CHAD L. JOHNSON www.mrchadjohnson.com [email protected] SKILLS SUMMARY An organized and motivated person who is happiest when learning something new. Thrives on a team and also in a leadership role. Clear and thoughtful communicator who finds the creative solutions that earn “gold stars” for the team project reviews. Strong sense of design, color, and composition. Educated in fine art and commercial photography, sculpture, printed art, and graphic design. Experienced with office work, team management, interactive entertainment, internet audio, broadcast audio, video, and art instruction. SOFTWARE SKILLS  HTML5 / CSS3  Dreamweaver CS6  Photoshop CS6  InDesign CS6  Illustrator CS6  Adobe Audition 3.0  Twitter Bootstrap front end framework  Web Design Tools Certificate - U of U  PHP Level 1 certificate - U of U  Wordpress 3.8  Drupal 7 Content Management System  Macintosh OSX and Windows 7  Microsoft PowerPoint  Microsoft Word  Microsoft Excel PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FREELANCE SALT LAKE CITY, UT 2013-2014 Photography / Website / Graphic Art / Multi-Media Design  Multi-media ideas and designs for use online or in printed materials.  Dynamic landing page design and layout for paid search.  Designed and produced marketing e-mail, Web graphics, print ads, and postcards. CHILDREN’S MEDIA WORKSHOP SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 1990-2013 Visual Literacy Instructor / Web Site Designer for cmwworld.org  Workshops with children and adults that develop visual learning techniques for critical insight into the world around us.  Most recent project, MAPPtivities, puts CMW in a partnership with Esri Patterns / Solutions to replace the static map in SLC schools with an interactive experience that promotes best learning practices.  Recently designed their new Website – cmwworld.org. KUER FM90 / KUER.ORG SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 2004-2013 Website Computer Professional / Graphic Designer Responsible for updates, maintenance, and multiple Website redesigns of www.kuer.org.  Spearheaded our involvement in new media like podcasting, streaming live audio and video online, social networking tools, and online donations.  Determined future software and hardware technology needs and participated in KUER’s Technology Task Force.  Aided in multiple fund raising events per year as a Volunteer Coordinator.  Assisted the Development Department by designing and printing banners, flyers, marketing kits, stickers, badges, pins, file folders, business cards, and company letterhead.  Researched and implemented an online banner ad system to generate revenue in new ways through an agency for local and national underwriters.  Installed, compiled, and shared Google Analytics for the KUER.ORG website and Triton Webcast Metrics for the KUER Listen Live streaming audio channels.  Worked with other University of Utah departments, like the Hinckley Institute of Politics Forums, to make their content available via KUER.ORG. OVERSTOCK.COM WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH 2003 Part-time Photographer / Digital Photograph Editor  Photographed products with digital SLR camera systems.  Edited digital images using established workflow to post the graphics online for the Overstock.com web site. ALLEN COMMUNICATION LEARNING SERVICES SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 2003 Freelance Artist / Designer  Worked with Programmers, Project Managers, and other Artists on several electronic learning / corporate training projects as a Graphic Artist. MOUNTAIN STATES MORTGAGE CENTER SANDY, UTAH 2003 Personal Office and Processing Assistant  Gather information and take each file from pre-approval to closing.  Input proper loan information into the system for processing.  Order and follow up on third party documents.  Ensure the timely and accurate packaging of all loans originated by Ms. Jevon.  Ensure that all loan documentation is complete and accurate and review file documentation to assure all items needed are requested.  Verify loan documents including (income credit appraisal, title insurance, etc.)  Coordinate document signing with borrowers and escrow once docs are ready to be released.  Support and handle administrative functions for Ms. Jevon.  Follow-up calls to clients to keep them informed about their loans progress or inform potential clients of recent rate changes offered by Mountain States Mortgage.  Booked and coordinated appointments for Ms. Jevon. AVALANCHE SOFTWARE / DISNEY INTERACTIVE SLC, UTAH 2000-2002 Senior Artist Primary Project: NCAA College Football 2K2 and 2K3 for Sega Sports on PlayStation 2, XBOX, GameCube, and Dreamcast game systems.  Oversaw Mountain West and MAC conference stadium creation.  Developed the art pipeline for artwork integration into the game engine.  Managed a group of outside contractors brought on to help complete work on the college football stadium models.  Generated “how-to” documents so artwork was done accurately.  Worked with Programmers to determine polygon and texture budgets.  Implemented sideline animation sprites and color palettes from 3D models.  Produced photographs and texture maps used by project artists.  Worked with Collegiate Licensing Corp. to insure artwork accuracy.  Organized all stadium art into a standardized library for future reference. XANTERA SANDY, UTAH 1998-2000 Art Director  Implemented a new system that cut artwork development time in half.  Managed Art staff of ten for Game Boy Color games and PC golf games.  Completed nine titles in less than three years on budget and on time.  Designed Game Boy Color video games and graphic user interfaces.  Interviewed art job applicants and reviewed artists for raises.  Worked with Producers at EA Sports and Infogrammes to insure clear communication and support. CBS TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 1997 Scenic Artist / Painter  Prepping, Masking, cut and roll painting for feature film.  Drywall, seam taping, joint compound, and sanding.  Wallpapering, ageing, faux-finish painting. ACCLAIM (SCULPTURED SOFTWARE) SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 1994-1997 Video Game Artist / Lead Artist  Created art and user-interface components for video games.  Managed in-house and contract artists for 2-D, 3-D, motion capture and animation assignments.  Established work schedules, milestone lists, and art quality reviews.  Developed a workable system and used it to photograph WWF wrestlers for in-house art teams. CAMAY COURT PRODUCTIONS SALT LAKE CITY AND MOAB, UTAH 1993 Scenic Artist / Painter  Prepping, Masking, Cut and Roll painting for feature film.  Drywall, seam taping, joint compound, and sanding.  Wallpapering, ageing, faux-finish painting.  Artificial rock foam sculpture, paint, and dusting for scenic pieces. DEREK SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 1992 Photographer’s Assistant  Arranged sets, loaded various film formats (35mm, 120mm, and 4”x5”).  Set up studio lighting, sets, and constructed props.  Coordinated with film labs.  Developed black and white film.  Made black and white prints. U. OF U. COLLEGE OF FINE ART SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 1990-1991 Work / Study Head Librarian  Managed a staff of three at the reading library in the Art and Architecture building.  Maintained the books and audio-visual materials, answered questions, took requests, took inventory and ordered new books, and movies for the collection. UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 1989-1991 Retail Sales  Served the Staff, Faculty and Students with my knowledge and assistance with computer hardware, software, Art supplies, sales and customer service.  Part of entire store inventory crew. EDUCATION University of Utah  Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture and Photography)  Recipient of Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program grant for bronze sculpture project, 1991. AWARDS AND FREELANCE WORK Since 1992, I have also worked as a freelance artist. Assignments have included portrait and commercial photography, Websites and Web graphics, brochure design, and art instruction. My work has been shown in various Utah galleries, and I am the recipient of several statewide awards.  First Award- Eccles Art Center Open Photography Exhibition, Park City, UT, 1992  Third Award- Eccles Art Center Open Photography Exhibition, Park City, UT, 1993  "Under Construction"- Kids Using Tech. for Art, Art Access Gallery, SLC, UT 1995  Utah Arts Festival-Juried Festival Exhibition in Photography, SLC, UT, 2000  Utah Ethics Project- Utah Museum of Modern Art, SLC, UT, 2002  Group Show– Myra Powell Gallery, Ogden Union Station, Ogden, UT, 2003  Invitation Show– Myra Powell Gallery, Ogden Union Station, Ogden, UT, 2005  Solo Photo Show- Positively Fourth Street Gallery, SLC, UT, 2008