Marcus I Johnson7611 Maple Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

MarcusJohnson32@gmail.com240.486.6675

www.ModeledReality2.comSummary:As a professional with 12 years experience in multimedia production. I have developed high-quality media and served as a manager in busy and changing production environments. I am proficient in the latest multimedia software including: Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Creative Master Collection Suite CC and guarantee timely delivery of all media – from creation and conversion or compression to publishing and distribution. Serving as a main point of contact on business matters, I’ve worked with web designers in encoding, converting and streaming video; Created custom web banners and logos. I’ve worked closely with all stakeholders, keeping them properly informed while effectively satisfying customer requests. I’ve successfully supported large scaled projects and ensure that image quality is preserved, workflows are efficient and requirements are satisfied while providing friendly, consultative and customer-focused service.

Skills and Technical Knowledge:Video Encoding and Conversion • Computer Repair and Building • Sound Engineering and Recording • Multimedia Design • Blu-Ray/DVD Menu and Art Creation • 3D Modeling and Animation • Web Editing • Social Media • Photo Retouch and Painting • Audio/Video Equipment Maintenance and Repair • Organizing and Renaming Media Files • Maintaining Image/Audio/Video Libraries • HTML5 Coding and Web Design • Audio and Video Editing • Designing and Planning • Sales and Technical Help • Manager • Graphic Design/Layout • Electronics Researcher • Technology Reviewer • Microsoft SharePoint User • Section 508 Accessibility Knowledgable • Interface Designer • Concept Artist Professional Experience: Graphic Designer/Production Artist March 2015 – Present International Trade Administration at United States Department of Commerce Washington, DC

Work with internal Global Markets customers and the ITA Director of Digital Communications to capture graphic design requirements.

Create graphical content for web and social media properties including charts, infographics, promotional materials, decorative elements.  These may incorporate artwork, photographs, or and visual elements. 

Create graphical content for video and embed graphics or stock images into webinars (post-production). Develop word templates for printed marketing materials. Recognize opportunities and offer solutions for and initiate new graphics to communicate key information.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Videographer/Computer Repair Guru August 2014 – March 2015Freelancer Takoma Park, MD

Create designs and logo’s for Christi Jo Parnell of Black Pearl Embroidery company Assist, advise and repair Windows and Apple Desktop/Laptop computers for local clients Record and edit videotaped meeting for local clients

Multimedia Specialist Temp March 2014 – August 2014EHSNRC at Zero to Three Washington, DC

Reviewed and edited PDF’s to comply with Section 508 federal accessibility Worked a lot in Adobe Photoshop creating designs and formatting images to company specifications

and dealt with various image file formats for the company website Managed production work flow on multiple projects Assisted co-workers with troubleshooting problems in various software programs Upload Image files to online database system Did layout design on EHSNRC materials Did concept designs and mock-ups Created logos and icons for companies webpages Worked on MS PowerPoint presentations for Early Head Start Conferences Worked on layout design for video guides Created infographics

Video/Web Editor, Production Specialist July 2006 – March 2014 Trans-Management System Corporation (TMSC) Washington, DC Video Production:

Reviewed and created video captions to meet Section 508 federal accessibility standards Created video lowerthirds and title backgrounds using Adobe Photoshop and or After Effects Videotaped conference and educational sessions. Was also involved in setting up AV equipment and video recording then

video editing and finally putting up the finished videos on ECLKC website Have experience recording voice narration and editing the sound files for a few 10-15 minutes audio/video modules for the

Office of Head Start Produced and edited video and audio podcasts for the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC), part of

the Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc Set-up Audio/Video Equipment for interviews and Podcast videos for in-house productions at TMSC Tranferred video footage from JVC HDV cameras to Mac Pro workstation to edit in Final Cut Pro Produced 5-7 minute videos for CD/DVD information media toolkits

Maintaining Audio/Image/Video Digital Libraries: Oversaw technical updates of transcripts and captions to comply with the Section 508 federal accessibility standards; Used Microsoft SharePoint to update Image library on the company server, created folders and small directories using

SharePoint Designer tools Served as A/V Manager from 2006 – 2009 in a changing production environment; Managed a library of more than 5,000

audio and video files; Meeting government client business requirements for A/V; Maintained video and image libraries; Monitored web traffic and reported statistics for executive staff Developed new standards for audio/video submissions Provided best practices for video shooting, editing and audio output Researched, recommended and coordinated purchase of new video hardware and software Converted and compressed DVD videos for upload to media server Designed labels and burned CD/DVD’s for media kits; Updated and maintained video cinema section of ECLKC website Transferred and catorloged over 1000 media files(Audio,Video, Images) for the Office of Head Start to online Cloud Storage Tested Drupal interface and created simple pages using the CMS

Web Design and Web Editing: Updated home, content and video webpages to make them Section 508 federal accessibility checking for ALT-Tags, links

and table of contents Did web editing using Dreamweaver and HTML 5 on various projects such as webpage updates, webpage revisions Created and published HTML pages Cleaned up CSS design code and maintain wiki pages for a couple of new software programs purchased for TMSC Designed and coded pages in HTML 5 and used Javascript to add effects, transitions and styles with Bootstrap language Worked with Web Designers in encoding, converting and streaming video; Created custom web banners and logo graphics Reviewed webpages and did an Usability Analysis of all elements on the page to check if the page passed Work on eLearning and training toolkits with subcontractor Paltech Researched mobile technologies and tested API’s on IOS and Android code platforms Took mock-ups and wireframe designs and used them in several interface designs for site updates and redesigns

Audio/Video Director and Chairman January 2008 – Present Capital Memorial Seventh-Day Adventist Church Washington, DC

Oversees all audio and video recordings including the weekly divine service for a congregation of over 250; audio available online at: http://www.capitalmemorial.org/#/listen-learn/cmcsermon-audio-archive

Produces A/V recordings for seminars and presentations Manages a technical support team of eight Directs team with setting up A/V equipment including video cameras, lights, microphones, speakers and props Prepares and broadcasts media scripts for Saturday morning services Shoots video and photography for special events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and baby dedications Manages and work on the churches website, Facebook and Twitter pages

Teaching Assistant (TA) Instructor January 2006 – May 2006 Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD

Trained students in two 3-credit undergraduate courses: Introduction to Photoshop and Introduction to Web Design Periodically, instructed students in a 3-credit graduate course: Introduction to Multimedia Conducted labs and provided hands-on assistance to freshman artists in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,

Flash and Adobe software Assisted Introduction to Multimedia corse instructor in planning lessons, grading projects and conducting final class

project interviews Provided course resources including study guides and supplement materials and maintained student attendance

Freelance Graphic Designer July 2005 – August 2005 ASET International Services Corporation Arlington, VA

Designed page layout for the magazine and implemented QC/PGR edits Formatted text and redesigned pages Coordinated with other designers to develop new, innovative layout ideas Retouched images and graphics Researched software tools for company purchase and use

Facilitator for Verizon’s new FiSO internet product service March 2005 – May 2005

Pierce Promotions & Event Management, West Falls Church, VA Assisted High school students register and learn software for new FiSO Design Contest. Informed consumers on the advantages to switching to FiSO over their existing internet and TV service. Proformed maintenance on computers and other hardware in FiSO store

Software Knowledge: 3D Creation: Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Corel Bryce 3D, Corel Poser, Pixeo Logic Z brush, Maxon Cinema 4D Screen Capture: Adobe Capivate, Snagit Pro, Camatisa Studio, Adobe BreezeGraphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite CC, Corel Draw, Corel Freehand Audio Editing: ProTools HD, Apple Sound Track, Logic Pro X, Sound Forge, Adobe Audition CCWeb and Multimedia: Drupal and Hyperwave CMS, MS SharePoint, Adobe Dreamweaver CC, Flash CC, Fireworks, HTML 5, CSS3, Java Script, Campaign MonitorVideo Editing: Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid DS, Sony Vegas HD, Corel VideoStudio Pro, iMovieDVD Authoring: Adobe Encore CC, Apple DVD Studio Pro, Sony DVD Architect OS: Windows 95 to 8.1 32 and 64 bit, Mac OSX to 10.10 Yosemite, Linux Red Hat, Ubuntu, Mint and Fedora WorkstationDesktop Publishing: Microsoft Office Suite 2013 for PC and 2011 for Mac, Quark Express, Corel Word Perfect Office, Apache Open Office, Apple Keynote

Education:Masters of Arts (M.A), Digital Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD May 2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A), Media Arts and Animation, Art Institute of Washington, Arlington, VA September 2003

Relevant Training: Future Media Concepts Training Center September 2013Introduction to HTML5 and CSS3 Course Washington, DC Completed a 4 day 32 hour course and received Certificate of Completion

Lynda.com September 2013 – March 2015Online Learning Service Carpinteria, CAReceived 15 Certificate of Completion awards in various design, video and web disciplines

Trans-Management System Corporation (TMSC) October 2010Knowledge Management Training Modules Certificate of Completion Award Washington, DC