Brandi November Lyons

Career Objectives

Summary:

I design and illustrate in both digital and traditional media. My strong work ethic and desire to please has rewarded me with a variety of design experiences spanning the past twelve years. Tenacity and focus in problem solving enables me to make valuable contributions to a wide range of projects. I desire work that can utilize my unique and varied creative abilities. My interests in research and sciences also make me well suited to tasks that others find tedious or difficult due to detail or repetition. I have a strong interest in work involving New Zealand culture and natural environment.

Education/Qualifications

Institution:	The Art Institute of Colorado
City/Country:	Denver, Colorado USA
Qualifications:	Bachelor of Arts in Design Computer Animation
Completed:	2000

Institution:	Arapahoe Douglas Area Vocational School
City/Country:	Englewood, Colorado, USA
Qualifications:	2 year Certificate of Commercial Art and Graphic Design
Completed:	2000

Employment History

Freelance Design

Start Date:	Sep 1996
End Date:	Currently Employed
Position/Title:	Self Employed
Responsibilities/ Achievements:	Publications Mar 2006 XPress Digital Darkroom 52 digital templates published with software at Industry Convention. Feb 2006 Target Corporation Created instructional article with vector diagrams published in periodical. Aug 2003 Adept Press Rendered the fantasy illustrations for a published RPG Rulebook. Feb 2001 Tattoo Magazine Featured spread of 12 Japanese Netsuke designs published in periodical. Aug 1999 Denver DogStar Brochure Authored 3 technical articles, 2 editorials, logos, website and layout. Jul 1996 Four Seasons Souvenirs Illustrated a Coloring book published for the Kentucky Derby Museum. Jan 1996 Write Issue Annual Featured in collection of writing and fantasy illustration. Jan 1994 Write Issue Annual Featured in collection of writing and fantasy illustration. Branding and Web Design Apr 2007 Hero's PETS Branding, logos, murals, sign art, posters, web design herospets.com Mar 2007 Chili Pirate Jewelry - Branding, logos, web graphics chilipirate.etsy.com Aug 2006 Topaz Naturals - Web graphics and branding topaznaturalpetproducts.com Jul 2006 Deborah Gonzales Illustrated cover mock-ups and branding for two children's book manuscripts. Sep 2002 Raw Advantage Pet Foods Authored website rawadvantagepetfood.com Sep 2001 Gala Plus Antique Posters Authored website galaplus.com Logos and Advertising Jun 2007 Mom’s Tattoos Numerous in store custom graphics, designs, and signs. Feb 2002 Healthy Pet Supply Logo, magazine ads. Sep 2001 Celebrity Tattoos Logo, magazine ads, in store graphics, sign design. May 2001 Bound by Design Authored articles, grant proposals, and tests. Also illustrated vector diagrams, fine art for display in retail store front, and full page newspaper ads. Apr 1997 American Bonsai Society Annual Symposium Logos, typography, layout, and brochures. Mar 1996 Digital Imaging Associates Layout, color correction, and photo manipulation for advertising brochures. Multimedia Projects Sep 2002 IPE Instructional Videos Video/audio editing, scripting, and special effects. Sep 2000 Fiat Lux Studios Directed live infomercials, built digital 3D models, computer animation. May 1996 Future Farmers of America Vocational Agriculture Authored educational CD-ROM and logo. Major Commissions 2002 High Country Feed and Tack commission of 3 portraits of Champion Tennessee Walking Horse Majestic Madonna for equivalent of $5,500 USD. 1995 Vice President of National Jewish Research Center commission of 5 wildlife paintings $2,000 USD.

Target

Start Date:	Jan 2004
End Date:	Dec 2006
Position/Title:	Bakery Lead/ Cake Decorator
Responsibilities/ Achievements:	This position was a fast paced and fun supplement to my design projects. I had near total autonomy in organizing and stocking the brand new bakery from the point that we acquired the property through the first six months of business. I also decorated nearly a thousand cakes with original creative designs while I was there. Bakery Team Lead – Opened new bakery as the manager. Ordering supplies and product, organizing supply areas, maintaining freshness and accessibility in the freezer, adjusting the schedule, training team members, coordinating vendor trainings and department transitions. Decorating cakes. Starting Position 2004 & 2005: Trainer-Logistics team. Planogram – Utilizing Smart Schematics for setting, creating fills, building displays, signing, and research.

Skill Summary

Non Technical Skills:	invention, research, memorization, problem solving, and design.
Computer Skills:	Adobe Illustrator; Advanced Adobe Premiere; Intermediate Adobe After Effects; Advanced Macromedia Dreamweaver; Intermediate Macromedia Freehand; Intermediate Adobe Photoshop; Advanced QuarkXPress; Advanced 3D Studio MAX , Advanced
Other:	Illustration, photography, digital art, web design, journalism, digital video editing, 2D & 3D animation, printing/publishing, storyboarding, matting, typography, layout, drafting, color correction, digital vector art, photo manipulation, airbrush, building computers, signing and promotional media, building displays, fine art and lots of troubleshooting electronic devices.

Awards

Scholarships

*1997 - $12,000 USD Tuition Scholarship to attend The Art Institute of Colorado.
*1997 - $12,000 USD Advanced Placement toward Bachelor's Degree awarded for design portfolio from AVS vocational program.
*1997 - $6,000 USD Tuition Scholarship to attend The Savannah College of Art and Design.
*1992 - $600 USD Tuition Scholarship to attend classes in the public art program at the University of Denver.

Contests and Art Exhibits

*April 2008 Featured artist in the heART Original Art Gallery, New Zealand.
*Sep 2007 Tattoo Flash Biography of Austin (6 pieces) series exhibited in businesses within Austin, TX.
*Mar 2004 Target Corporation BullsEye Dog (4 pieces) series on permanent display at location 1326.
*Jul 2003 Games Workshop Headquarters National Figure Painting Contest (2 pieces) Prizewinner.
*Dec 2001 National Jewish Research Center Got Milk? (21 pieces) series commissioned for on site gallery exhibit.
*Sep 2001 Dark Millennia Gallery Denver Grand Opening of Gallery with exhibit of 10 paintings.
*1992 -1st Place National PTA Reflections Program State Art contest.
*1992 -3rd Place National PTA Reflections Program National Art contest.
*1991- 1st Place Books Give Us Wings State art contest.
*December 8,1991 - Featured in The Sunday Denver Post Contemporary Art Section at age 12.

Interests

SCUBA diving, Astronomy, Clocks/Navigational devices, Linguistics, Genealogy, and New Zealand biology/ecology.

Other Information

As an American artist, I have focused my creative efforts on projects that present visual themes within a given culture, in ways that endeavor to delight and inspire people. To me, New Zealand is representative of the great cultural and ecological treasure called Earth. Moving there in June will give me the change I am looking for, making it possible for me to access a unique resource and find inspiration for my children's book and art projects. Ultimately, my hope is to create something New Zealand will treasure as I treasure New Zealand.

Referees

Available upon request.