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Hello

Hi my name is Pedro Ruiz.

I’ve been a Professional Media Designer since 1999. I’ve worked on projects ranging from iPhone Apps, Video games, Broadcast Editing, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing , Animation, Motion Graphics, Web Design and Social Media Content Development for:

NBC
FPL
Eminem
Red Bull
Billabong
Landrover
Surf Expo
Estee Lauder
Pearson Learning
City of West Palm Beach

I’ve taught classes in Video, Design and Web for Apple.

I also host a Production Tutorial Podcast: Pixil.info
I teach 3D and video production workflows.

My blog on Carnivorous plants is at: Plantiis
Where I write and photograph the hundred plus species in my garden.

Skills

Software:
Maya, Realflow, Final Cut,  Shake, After Effects, Motion,
HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Premier

Operating Systems:
Mac OS 7.5.2-10.6,
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

Objective

If your company is preparing for a domestic or international expansion and you are seeking an experienced professional in media development, my expertise will be of interest. Professional experience leading interactive projects from concept to completion. Whether your need is for larger-scale projects or small projects, I deliver proven results.

In my desire to join your leadership team, you will find a dedicated and strong conceptual thinker. With over a decade of experience in multimedia development, with expertise in:

*3D Printing

*Motion Graphics

*Video Production

*Photography

*Production Management

*Project Lead

*Web Design

If this expertise, further detailed in the enclosed resume, is a close match to your needs, please contact me for further detail or any information or questions that you might have. I will answer as soon as possible.

Experience

Media Developer, DS Media Labs, Fl
Asset development for iPhone applications and games. Collaborated on character, levels, audio, design and development. 3D modeling, animation, texturing, lighting, optimization. Video production, motion graphics for marketing and branding.

Multimedia Producer, EHRtv.com , Fl 2009-2010
Senior editor for web show production and development. Compositing, motion graphics and 3d animation for all show graphics. Web development and asset management of EHRTV.com online content.

Social Media Content Developer, Dev Element LLC Lake Park, Fl 2008-2009
Social networking content producer. Directing objectives and opportunities, leading innovative solutions in development needs. Accommodating additional ideas and thinking from team members. Providing direction to key creative team members—art, music, staging, technology. Solutions for specific initiatives; ensuring continuity and overall effectiveness of all content. Effective and persuasive communication aligned with strategic objectives.

Creative Director, Livemercial West Palm Beach, FL 2006-2008
Web development, graphic design, flash animation. Motion graphics, video editing, Production management, and optimizing workflow issues for creative department. Support to backend and application development teams. Ensure clients are getting the most creative and innovative solutions.

Video Editor, Avanti Visual West Palm Beach, FL 2006-2007
Motion graphics, video editing, graphic design.
Development, planning; client assistance, asset management.

Marketing Director, Universal Land Title West Palm Beach, FL 2004-2005
Supervision, scheduling, and training for the Marketing Materials Department. Coordination of Advertising. Production Management, inventory, and maintenance.

Project Manager, Market Specific Advertising West Palm Beach, FL 2003-2006
Advertising and marketing, development and planing; multimedia creation and management, technical troubleshooting, testing new equipment, assisting other editors, and optimizing workflow issues for the creative department.

Creative, Apple Computers West Palm Beach, FL 2003-2005
Maintained expert level status in all areas pertaining to Apple’s consumer and designated professional applications, including the ability to demonstrate and offer support in all current versions.

Video Editor, Palm Beach County Zoning West Palm Beach, FL 2001-2003
Graphics department; video editing, animation and graphics design. Consulting and implementation of multimedia, compression, and streaming.

Industry Experience:

Automotive
Video Projects for Volvo

Banking, Insurance, Finance
Web development for Donald Trump, Rich Dad, Dynetech, Prosperity Partners, Inc.

Broadcast
NBC Channel 5 news, Digital Sinage, Tv Commercials, Video projects for FPL

Government
Video production, graphic design for Palm Beach County Zoning Division

Corporate (in-house) Marketing
Marketing Director for Universal Land Title, Site development for As Seen On TV products

Education
ProCare trainer at Apple, Inc. specializing in Pro Apps

Health care
Video editor for Global Health Network, Frye Medical Center, Jupiter Medical and EHRtv.com

Tech
Content production for iPhone Apps, Games, Social Media

Pharmaceutical
Video editor for Global Health Network

Real Estate
Marketing Director for Universal Land Title, Video projects for Divosta Homes

Specific Project Experience:

Banner Ads, Book Covers, Brochures, Brochures, Catalogs, CD/DVD Covers, CD/DVD Interactive Menus, CD/DVD Menus, Charts & Graphs, Corporate Id, Branding, Direct Mail, Exhibit Displays, Forms/Sales Sheets, Invitation/Announcements, Labels, Logo Design, Magazine Ads, Magazine Layout, Maps, Site/Floor Plans, Newsletters, Newspaper Ads, Newspaper Layout, On-Air Graphics, Outdoor ads, Packaging, Photo Retouching, Photography, Posters, Promotional goods / Adv. Specialties, Stationery/Letterhead, TV Art Direction

Education

Digital Media Arts College, Boca Raton, Fl — Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Computer Animation, 2005
GPA:3.8/4.0

Inlet Grove High, Rivera Beach, FL – Commercial Art
Illustration Florida State Certified, 2001-2003
GPA:3.6/3.8

Awards:
Presidential Scholarship
Literary Skills in Art
Commercial Arts
Early Decision Scholarship

Qualifications

• Strong focus, attention paid to detail

• Excellent verbal, writing, and communication

• Extremely quick learner

• Bilingual, hard-working and goal oriented

• Proficient in a wide variety of software

• Macintosh and Windows Platforms

Employment Interests:

Interested in Full time.

Status: currently working.

Interested in Relocation.

Current Salary $80,000/year.