Dustin Kohler

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dk56db20@westpost.net 5716 College Ave
229.9095 Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Objective
I am a computer consultant and artist with strong technical and communication sk
ills and a deadline based personality. I enjoy interfacing with a variety of int
ernal and external customers. I am seeking a consulting position that will chall
enge me, and utilize my problem solving, design, and communication skills.
Education
2002 - 2006 Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
B.F.A., Art & Design
Attended courses in Fine Arts, including Drawing, Photography, and Sculpture. Ma
in focus in Computer Generated Graphics, including Basic and Advanced 3D Modelin
g, Video Game Development, Character Animation, Advanced Animation, and HDRI ima
ges.
2001 - 2002 Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA.
Enrolled in general Computer Science courses, transferred core credits to Iowa S
tate University.
2000 - 2001
Central Academy, Des Moines, IA.
Two- year Graphic Design course which included extensive training for the Adobe
Design Suite.
Work Experience
2008-2009 Graphic Artist
Max Fights, Des Moines, IA
Produced both print and video ads for a Des Moines based Mixed Martial Arts venu
e. Created various types of advertising material promoting scheduled events at t
he Val Air Ballroom. Produced & Directed live productions on Tricaster hardware,
working closely with cameramen, DJ's, announcers, and commentators.
2008-2009 Graphic Artist/Service & Maintenance
AllOver Media, Des Moines, IA.
Produced digital video ads to go onto custom 'Fusebox' devices that are placed i
nside Wells Fargo Arena & other venues in the Des Moines Area. Also produced man
y print ads for clients of all genres. Worked closely with clients in the approv
al process from drafting to final product. Serviced machines that had malfunctio
ns.
2007-2008 Lead Graphic Artist
Iowa High School Sports Network, Urbandale, IA.
Created and Prepared video elements for both Broadcast and Jumbotron. Updated th
e IHSSN website with updated schedules, new logos. Attended events at Iowa Event
s Center to field requests. Also ran a number of machines for the venue, such as
the Grass Valley Turbo (DDR machine), the Click Effects Replay machine, and the
Venus 7000 machine (for controlling the ribbon board).
2006 - 2008 Lead Graphic Designer
Krogman & Associates, Urbandale, IA.
Created and updated graphics for sports related clients all over the country. Ex
perience with creating both 2D and 3D graphics, in static or fully animated. Fam
iliar with software titles on both PC and Mac platforms. Responsible for fieldin
g all client communication, this included taking requests for new graphics, and
updates for existing graphics.
2004 Graphic/3D Artist
Net Image Group, Window Heights, IA.
Visited and photographed modular housing units for a realty firm, and recreated
these homes in a virtual environment for potential clients to view the units fro
m their home computer. Created commercial logos, participated in web page design
, and altered floor blueprints.
2002 - 2003
Graphic Artist
College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Prepared graphics for print in the monthly newsletter for the college and scanne
d photos for archiving purposes. Designed posters and brochures for the College
of Family & Consumer Sciences.