Resumé
NATHAN SHAFER
Lakewood, CO
nathanshafer@comcast.net
PROFILE:
Talented, resourceful artistic visionary who has the ability to translate abstract concepts into practical solutions using computer graphics and artistic design. Strong background in graphic and presentation design. Superb communication skills.
EDUCATION:
Dartmouth College • June 1992 • B.A. Music • GPA 3.40
Wooster School • June 1988 • Valedictorian
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Business Writing
- Database Design
- Digital Imaging
- Digital Graphic Design
- HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Photography
- PHP & MySQL Programming
- Presentation Techniques
- Spreadsheet Development
- Typography
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES:
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Dreamweaver
- Flash
- Acrobat Professional
- Outlook
- Power Point
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- Visual Studio
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Denver, CO
Applications Instructor
Structuring and implementation of dynamic lessons designed to teach a rich variety of artistic techniques utilizing graphics programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Power Point in addition to business applications such as Excel and Word.
Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop
Alpenglow Photography Denver, CO
Owner, Photographer
Creation of graphic, lighting, and photographic design elements in viscerally powerful portrait photographs; creative use of Photoshop to digitally enhance and correct those images, leading toward an emotionally powerful final image to generate sales. Design, layout and production of brochures and marketing pieces.