Resume

Leslie Lee

ART DIRECTOR/OWNER LAUGHING CAT ARTS, INC.
Highly adaptable art director with a traditional photographic/illustrative background
Motivated, hands-on type with an exacting eye for detail

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Visually oriented with a good aesthetic sense
Proven dependability, quickly adaptable to different situations
Artistically well-rounded, capable in 2d and 3d formats

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography concentration/French minor, 1990
John D. Murcheson Scholarship Recipient
Dean's List

United States Army Signal School Division
Training in Multimedia Illustration, 1995
Honor Graduate

Pratt Institute and Populi, Inc.
Web Communication Design Talent Track, 2000

LANGUAGES

• Advanced HTML
• Advanced CSS
• Basic JavaScript
• Able to work with established ASP and PHP

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Daily use of Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, ImageReady CS3, InDesign CS3, Streamline 4.0, Acrobat 6.0, Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, Quark Xpress and Office X (Powerpoint, Word, Entourage and Excel)
• Practical knowledge in building Flash 8 components and related issues
• Proficiency in the use of digital, video, large format and 35mm cameras
• Comprehensive study of many photographic processes to include hand processing of color and B&W film and print, Kwikprint and archaic processes
• Extensive study of painting, drawing and printmaking techniques to include oil, gouache, watercolor, graphite, pastel, conte, etching and lithograph
• Studio classes in sculptural medias such as pottery, stone cutting and wax casting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003 to Present - Owner - Laughing Cat Arts, Inc., Dallas, Texas

• Teach corporate training classes in Adobe products and HTML and CSS for Sonic Training - Client companies include Russell Athletic, Uncle Julio's, Reliant Energy, The Boyscouts of America and Lennox Air Conditioning - Contact Martin to have Leslie Lee teach your Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or HTML/CSS class
• Converted King Architectural Metal's 6,000+ item catalog to an E-commerce site on .NET platform
• Redesigned and refaced Polypipe's corporate informational Website
• Rebranding and marketing of all print and Web pieces for Neo Camerata, New Roads Records, New Classical Performing Arts Association and Studio de la Mer
• Create and maintain Web sites for individuals such as Carbon Editions, Dallas Shed Co., Melange Musical, Stephen Nutt, DJ Mark Ridlen, The Rhythm Room, Vow to Dance and A Swing Monkey
• Create corporate and marketing materials, brochureware, logos and Web sites for clients such as Privacy Compliance Group, Privacy Council, John Roberts BMW, Little Katana Sushi Bar and Coconuts Island Grill
• Maintained Web site and created programs, mailouts and posters for Meadow School of Arts at Southern Methodist University

2001 - Instructor - Art Institute, Dallas, Texas

• Taught class in visual design and image manipulation for Web

2000 to 2003 - Senior Technical Consultant - Impact Innovations Group, Dallas, Texas

• Illustrated, designed and produced in-house print pieces
• HTML developer for Jobs.com and participated in restructuring and rebuilding Web site
• Designed, coded and project managed creation of Web sites for clients such as Randall Publishing

1997 to 2000 - Designer/Illustrator - Aquent Partners, Inc., Dallas, Texas

• Illustrated, art directed, designed and produced posters promoting community service projects and company events for Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems and Aerostructures Sector
• Worked with The Promotion Network designing and producing in-store promotional pieces for Philip Morris and United Distillers and Vintners
• Worked with SPAR Performance Group designing, producing and illustrating promotional incentive print pieces for companies such as Taco Bell, Bruce Hardwood Floors and Nortel
• Designed print and electronic presentations for Lockheed-Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems
• Worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP designing, producing and illustrating of corporate print brochures, annual reports, posters and invitations for special functions

1994 to 1997 - Multimedia Illustrator - United States Army, 303d Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas

• Created electronic presentations and printed visual aides for briefing and training purposes
  

1990 to 1994 - Freelance Artist - Dallas, Texas

• Painted commissioned pieces for area businesses and individuals
• Performed art and furniture restoration for private clients

1987 to 1990 - Photography/Video Production Assistant - The Center for Instructional Services, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Created artwork for video production
• Ran sound and broadcast equipment for UNT cable television broadcast classes
• Worked on location as cameraman and photographer at UNT special functions