Mark D. Best
5905 Huckleberry St. NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
(330) 494-3574
markyb85@sbcglobal.net
www.linkedin.com/in/markbest

Career Objective
To help create high-quality animations, 3D models, multi-media designs, rich dynamic web and graphic designs.

Education
	Digital Design Diploma, July 2009 – 2010, Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
	Bachelor of Science in Computer Design Animation, December 2007, Kent State University at New Philadelphia-Ohio
	Grade point average: 3.650/4.0
	Associate of Applied Science in Computer Design Animation, May 2006, Kent State University at New Philadelphia-Ohio
	Grade point average: 3.318/4.0

Design Experience
	Created rich dynamic web sites, compliant with W3C Standards.
	Created web sites using valid HTML, XHTML and CSS.
	Word Press theme development and implementation.
	Working knowledge of PHP.
	Search Engine Marketing.
	Designed E-books and E-newsletters.
	Print materials include corporate branding, brand identification, logo design, business cards, mailers, product catalogs, and magazine ads.
Related Courses
	CAD: applications in CAD, advanced CAD I, II,  CAD civil applications, CAD 	architecture, Engineering drawing, Computer-aided drafting, Multi-media and virtual 	reality I and II, Micro processors and robotics, Solid Modeling, Animation I, II, and III, 	Animation Theory, Light, Color, Design, and Layout, Graphic Design Technologies, 	Technology of  Production, Advanced Animation and Gaming.

Computer Software
	Proficient with software both on PC and Mac platforms.
	Adobe Design Suite Premium CS4 Suite.
	Adobe Photoshop CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Flash CS3, Fireworks CS3, Illustrator CS3, In Design CS3, Premiere Pro CS3, Southbooth CS3.
	AutoDesk AutoCAD 2000i, 2005, 2006, Architectural Desktop 2006, Civil Design 2005, Mechanical Desktop 2006, and 3Ds Max 9.
	MS: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher.

Honors and Awards
	Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
	Achieved Best of Show at the 3rd Annual Kent State University Tuscarawas Computer Design and Animation art show, 2007.
	Received Honorable Mentions for Kent State University Tuscarawas’s 5th Annual Heritage Week poster design contest.
	Deans List, Summer and Fall 2005, Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2006.
	Presidents List, Fall 2005.
	Achieved second place in the March 2004 Stark County Home and Garden Show’s Annual Environmental Model Home Design Contest.

Activities and Interests
	Member of Animation Imaginers, Kent State University, 2004-2007.
	Volunteered at the Canton Christian Home, 2000-present.
	Other interests include: biking, archery, firearms, reading, drawing, woodworking, running, and weightlifting.

Work Experience
	NSA Technology, Fairlawn, Ohio, 2009.
	Designed websites using HTML, XHTML and CSS that were compliant with W3C web standards.
	Designed and implemented themes into Word Press.

	Prestige Creative Marketing, New Philadelphia, Ohio, 2007 to 2008.
	Became Art Director fall of 2008.
	Able to design web sites that are compliant with W3C web standards.
	Designed creative and dynamic websites using HTML Strict 4.01, CSS 2.1, Flash with action script 2.0 and XML, with working knowledge of PHP.
	Designed and animated 3D logos and other multimedia presentations.

	Summer Internship, Prestige Creative Marketing, New Philadelphia, Ohio, Summer, 2006.

	Carpenter’s assistant, Bradley Enterprises, North Canton, Ohio, Summer 2004.
	Replacing windows, re-shingling roofs, replacing siding, bending mental.
	Obtaining/returning supplies, disposing of scrap materials.

No Geographical Limitations.
References available upon request.