GrafixHype is both a one man design studio and a place for prospective employers to view my online portfolio. GrafixHype is run by Leroy Whitaker. I provide graphic and web design. This includes logo design, photo manipulation, conceptual art, sequential art and 2D animation. I also provide computer consulting which includes designing and constructing custom systems. Listed are the following clients and employer:
Conceptual Artist, Illustrator & Graphic Designer
MAXVAM
October 2004 – Present
Interpret the vision of the client into concept art for characters, art work for music covers, website banners, logos and other various products. Works with client to illustrate web comic productions on a scheduled basis.
Site Operations
Allied Technology Group
February 2010 – Present
Monitor a variety of servers to ensure timely response when connectivity issues occur. Perform a short diagnostics check in accordance with company procedures when systems go down. Work in conjunction with a diverse team and perform Level 1 procedures on systems as directed by company policy.
Senior Graphic Designer
Global Professional Solutions, Inc.
October 2007 – February 2010
Provided design support for electronic publications, desktop publications, web briefings, posters and other products with Adobe Creative Suite CS2 & CS3 with a specific focus in Illustrator & Photoshop. Also designed and edited maps, photos and charts for briefings and reports with Avenza Map Publisher 7 in conjunction with Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign.
System & Network Administrator/Field Service Technician
ZeroChaos/EDS
December 2006 – October 2007
Provided end-user support for the Naval and Marine Corp Intranet network by responding to trouble tickets remotely and at customer locations. This included working on software applications and hardware in both information systems and laptops on the Windows 2000 and Windows XP platforms. Diagnosed and replaced hardware and software on unclassified systems. Maintained and resolved trouble tickets through Remedy in a timely manner.
Conceptual Artist (on commission)
Brainstorm Multimedia
May 2005
Interpreted the vision of the client to design original conceptual artwork for Jaycen Wise action figures which have been used by the client to further his vision and give further concept artists a tool to use in Brainstorm Multimedia’s marketing campaign for the Jaycen Wise action figure.
Information Manager
United States Air Force Special Investigations Academy
September 2002 – December 2006
Designed and maintained the Academy graduation’s program using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. Gave graphic design support for academy website, academy logos and academy training lectures, posters, certificates, business cards, presentations and videos. Part of a web development team, which included building and setting up the Academy’s first web server, giving graphic design and web design support HTML and CSS. Also responsible for desktop support and acted as a junior level network administrator while under the tutelage of senior systems and network administrators.
Information Manager/Special Security Representative
United States Air Force, 43rd Operations Support Squadron
January 2001 – September 2002
Designed event cards for special occasions with Photoshop 6 & 7. Part of a two man Special Security Office, ensured security policies and procedures were followed according to Department of Defense and Air Force Guidelines. Maintained personnel and physical security requirements in conjunction with base security police and command security administrators.