Ricardo Schuttmann�s resume
Motion Graphic Artist & Video Editor - Graphic Designer
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Diverse, hands-on motion graphic artist with 15 years of experience in graphic design and print. Passionate about comprehensive, strategic, and brand- building design. Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as collaborate with large design teams. Flexible, big picture, out-of-the- box thinker and expert brainstormer, with special emphasis on conceptual design.
Education
The Art Institute of Washington
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Motion Graphics / VFX, 2013 - 2016
Newbury College
Associate in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, 1993 - 1995
Experience
Artist II/MedStar SiTEL
Skills
Motion Graphics 2D Animation Compositing, Video Editing Video Production Graphic Design Illustration Concept Design Storyboarding Directing Producing
Art Directing
Programs
Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Adobe Audition 3Ds Max
Final Cut Pro Cinema 4D MAC
PC
August 2015 - Present (1year and 5 months)
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Hand drawn detailed and coherent story boarding
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Motion Graphics and Visual Effects transitions, lower thirds, splash screens, logo animations.
Build 2D character animations and whiteboards following story boards. Composite 2D and 3D assets with live actors
Video editing, color correcting
Audio post production and editing
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Create and animate illustrations and text to convey compelling stories for patient education
Advanced Adobe Illustrator work on logo design and illustrations
Advanced Adobe Photoshop work on image optimization
Videographer, camera man, studio lighting, sound recording, teleprompter operator.
Freelance Designer/Owner at Goon Rider Designs LLC
January 2014 - June 2016 (2 years 6 months)
• Orchestrated projects, simple and complex, from the idea stage through design, mock-up, and final rendering to project specifications.
• Developed image manipulation for companies like FPL (Florida, Power and Light Co.)TV commercial.
• Designed Corporate ID, collection catalogs, branding, and advertisement.
• Created garment prints displayed over various retailers.
• Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.
• Constructed all communications collateral, including brochures, and fliers.
Assistant Editor/Graphic Artist at Shine Creative DC
October 2011 - March 2013 (1 year 6 months)
• Video editing with Final Cut Pro to deliver the final project to the client.
• Motion Graphics, rotoscoping and visual effects with Adobe After Effects.
• Worked with a team of designers to execute different visual components of a
video-centric project.
• Created assets for commercials using Adobe Illustrator on logo designs and illustrations.
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop work on image optimization and DVD label design.
• Compressed and duplicated videos for digital distribution through DG, Extreme Reach, or simple DVD duplication.
• Coordinated with the content production and delivery managers to launch carrier-approved content nationwide.
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• Worked front line with the design team advertising award-winning political campaigns and video editing for worldwide known TV channels.
• Developed creative graphics that simplified complex messages. Owner/Motocross Event Promoter/Riding Coach at Los Morros MX
January 1996 - November 2011 (15 years 11 months)
• Advertised and organized Latin American, national and regional races achieving
over 5000 spectators.
• Event Promotion through motion graphics and video editing reaching over 3000 spectators.
• Social Media Marketing with over 5000 followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Analyzed performance of all marketing programs to identify the best opportunities for optimization.
• Created sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and motivate larger deals.
• Motivated and encouraged student athletes to do their best during practices and races.
• Internationally known racers like Johnny Hernandez(MotoGP), Martin Cardenas(AMA Superbike Champion), Tomas Puerta(AMA Supersport East Coast Champion), David Gaviria(AMASupersport West Coast Champion) all learned and polished their skills at this technical and fast track Coached multiple generations of motocross riders.
Restaurant Owner/Promoter at Sushi Chef & Red Hot BBQ
January 2006 - June 2011 (5 years 6 months)
• Designed corporate I.D. and branding for both restaurants, from e-mail marketing to event planning, and restaurant image.
• Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
• Recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce
desired visual effects.
• Designed artistic signage for corporate special events.
• Created all communications collateral including brochures and fliers.
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• Managed and trained, handled all inventory, employee schedules, and time sheets as well as accounting for all daily cash closings.
• Maximized operational efficiency by coaching staff on various customer service initiatives.
Freelance Graphic Designer at CR Freelance Design
June 2007 - January 2011 (3 years 8 months)
• Brainstorm, conceptualize, design, and create final art for client's projects.
• Designed corporate I.D. and branding.
• Extreme sport event promoter (motocross racing).
• Planned and produced marketing materials, including catalogs, handbooks and charts.
• Created graphic materials for various companies websites.
• Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics.
Graphic Designer, Jewelry Designer, Assistant Manager at C.I. Metales & Derivados S.A.
December 1998 - December 2006 (8 years 1 month)
• Created and produced jewelry collections for export to international markets.
• Designed and produced promotional materials such as point-of- purchase items, brochure show forms, and banners for website.
• Managed and motivated personnel on the production floor.
• Inspected jewelry for blemishes and defects.
• Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
• Determined new settings according to customer specifications.
• Hand-crafted unique designs for international markets.
Graphic Artist - Partner at Industria de Moda LTDA.
January 2002 - November 2004 (2 years 11 months)
• Designed motocross gear and accessories, corporate logo, I.D, and catalogs.
• Recommended techniques and methods best suited to produce desired graphic effects.
• Designed corporate logo, I.D., catalogs and garment print for women's clothing brand.
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• Designed textile print/graphics and applications.
• Increased brand awareness nationwide on both clothing brands.
Graphic Design Artist/Partner at Par Visual S.A. / Graphic Design Agency
January 1995 - January 1998 (3 years 1 month)
• Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures
and logo designs.
• Managed a team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others’ projects.
• Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
• Prioritized graphic workload and effectively coordinated multiple projects.
• Supported production of various proposal volumes under tight time constraints.
• Designed and produced promotional materials such as point-of-
purchase items and brochure show forms.
• Planned and produced marketing materials, including catalogs, handbooks and charts.
• Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics. Languages
Spanish - native or bilingual proficiency English - native or bilingual proficiency
Interests
My main interests are motion graphics, graphic design, video editing and 3D. On my free time, I love motocross, and I enjoy mountain biking; I like the outdoors in general.
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Motion Graphic Artist & Video Editor - Graphic Designer
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Diverse, hands-on motion graphic artist with 15 years of experience in graphic design and print. Passionate about comprehensive, strategic, and brand- building design. Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as collaborate with large design teams. Flexible, big picture, out-of-the- box thinker and expert brainstormer, with special emphasis on conceptual design.
Education
The Art Institute of Washington
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Motion Graphics / VFX, 2013 - 2016
Newbury College
Associate in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, 1993 - 1995
Experience
Artist II/MedStar SiTEL
Skills
Motion Graphics 2D Animation Compositing, Video Editing Video Production Graphic Design Illustration Concept Design Storyboarding Directing Producing
Art Directing
Programs
Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Adobe Audition 3Ds Max
Final Cut Pro Cinema 4D MAC
PC
August 2015 - Present (1year and 5 months)
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• • • •
Hand drawn detailed and coherent story boarding
Ricardo Schuttmann
Motion Graphics and Visual Effects transitions, lower thirds, splash screens, logo animations.
Build 2D character animations and whiteboards following story boards. Composite 2D and 3D assets with live actors
Video editing, color correcting
Audio post production and editing
Ricardo Schuttmann 1
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Create and animate illustrations and text to convey compelling stories for patient education
Advanced Adobe Illustrator work on logo design and illustrations
Advanced Adobe Photoshop work on image optimization
Videographer, camera man, studio lighting, sound recording, teleprompter operator.
Freelance Designer/Owner at Goon Rider Designs LLC
January 2014 - June 2016 (2 years 6 months)
• Orchestrated projects, simple and complex, from the idea stage through design, mock-up, and final rendering to project specifications.
• Developed image manipulation for companies like FPL (Florida, Power and Light Co.)TV commercial.
• Designed Corporate ID, collection catalogs, branding, and advertisement.
• Created garment prints displayed over various retailers.
• Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.
• Constructed all communications collateral, including brochures, and fliers.
Assistant Editor/Graphic Artist at Shine Creative DC
October 2011 - March 2013 (1 year 6 months)
• Video editing with Final Cut Pro to deliver the final project to the client.
• Motion Graphics, rotoscoping and visual effects with Adobe After Effects.
• Worked with a team of designers to execute different visual components of a
video-centric project.
• Created assets for commercials using Adobe Illustrator on logo designs and illustrations.
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop work on image optimization and DVD label design.
• Compressed and duplicated videos for digital distribution through DG, Extreme Reach, or simple DVD duplication.
• Coordinated with the content production and delivery managers to launch carrier-approved content nationwide.
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• Worked front line with the design team advertising award-winning political campaigns and video editing for worldwide known TV channels.
• Developed creative graphics that simplified complex messages. Owner/Motocross Event Promoter/Riding Coach at Los Morros MX
January 1996 - November 2011 (15 years 11 months)
• Advertised and organized Latin American, national and regional races achieving
over 5000 spectators.
• Event Promotion through motion graphics and video editing reaching over 3000 spectators.
• Social Media Marketing with over 5000 followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Analyzed performance of all marketing programs to identify the best opportunities for optimization.
• Created sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and motivate larger deals.
• Motivated and encouraged student athletes to do their best during practices and races.
• Internationally known racers like Johnny Hernandez(MotoGP), Martin Cardenas(AMA Superbike Champion), Tomas Puerta(AMA Supersport East Coast Champion), David Gaviria(AMASupersport West Coast Champion) all learned and polished their skills at this technical and fast track Coached multiple generations of motocross riders.
Restaurant Owner/Promoter at Sushi Chef & Red Hot BBQ
January 2006 - June 2011 (5 years 6 months)
• Designed corporate I.D. and branding for both restaurants, from e-mail marketing to event planning, and restaurant image.
• Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
• Recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce
desired visual effects.
• Designed artistic signage for corporate special events.
• Created all communications collateral including brochures and fliers.
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• Managed and trained, handled all inventory, employee schedules, and time sheets as well as accounting for all daily cash closings.
• Maximized operational efficiency by coaching staff on various customer service initiatives.
Freelance Graphic Designer at CR Freelance Design
June 2007 - January 2011 (3 years 8 months)
• Brainstorm, conceptualize, design, and create final art for client's projects.
• Designed corporate I.D. and branding.
• Extreme sport event promoter (motocross racing).
• Planned and produced marketing materials, including catalogs, handbooks and charts.
• Created graphic materials for various companies websites.
• Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics.
Graphic Designer, Jewelry Designer, Assistant Manager at C.I. Metales & Derivados S.A.
December 1998 - December 2006 (8 years 1 month)
• Created and produced jewelry collections for export to international markets.
• Designed and produced promotional materials such as point-of- purchase items, brochure show forms, and banners for website.
• Managed and motivated personnel on the production floor.
• Inspected jewelry for blemishes and defects.
• Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
• Determined new settings according to customer specifications.
• Hand-crafted unique designs for international markets.
Graphic Artist - Partner at Industria de Moda LTDA.
January 2002 - November 2004 (2 years 11 months)
• Designed motocross gear and accessories, corporate logo, I.D, and catalogs.
• Recommended techniques and methods best suited to produce desired graphic effects.
• Designed corporate logo, I.D., catalogs and garment print for women's clothing brand.
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• Designed textile print/graphics and applications.
• Increased brand awareness nationwide on both clothing brands.
Graphic Design Artist/Partner at Par Visual S.A. / Graphic Design Agency
January 1995 - January 1998 (3 years 1 month)
• Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures
and logo designs.
• Managed a team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others’ projects.
• Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
• Prioritized graphic workload and effectively coordinated multiple projects.
• Supported production of various proposal volumes under tight time constraints.
• Designed and produced promotional materials such as point-of-
purchase items and brochure show forms.
• Planned and produced marketing materials, including catalogs, handbooks and charts.
• Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics. Languages
Spanish - native or bilingual proficiency English - native or bilingual proficiency
Interests
My main interests are motion graphics, graphic design, video editing and 3D. On my free time, I love motocross, and I enjoy mountain biking; I like the outdoors in general.
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