Dustin H. Cumpton Graphic Artist
Dustin H.
Cumpton
Graphic Artist
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Excellent
Adobe Creative Suite
Very Good
Illustrator
Good
Cinema 4D
Very Good
Dreamweaver
Good
InDesign
Good
Graphic presentations
Very Good
Photographic editing
Very Good
Experienced Graphic Artist and Designer bringing 12 years' experience
applying technical and creative abilities to diverse customer projects. Highly
effective at collaborating with artistic, project, production and administrative
leadership to complete tasks according to budget and schedule goals;
seeking an opportunity as a 3D Animator/Graphic Designer.
Work History
2017 -02 -
Current
Graphic Artist
Nexstar Media Group (Merged with Lin Digital), Topeka, KS
? Provide graphics for sales department online ads, email,
promotional materials.
? Provide graphics for creative services/promotions
department (logos, full screen graphics, promotional,
email, etc.).
? Work closely with news team helping with any graphics for
packages and/or online posts.
? Working mainly in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Cinema
4d for any 3d needs.
? Met with AE �s & customers to present mock -ups, collect
information for a djustments.
2015 -01 -
2017 -02
Digital Designer
Lin Digital/Media General (Merged with Lin Media), Topeka,
KS
? Lateral move with corporate office out of Austin, Texas via
local station in Topeka, KS (KSNT).
? Responsible for creating digital ads for digital division of
Media General to run station's websites nationally.
? Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator to create static ads.
? Utilized Edge Animate software to create assets/images
for animated ads.
? Utilized Dreamweaver software to create new client ads,
logos and/or landing pages or adjusting prefabricated
client ads, logos and/or landing pages.
? Utilized online submission site Formstack for client requests
for ads. Collaborated with clients gathering, defining
requirements, establishing scopes, manag ing project
milestones.
2008 -03 -
2015 -01
Video Graphics Designer / Master Control
Operator / Traffic Coordinator / Sports
Photographer / Local Sales Assistant
KTKA 49 News / New Vision, KSNT, Lin Media, Kansas First
News / KSNT, Topeka, KS
? Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator for creating graphics
for local morning show.
? Created on air, over the shoulder, full screen graphics;
guest, station, general information; backgrounds for
segments, interview set; created seamless set of base
graphics so backg rounds could be changed quickly for
seamless consistent flow.
? Created logos for station newscasts concepts.
? Managed workflow with minimal supervision to ensure
timely completion; ensured quality graphics were
produced, checked for spelling errors in script s before
placing on air.
? Ran prompter for weekend shows, directed newscasts
during cut -in's; cut segmented shows, commercial spots.
? Received feeds from satellites uploading them on proper
profile system; placed station signal on air, set up
programming log s.
? Entered contracts in OSI system, inputted new
commercial information, inserted formats for shows, set
programming; filled, reconciled logs to ensure proper
airing of shows, commercials for clients.
? Shot video for Sports Department, including High School
football, basketball games; when needed assisted news
side, interviewed stories for daily news; utilized Grass
Valley, Quantel video editing software to edit highlights,
video for on -air news stories.
? Revamped graphic presentations used to sell TV, online
packages to clients; created graphics for sales
presentations.
2006 -08 -
2008 -03
Event Coordinator
Holiday Inn, Topeka, KS
? Interviewed clients to understand booked event scopes
of work, establish budgets, determine timelines for venue
selection, guest list finalization, rehearsal, ceremonies,
and receptions .
? Created templates with more color, including logo,
client's logo, and room signs.
? Assisted clients with their graphics needs for meetings
including place cards, tickets, handouts, etc., created
sign for Holidome's indoor waterslide "The Turbo Twister".
2002 -08 -
2006 -08
Department Head/ Key Carrier
Home Depot, Topeka, KS
? Access to alarm codes, assisting vault staff with deposits
and money located in safe.
? Manager on call for customer complaints, supervising 5 -10
employees, unlocking merchandise.
? Worked closely with customers; helped them with all
aspects of their home improvement needs.
Education
2007 -08 -
2008 -05
Technical Degree : Graphics & Printing
Kaw Area Technical School - Topeka, KS
1994 -08 -
1996 -05
High School Graduate
Mission Valley High School - Eskridge, KS
Additional Information
? Professional references available upon request.
? Examples of work can be viewed at
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Dustin H.
Cumpton
Graphic Artist
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Excellent
Adobe Creative Suite
Very Good
Illustrator
Good
Cinema 4D
Very Good
Dreamweaver
Good
InDesign
Good
Graphic presentations
Very Good
Photographic editing
Very Good
Experienced Graphic Artist and Designer bringing 12 years' experience
applying technical and creative abilities to diverse customer projects. Highly
effective at collaborating with artistic, project, production and administrative
leadership to complete tasks according to budget and schedule goals;
seeking an opportunity as a 3D Animator/Graphic Designer.
Work History
2017 -02 -
Current
Graphic Artist
Nexstar Media Group (Merged with Lin Digital), Topeka, KS
? Provide graphics for sales department online ads, email,
promotional materials.
? Provide graphics for creative services/promotions
department (logos, full screen graphics, promotional,
email, etc.).
? Work closely with news team helping with any graphics for
packages and/or online posts.
? Working mainly in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Cinema
4d for any 3d needs.
? Met with AE �s & customers to present mock -ups, collect
information for a djustments.
2015 -01 -
2017 -02
Digital Designer
Lin Digital/Media General (Merged with Lin Media), Topeka,
KS
? Lateral move with corporate office out of Austin, Texas via
local station in Topeka, KS (KSNT).
? Responsible for creating digital ads for digital division of
Media General to run station's websites nationally.
? Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator to create static ads.
? Utilized Edge Animate software to create assets/images
for animated ads.
? Utilized Dreamweaver software to create new client ads,
logos and/or landing pages or adjusting prefabricated
client ads, logos and/or landing pages.
? Utilized online submission site Formstack for client requests
for ads. Collaborated with clients gathering, defining
requirements, establishing scopes, manag ing project
milestones.
2008 -03 -
2015 -01
Video Graphics Designer / Master Control
Operator / Traffic Coordinator / Sports
Photographer / Local Sales Assistant
KTKA 49 News / New Vision, KSNT, Lin Media, Kansas First
News / KSNT, Topeka, KS
? Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator for creating graphics
for local morning show.
? Created on air, over the shoulder, full screen graphics;
guest, station, general information; backgrounds for
segments, interview set; created seamless set of base
graphics so backg rounds could be changed quickly for
seamless consistent flow.
? Created logos for station newscasts concepts.
? Managed workflow with minimal supervision to ensure
timely completion; ensured quality graphics were
produced, checked for spelling errors in script s before
placing on air.
? Ran prompter for weekend shows, directed newscasts
during cut -in's; cut segmented shows, commercial spots.
? Received feeds from satellites uploading them on proper
profile system; placed station signal on air, set up
programming log s.
? Entered contracts in OSI system, inputted new
commercial information, inserted formats for shows, set
programming; filled, reconciled logs to ensure proper
airing of shows, commercials for clients.
? Shot video for Sports Department, including High School
football, basketball games; when needed assisted news
side, interviewed stories for daily news; utilized Grass
Valley, Quantel video editing software to edit highlights,
video for on -air news stories.
? Revamped graphic presentations used to sell TV, online
packages to clients; created graphics for sales
presentations.
2006 -08 -
2008 -03
Event Coordinator
Holiday Inn, Topeka, KS
? Interviewed clients to understand booked event scopes
of work, establish budgets, determine timelines for venue
selection, guest list finalization, rehearsal, ceremonies,
and receptions .
? Created templates with more color, including logo,
client's logo, and room signs.
? Assisted clients with their graphics needs for meetings
including place cards, tickets, handouts, etc., created
sign for Holidome's indoor waterslide "The Turbo Twister".
2002 -08 -
2006 -08
Department Head/ Key Carrier
Home Depot, Topeka, KS
? Access to alarm codes, assisting vault staff with deposits
and money located in safe.
? Manager on call for customer complaints, supervising 5 -10
employees, unlocking merchandise.
? Worked closely with customers; helped them with all
aspects of their home improvement needs.
Education
2007 -08 -
2008 -05
Technical Degree : Graphics & Printing
Kaw Area Technical School - Topeka, KS
1994 -08 -
1996 -05
High School Graduate
Mission Valley High School - Eskridge, KS
Additional Information
? Professional references available upon request.
? Examples of work can be viewed at
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