Christopher Agee
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Creative professional with experience in fine arts, including painting, sculpture, and illustration. Possess strong conceptual skills and ability to translate ideas into art that engages and inspires. Skilled in various artistic mediums and techniques with keen attention to detail. Contributed to successful exhibitions and projects by enhancing visual storytelling and aesthetic appeal.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Artist /Small Business Co-Owner
Surreal Studioz LLC.
Blue Springs, MO
03.2014 - Current
- I maintain a belief in, and enduring goal to produce the unique, and work that sets myself and those I work for and with apart.
- Established strong relationships with clients leading to a large percentage of return business
- Streamlined personal creative processes, gaining a better understanding of the client's desires, & intentions leading to more efficient methodologies
- While also cutting project completion time
- Maintained quality of work by providing clear artist-to-client exchanges to maximize results and deliver highly satisfactory work
- Developed more efficient ordering processes, while maintaining consistency across all artistic elements
- Developed a more unique artistic style through diverse client visions, resulting in stress-free, initial consultations, editing phases, and overall experiences for clients
- Completed 100% of all projects, commissions, and artworks through Surreal Studioz
Design & Tech Rep
Gemini Tech & Design
Columbia, MO
10.2007 - 09.2012
- Customized brand artwork, as well as detailed tech drawings of systems and their components.
- Handled customer issues quickly and professionally to restore and maintain confidence and prevent loss of business
- Enhanced company reputation by providing exceptional customer service and support, while also providing their custom-built PC systems and/or branding elements, without any timeline extensions
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with them frequently to properly handle requests, revisions and questions
- Collaborated with team members to identify areas of improvement in customer service processes.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance, strategies, and goals.
Artist
PRIZM, DZINE
Columbia, MO
01.2000 - 08.2006
- Crafted innovative visuals to match unique customer preferences.
- Fostered relationships with potential clients and collaborators through frequent engagement on social platforms.
- Utilized various materials like ink, oil, and computer software to create unique pieces for customers.
- Generated innovative ideas to enhance the creative process.
Education
BFA - Illustration
The Art Institutes International — Kansas City
Kansas City, MO - (closed)01-1998
BFA - Design And Applied Arts
Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago, IL (closed)01-1993
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clarke High School
Hammond Indiana01-1989
Skills
- Creative Character Development
- Level design
- Effective Time Management
- Project Completion Oriented
- Sculpting
- Adaptive
- Illustration
- Experienced with Adobe Photoshop
- Experienced with Adobe Illustrator
- Experienced with Inkspace Software
- Bryce
- Understanding of Color Theory
- Digital Illustration Skills
- Photographic Editing Skills
- Logo Design
- Visual art creation
- Client Relationship Management
- Understanding of Artistic Techniques
- Feedback implementation
- Branding and identity
Important personal endeavors and interests.
- Author currently in the midst of switching publishers.
- Three time martial arts champion.
- I work with 2 organizations seeking to assist homeless children, which I was for many years of my life.
References
Can be provided shortly after request. For client comments my work one could visit:
www.facebook.com/surealstudioz4
Timeline
Lead Artist /Small Business Co-Owner
Surreal Studioz LLC.
03.2014 - Current
Design & Tech Rep
Gemini Tech & Design
10.2007 - 09.2012
Artist
PRIZM, DZINE
01.2000 - 08.2006
BFA - Illustration
The Art Institutes International — Kansas City
BFA - Design And Applied Arts
Illinois Institute of Art
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clarke High School
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