Tom Lyon
Graphic and Web Designer

Websites:

• http://www.lyongraphicdesign.com

I support the production of printed and electronic material that reflect high-quality design standards. Designing and developing a range of visual materials, advertising, collateral and packaging. Creative concept interpretation and illustration, and processes. Also able to managing multiple projects and functions.

Proficient in all areas of graphic design including web site design, logo, video editing, illustration and photography.

Experience in using Adobe Creative Suit CS3, including QuarkExpress.

Proficient in web design software, including Flash, GoLive, Dreamweaver, basic XHTML and CSS.

What I do best is provide quality service through custom design that helps my clients attract the customers they need to improve the identity of their business. My specialty includes creative and cutting edge logo design, as well as web site designs for the small business and the creative individual.

I need new clients and networking opportunities with my business peers.

Everett Community College, Everett, WA: AFA/ATA in Graphic and Web Design, Digital Illustration Certificate

Walla Walla College, College Place, WA: B.A. in Business Administration, Minor in Fine Arts

Pacific NW College of Art, Portland, OR: Concentration is Illustration

Web Production Artist/Web site designer: Design, analysis, development, maintenance, launch and enhancement of new and existing web sites for a variety of specialty organizations through applying application technology such as Dreamweaver, Golive, Flash, basic XHTML and CSS.

Administrative Management/ Art Director: Managed and coordinated as design team leader on web design project with a team of 6 for Everett Community College Vibrations Magazine web site. Supervised the team of designers, programmer and sound technician through resource management that provided efficient solutions, completing the project on time. Responsible for initial conception, artist rendering to illustrate mock-up pages and project scheduling to final launch.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Product Development Creates Compelling imagery with high production value. Designing and developing a range of visual materials such as reports, posters, flyers, brochures, and multi-media presentations. Effective communication through consultation with clients, drafting of client briefs and contracts.

Production Artist: Provides a variety of design and layout skills from Photo retouching, collateral pieces, to mockup and storyboarding. Educated in the latest technology and adept at using InDesign, QuarkExpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks and ImageReady. Also experienced in the functions of PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office.