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KACY HOWERTON
12227 NE 75th St Kirkland, Wa 98033 206.992.6666 kacyhowerton@gmail.com
Illustration | Graphics | Web
To whom it may concern :: I am an artist with the skill of a craftsman. I have experience working on projects meant for print, apparel, web, & display from concept to construction. I am in search of work as a junior to mid level designer, or internship; either paid or contract to hire. My formal design training began in college where I developed a strong artistic foundation anchored in traditional processes & techniques. However, through a rather unusual employment path I’ve learned that I posses a unique & highly marketable skill set. While perfectly comfortable holding a paintbrush; I am equally confident holding a stylus, soldering iron, saw, or stick welder. As a designer this allows me to quickly troubleshoot & realize working solutions in total confidence throughout the design process. I am accustomed to a heavy work load in a fast paced environment & I strive for innovative, simple solutions that make a significant difference in all phases of design & production. My years of experience speaking with clients, vendors, architects & manufacturers has given me excellent visual & verbal communication skills, superior attention to detail, & a deep toolbox of knowledge & know how. It is through these experiences that I have learned a few things about myself. I work best with a hands-on approach. I have much to learn, but I learn most effectively through guided exploration, and critique. I have held positions of ownership & management but I prefer to prove myself. I enjoy working on a team, but can also manage individual responsibilities. What excites me most is getting my hands dirty exploring new media & thinking outside the box for inspiration. I am most inspired by trailblazing artists, designers, engineers, & inventors who've evolved with the innovations of our time in order to advance the human experience. Proficient in: • • • • •
Adobe CS / CC :: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Edge Web :: Wireframing, CSS, Wordpress, HTML5 Microsoft Office :: Word, Excel, Power Point 3D Modeling :: Solidworks, Keyshot 3, Keyshot 3 Animation Skilled with Wacom tablets, for increased creative freedom with rapid efficient ideation, & storyboarding greatly exceeding that of paper ideation.
I look forward to speaking with you.