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KACY HOWERTON Illustration | Graphics | Web
P R O F I L E :: Creative & skilled craftsman with solid experience working in a wide variety of design media from graphic & web design to industrial design. I am curious about everything, and I’m not afraid to try anything. I’ve been a designer, carpenter, salesman, retail merchandiser, machinist, business owner, bartender, and coach. I spend most of my free time creating art and sharing my knowledge with others. I have held many jobs that paid well, but in the end did not make me truly happy. Now I’m following my heart. My goals in life are simple. To work in a great environment, learn something new everyday, create art, feel stimulated, have fun, & feed my family. Be happy.
C O R E S K I L L S :: • Foresight & skills to ensure strict deadlines while remaining focused on project quality. • Familiarity with the physical properties of media, & materials including :: Paints, inks, light, & transfers to metals & alloys, plastics, wood products, & textiles. • Strong understanding & application of materials, software & processes. • Command of color theory, light & shadow. • Capable of interpreting & executing creative briefs, plans, drawings, drafts & sketches. • Rapid 2D Ideation, storyboarding, sketchbook, communication & problem solving. • Design & Team Management. Strong interpersonal skills. Focus on teamwork & verbal communication. • 3D Prototype / Fabrication (cutting, grinding, & finishing, sculpting, wood lathe, metal lathe, 3-axis mill, vacuum forming, rapid prototyping, molding, casting).
S O F T W A R E :: • • • • •
Adobe CS / CC :: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop Web :: 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, greatly exceeding that of paper ideation.
E X P E R I E N C E :: • • • • • • •
2012-14 2010-12 2008-10 2006-08 2003-06 2002-03 2003-14
Project Manager - Modern Shelter Construction - Kirkland, WA (USA) Merchandising / Inventory / Account Manager - Industrial Bolt Supply Inc. - Auburn, WA (USA) Merchandising / Inventory / Sales - REI Inc. - Redmond, WA (USA) Industrial Designer / Machinist / Account Manager - Nicewonger Co. - Renton, WA (USA) Owner / Broker - Howerton Real Estate / 0 Down Seminars - Kent, WA (USA) Jr. Multimedia Designer / Intern - Dei Creative - Seattle, WA (USA) Freelance Designer / Artist - Multiple clients & projects
E D U C A T I O N :: Art Institute of Seattle (USA) • 2011-13 Associates Multimedia / UX / Web Design • 2001-03 Associates Graphic Design / Illustration / Animation
I N T E R E S T S :: Life. Adventure. Street art & gorilla art. Furniture design & construction. Robotics, Astrophysics, & the sciences. Woodworking. Up-cycled, reclaimed materials. Metal fab. Sculpture & modeling. 3D printing, small electronics, open source, & DIY. Illusions & magic. Video games. The outdoors & outdoor activities. Vintage rare tools. Restored muscle cars, 4x4 trucks, motorcycles, & wooden speed boats. Innovative materials & manufacturing. Sustainable design & modular design. Innovations in energy & technology. Social activism, languages, world cultures, music, & history. Minimalism. Abstract thought. Smart people sharing; TED Talks. Volunteering & coaching. Seattle Seahawks 12!