About
Current Project:
My name is Joe Stephens. I am an Interactive web designer who aims to be creative in all aspects of web, print, logo, vfx and identity creation. I keep usability standards in mind, while allowing for some great tasteful effects.
Resume
joeryanstephens
Minneapolis, MN
joe@joeryanstephens.com
612.715.8516
Summary:
Trained in web design & interactive media with a passion to create eye-catching and up-to-date web sites with jaw dropping designs. Experienced in team and individual projects as well as an excellent ability to make tight deadlines.
Freelance:
Body N Soul Graphix 2001–Present
Graphic Designer | Web Developer
Develop pixel perfect websites from my custom designs using XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XML, ActionScript and Ajax.
Employment:
414 Sound Bar Oct. 2008–Present
Graphic Designer | Web Developer
Occasional web updates, audio editing, flyer design and internet-based promotions.
Public Radio International May 2008–Aug. 2008
Web Developer | Internship
Web updates and some flash applications for slide shows on website.
Fast Signs Oct. 2007–May 2008
Graphic Design | Web Developer
Web updates and some flash applications for slide shows on website.
Signs by Tomorrow, Bloomingdale, IL Nov. 2006–Sept. 2007
Graphic Designer | Vinyl Applicator
Vehicle | Sign | Vinyl assembly specialist. Print production assistant.
X-treme Graphics, Villa Park, IL Nov. 2005–May 2007
Graphic Designer | Vinyl Applicator
Vehicle | Sign | Vinyl assembly specialist, print production assistant.
Education:
The Art Institutes International Minnesota Mar. 2008–June 2010
Bachelor of Science Degree in Web Design & Interactive Media.
GPA 3.6
McHenry County College Aug. 2004–Oct. 2006
Studied Graphic Design and Computer Business.
Skills:
Programs:
- Cs3 Cs4
- Maya 3-D
- Ableton Live 8
- FL Studio
- Reason
- Logic Pro
Languages:
- HTML CSS
- PHP + MySql
- AS 2 & 3
- JavaScript
Frameworks:
- WordPress
- jQuery
- MooTools
Other:
- Music Production
- Audio Engineering
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Audio + Video
- Mastering
Body N Soul Graphix
- Description:
- This website is done with the jQuery accordion plug-in along a custom design layout. I also implemented a AS3 Audio player fit with an XML pre-loader.
- Skills:
- XHTML
- JavaScript
- PHP
- AS3 + XML
- Live Site:
- ♦ Body N Soul Graphix ♦
Thrilom Logo
- Description:
- This is a personal promotional video I created for when I perform at various clubs and events to add visual appeal to my performances.
- Skills:
- Illustrator
- Maya 3-D
- After Effects
- High Resolution:
- ↓ .ZIP ↓
Sunday Night Sermons Revelations
- Description:
- This is a flyer I created for my client 414 Sound Bar. I created a logo, developed the central theme and booked all of the talent for the nights.
- Skills:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- High Resolution:
- ↓ .ZIP ↓
Body N Soul Graphix
- Description:
- This website is done with the jQuery accordion plug-in along a custom design layout. I also implemented a AS3 Audio player fit with an XML pre-loader.
- Skills:
- XHTML
- JavaScript
- PHP
- AS3 + XML
- Live Site:
- ♦ Body N Soul Graphix ♦
414 Sound Bar
- Description:
- This is an advertisement I did for 414 Sound Bar for the projector in the club as well as a promotional devise.
- Skills:
- Illustrator
- After Effects
- Pro Tools
- High Resolution:
- ↓ .ZIP ↓
Body N Soul Graphix
- Description:
- This is a custom motorcycle tank pad I created for my Yamaha R6. I have recently ordered it and am expecting it to come in the mail any day.
- Skills:
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- High Resolution:
- ↓ .ZIP ↓
Soul Rockets
- Description:
- This website consists of several custom-template tags as well as plug-in hacks and a custom login page that I modified of a WordPress plug-in.
- Skills:
- XHTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- WordPress
- PHP + MYSQL
- View Live Site:
- ♦ Soul Rockets ♦
Body N Soul Graphix Logo
- Description:
- Logo creation rendered in 3D and animated for promotional uses.
- Skills:
- Illustrator
- Maya 3-D
- After Effects
- High Resolution:
- ↓ .ZIP ↓
Body N Soul Graphix
- Description:
- This is a logo design I did for a company called Energy Caf. They have a product similar to the 5 Hour energy drink — but much stronger.
- Skills:
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- High Resolution:
- ↓ .ZIP ↓
Souldier an artists battle ground
- Description:
- This is a custom WordPress theme with and CSS style sheet. I also designed all the products for this site.
- Skills:
- XHTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- WordPress
- PHP + MYSQL
- Live Site:
- ♦ Souldier ♦
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