, composited and edited the live action short film "6 Cents" for the Atlanta film festival.
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Caveman 3d animated commercial produced for Suzuki City utilizing 3d Studio Max.
1996-2000
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
BA DEGREE IN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
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2001-2007
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (33S3)
ACHIEVED RANK OF CAPTAIN
2001-2002 Officer In Charge, Plans and Implementation 2002-2003 Officer In Charge, Base Level Services
2003-2004 Chief, Operational Analysis
2004-2005 Crew Commander, Air Force Network Security 2005-2006 Deputy Chief, AF Combat Support Center 2006-2007 Executive Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Group
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