VisualCV

As a graphic and web/UI designer, my mission is to create visually powerful, intuitive and consistent design pieces, in both digital and print avenues, that will get your business and products noticed.

My objective is to utilize all of the skills aquired through obtaining two college degrees, a full-time four month internship in a fast paced design studio, and over five years of freelance web design experience, to fully contribute to your design team.

• Graphic and Web designer with strong skills from planning to implementation. Strong knowledge of Adobe CS3 design software including Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Quark xPress. Strong knowledge of both PC and Mac environments.
  
  
• Freelance web designer with 5+ years experience, producing a web presence which facilitates new marketing avenues for small businesses and the self-employed. Strong knowledge of code-compliant XHTML and CSS layout for cross-browser compatibility and stability. Flash animation, interfacing and scripting for interactive and dynamic web designs.
  
  
• BS in Communications (Graphic Design and Interactive Multimedia) and an AS in Applied Arts with a final GPA of 3.9+ for both degrees.
  
  
• Full-time internship at FableVision, Inc., multimedia studio and developer of educational software in Boston, MA. Instrumental in the development of FableVision's two newest software products, SmartMoves and Animation-ish. Lead designer - packaging, marketing graphics, banners, user guides, DVD labels, and other promotional materials.
  
  
• Particularly interested in education and children's entertainment, educational game development, nonprofits and health/medical technology organizations.
  
  
• Specialties include vector-based art/animation, CSS and valid XHTML, typography, color theory, photomanipulation/digital art, and branding/identity development

"John Brissette, Jr. worked as unpaid intern at both FableVision’s Studio and Educational Offices in Boston and Dedham, Massachusetts from January through May of 2008, on a full time basis.

Every project that John worked on directly impacted the day-to-day and long-term operation of our business. John’s knowledge of software design allowed for quick and efficient product turn arounds that were extremely well done. He worked effectively with a variety of teams under very tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects.

We all found John to be a very strong addition to the FableVision team. He is very bright, highly energetic, driven, and extremely efficient. He clearly understands the importance of starting and completing tasks on time and was impeccable when it came to follow through.

John was an enthusiastic force in the studio – bringing energy and verve to everything he did for us.  We rely on self-directed, self-motivated individuals – and John exceeded our expectations, sometimes pushing ‘us’ to jump higher and reach further. Much of his success can be attributed to being a highly motivated team player."

William H. Norris
The Dot Connector

FableVision, Inc.

“John was a student in our department's rigorous internship program, which I direct. His work was consistently excellent, and the corporate supervisors of the company (Fablevision, Boston, Massachusetts) at which he interned (including the owners) took time out of their busy schedules to express to me that he had been the best intern we had placed there in their 20 years of existence.” 

Charles Sides

Professor of Communications

Fitchburg State College

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