Resume


Thomas Baumgartner
1319 S. 6th. Ave. Suite #125
Tucson, AZ 85713
E-Mail: tom@patterntology.com
URL: www.patterntology.com
Education:


Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1991,
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Computer Skills:


Mac OSX and PC XP savvy, Adobe Studio CS3, Carrara Studio (3d), Golive, Flash Professional. Handcoding ability in html, css and a familiar knowledge of asp, php web database applications.
Experience:

2000-Present Art Director, Ridgewood PR, Tucson, AZ
Web based design of private and public information rich websites including architecture, layout, navigation, flash animation/applications and database driven presentation. Also employed in print: graphic design, logo design, layout and illustration for materials including business packages, invites, newsletters, brochures, folders, postcards, text based booklets, newspaper/magazine ads, convention displays as well as multimedia presentations for convention purposes and television commercials.

2000 Digital Artist DIYonline.com, Tucson, AZ
Web based design of java application interfaces, online editorial illustrations, design support for flash developers . Specialized in 3d illustration. Print based design and layout of convention graphics, magazine ads and mailers.

1997-99 Graphic Artist/Production Godfrey Group, Raleigh, NC
Production layout, design and printing of large format graphics for convention displays. Dealt with clients on a personal basis some having full design needs.
Technical knowledge of Colormaster 8 color inkjet 400 and 600.

1996-97 Independent Contractor St. Louis, MO
Operated remodeling business specializing in residential renovation. Renovations including all phases of construction, plumbing and electrical work.

1995 Independent Subcontractor Roughouse Development, Bloomington, IL
Trim carpenter in historic renovation of 5 Star restaurant. Also involved in renovation of 4 luxury condominiums following municipal historic guidelines.

1991-95 Lead carpenter, Site Manager Nayer Construction Co., Chicago, IL
Led three carpenters in framing and trim carpentry. Directed other subcontracted trades on site. Daily orchestrating of projects based on building plans.

1989-90 Master Controller Evanston Public Access Television, Evanston, IL
Responsible for broadcasting live and taped shows. Other responsibilities included program scheduling and running technical assistance for public access users in studio. Had my own live broadcast show featuring local video artist talent.

1988 Software Tester Macromind, Chicago, IL
Tested Video Works and Macromind Director software packages. Documented software bugs. Did I mention that this company is now 'Macromedia?' Yes, I worked for the start-up company that is now Macromedia! And now Adobe!