Joshua Surprenant

jsurpre@gmail.com

347.367.0014

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Fine Art in Graphic Design from the University of Central Florida 2006

EXPERIENCE

Full Sail University

Course Director 5.11–present

• Instructor, PMA (Production Management) course

• Helping students build a stronger portfolio

• Reinforcing the need to be a well-rounded designer by introducing more web elements into projects

• Sharing my knowledge of design, so students are better prepared after graduation

Fulltime Freelance

Web, Print and Flash 3.11–5.11

• Introduced several small businesses to the world wide web

• Learned great project and time mangement skills

• Explored different style ideas outside my 'comfort zone'

• Improved my people and professional skills with new clients

UBS Wealth Management Americas

In-House Designer 10.10–2.11

• Projects include rich media banner campaigns, event websites, powerpoint presentations,

print collateral, and e-mail templates

• Work within a strict brand guideline, often with a team

Central Dynamics (Cendyn)

Multimedia Specialist 8.07–present (currently doing off-site work)

• Responsible for flash multimedia tours (MMTs), flash presentations, website design,

email campaigns and print collateral

• Clients include Trump, Universal Studios, Holiday Inn and Dolce

Design College Australia

International Exchange Lecturer 1.08–7.08

• Wrote and taught course curriculums for Foundation Design

• Lectures included OSX, Adobe Creative Suite CS3, CSS, HTML, Actionscript, and photography

Disney Design Group

In-House Designer 8.06–10.06

• Conceptualization and design of print collateral for the global 'Where Dreams Come True'

campaign—items included children's menus, cups, wrapping paper and plates

Fry/Hammond/Barr

Guest Instructor 10.06
• Taught in-house designers Flash and Actionscript for banner web banners

Brevard Community College

Adjunct Professor 10.05–12.06
• Taught course curriculums for Design I and II—lectures included design fundamentals and

Adobe Creative Suite

University of Central Florida Digital Media

Designer 5.05–10.05
• Created web banners for various UCF online courses as well as print collateral

for on-campus colleges

QUALIFICATIONS

Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, CSS, HTML, ActionScript, Mac & PC friendly

ART SHOWS

Pabst Blue Ribbon Show, Mother Falcon, September 2011
Ani, Animals, and Art!, Full Sail Live, September 2011
The Pupils Collective Live Art Show, July 2010
Art Nouveau presents 7 Deadly Sins, June 2010
Book It presented by Pink Ghost, June 2010
Art Nouveau presents Assemblage, May 2010
For Art’s Sake!–Birdwatch, May 2010
Wynwood Art Walk, Fabrika Art Space, May 2010
Tiki Island Group Art Show, April 2010
Art Nouveau presents Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Gallery, April 2010
Sunshine Show, Tates Gallery, March 2010
Art Nouveau presents Love Struck/Love Sucks, February 2010
4th Annual “I’M BOARD” Skateboard Art Show, February 2010
Artist Trading Card Show, December 2009
Small Stuff 3 Group Show, Tates Gallery, November 2009
Candy Apples and Razor Blades Group Show, Tates Gallery, October 2009
Me Me Me Group Show, Tates Gallery, April 2009

PUBLISHED WORK AND AWARDS

Image - Travel + Leisure Magazine - Worst Shark Attack Beaches online article, July 2011
designrelated.com Homepage Featured Project, March 2010
Urban Outfitters Lo-Fi High Style contest national finalist, February 2010
Images - Schmap Barcelona Guide 9th and 10th Editions, December 2009 and March 2010 (Images)
Images - Level Magazine Dia de los Muertos issue, November 2009 (Images)
New Times Broward Palm Beach Art Mastermind Award finalist, November 2009

PERMANENT COLLECTIONS

Art House Co-op, Sketchbook Project 2010


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