Brant Collins
Brant Collins 121 Point West Circle Little Rock, AR 72211 brantcollins@sbcglobal.net 501-554-4470 www.brantcollins.com QUALIFICATIONS My background and skill set give me the ability to communicate consistent messages across all media that is effective and within budget. Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe InDesign CS, Adobe After Effects 6, Final Cut Pro 5, Motion, Live Type,Quark Express 4.0, Corel Draw, Mac OS X and Windows. Other skills: I am knowledgeable in all aspects of video production including: story boarding, camera operation, lighting, audio, liner editing, non-liner editing, special effects, blue screen compositing, directing, and writing. EDUCATION 1993-1998 B. A. of Fine Art, Arkansas Tech University 2000-2002 15 hours from completing Masters of Multi-Media Journalism. Arkansas Tech University EMPLOYMENT 2006-Present Graphic Designer American Taekwondo Association • Design and production of marketing material • Bid and project management of print production 2005-2006 Promotion Manager Equity Broadcasting Corp. • Supervise staff of Promotions Producers • Creative supervisor for live shows and news in multiple markets • Maintain and Build all Final Cut Pro editing systems • Develop new content 2004-2005 Production Manager Equity Broadcasting Corp. • Supervise staff • Executive producer for live shows and news in multiple markets • Maintain all production equipment • Develop new content • Supervise all commercial and promotional production 2003-2004 Promotion Writer/Producer FOX 16 NEWS/ UPN 38 Television • Develop concepts and produce television spots and events to boost station ratings • Write scripts • Shoot and edit video • Organize events 2002-2003 Graphic Artist University of Arkansas for Medical Science • Graphic design and print production for the University Media Department. 2002 TV Media production and planning for Arkansas Senator Sharon Trusty • Wrote, shot and edited TV commercial for re-election campaign • Did all TV ad buys 2000-2002 Coordinator of Information Services, Arkansas Tech University • Develop concepts and produce marketing materials for student recruitment on time and within budget. • Manage publications budget • Visit high schools and college fairs • News releases and public relations • Organized campus events 1998-1999 Graphic Artist, The Big Idea • Interact with clients and develop logos, brochures and other print materials 1993-2003 Freelance sign and design work • Continually freelance design work, advertising and signs to keep increasing my skills as a designer 1988-1993 MM2/SS/DV U.S Navy REFERENCES Sharon Trusty Arkansas State Senator (479) 880-9576 John Gale Coordinator of University College University of Central Arkansas (501) 450-3220 Doug Krile Equity Broadcast Corp. (501) 225-0212 Dr. Hanna Norton Assistant Professor of Journalism (479) 498-6025 Joel Gardner Multimedia Producer , FOX 16 (208)233-0716 mailto:brantcollins@sbcglobal.nethttp://www.brantcollins.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1