My Resume:

Erik Z. Utterback
503 269 7364
erikutterback@hotmail.com
http://www.erikzu.net


EDUCATION:

Post-Baccalaureate Studies in Digital Art, Portland State University , Portland , OR . January 2008-Present.

Certificate in Digital Publishing , Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah , GA. August, 2005. Focused on Digital Image Production and Graphic Design.

B.A. in Art , University of Oregon , Eugene , OR . August, 2003. Focused on Multimedia Design.

B.A. in Communication , Lewis and Clark College , Portland , OR . May, 1998. Focused on radio broadcasting, writing, and publication design.


SKILLS:

Experience with both MAC and PC platforms.

Knowledge of many software programs such as:

·Photoshop CS3
·Illustrator CS3
·InDesign CS3
·Microsoft Word
·Microsoft Excel
·Microsoft PowerPoint
·QuarkXpress

·Dreamweaver MX 2004
·Flash MX 2004
·Freehand MX
·Premiere CS2
·Final Cut Pro 6
·Cubase SX
·Pro Tools LE

Knowledge of digital image production and editing, graphic design, web design, publication layout, writing, project planning and management, HTML, audio/video recording, digital audio/video editing, and analog video editing.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Quick learner; Detail oriented; Solid independent and group worker; Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills; Experienced in interviewing and many types of writing such as reporting, research, creative, and descriptive writing.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Excel Photo, Inc. Salem , OR . April 2004-November 2007. Digital Image Editor. Duties include creating a wide range of digital products, image scanning, seasonal employee training and supervising, and some printing.

Full Sail Real World Education , Orlando , FL. September-November, 2001. Multimedia Lab Instructor. Duties included demonstrating the use of various audio, video, and web design software/hardware, directing students' work on their lab assignments, and aiding students with hardware/software questions.

Ashton Photo, Inc. Salem , OR . March 1999-March 2000. Q.A./Spot Employee. Duties included photo touch-up work, maintaining quality assurance of photos, and other tasks.

RGIS Inventory Specialists , Eugene , OR . and Winter Park , FL. Summers of 1999 and 2000. Inventory Clerk.

Lewis and Clark College --KLC Radio 104.1 FM , Portland , OR . September 1995-May 1998. News Department Co-Director. Duties included news writing, publication layout, graphic design, supervising, interviewing, on-air news delivery, and utilizing a variety of audio gear and programs.

Lewis and Clark College --Facilities Services , Portland , OR . September 1994-January 1998. General assistant, laborer, and project leader. 

SCS Productions, Inc. Seattle , WA . Summer of 1997. Production Crew Member. Duties included working as a stagehand and assistant during many Northwest music events.

Lewis and Clark College --Communication Department , Portland , OR . January-May 1996. Student Secretary. 


INTERNSHIPS:

Asylum Music Marketing in Los Angeles , CA. September to November 1998. Portland Area Representative. Duties included distribution of promotional music materials and logging data related to the promotion campaigns.

Oregon Public Broadcasting , Portland , OR . January to May 1997. Student Intern. Duties included book reviewing, interviewing of authors and state legislators, production of weekly radio show about the state legislature, general office work, and directing of sound effects for a radio drama.


REFERENCES:

Provided upon request.