Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
David Pearson
Durham,NC
Summary
Collaborative designer and creative professional with organized approach to managing project details. Skilled with both computerized and hand-drawn artistry. Works great with others to bring visions to life. Motivated educator helps students develop strong visual literacy skills. Effective working with people at all levels in organization.
Experienced professional proficient in managing projects at all levels and meeting deadlines. Curious artist focused on creating innovative and detailed products.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher - Digital Animation
Hillside High School
Durham, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Taught 2D graphic design using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Taught 3D modeling, texturing, and animation using 3DS Max, Blender, After Effects
- Taught remote, hybrid, and in-person classes
- Facilitated learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities
- Planned and implemented lessons to meet state essential standards
- Taught Principles of Animation, animation pipeline, storyboards, layout, animatics, shot selection, basic VFX compositing to state curriculum expectations
- Designed props, backgrounds, and VFX for school musicals
- Provided feedback to state level coordinators on how to adjust curriculum to improve student engagement and learning outcomes
- Met or exceeded department goals of 70% mastery by students
- Met or exceeded growth expectations for all Professional Development goals
- Promoted equity as part of Equity in Advanced Academics Committee
- Technical Director of Drama department's student movie
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
Co-Owner/Designer
Hill Country Woodworks
Chapel Hill, NC
06.2016 - 04.2020
- Consulted with clients to articulate design needs and project scope
- Determined project costs and deadlines, planned fabrication and delivery schedule
- Managed marketing and advertising campaigns, designed and coded company website, managed company social media
- Established partnerships with industry-adjacent companies to bring in new clients
- Part of team that led highest yearly sales since company's inception
- Worked with outside marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to meet target yearly growth of 2%
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
Lecturer
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Taught range of skills-based courses to undergraduate Industrial Design students
- Developed course materials that align with industry standards
- Taught furniture design, welding and machining, woodworking, CNC and 3D printing
- Taught Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Taught Surface Design (painting & textures), graphic design, and color theory
- Member of Promotion & Branding committee for Department of Applied Design
- Provided career preparation services and safe, supportive space for all students
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Teaching
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC12-2021
Master of Industrial Design - Industrial Design
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC06-2010
Skills
- 3D Modeling
- Animation
- Building & Environment Design
- Camera Layout, Lighting, & Rendering
- Concept art & evaluation
- Drawing and Sketching
- Furniture and Prop Design
- Lesson planning & Project management
- Material & Texture Design
- Problem solving & Troubleshooting
- Relationship building
- Storyboarding
Accomplishments
- Won “Beginning Teacher of the Month” award at Hillside High School in Feb. 2021 and April 2022
- Awarded USPTO Patents in 2020, 2021, and 2023
Software
3DS Max
Rhino, Blender, Maya, After Effects
Microsoft Word, Excel
Certification
Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design- Illustrator
Autodesk Certified User - 3DS Max
Timeline
Teacher - Digital Animation
Hillside High School
08.2020 - Current
Co-Owner/Designer
Hill Country Woodworks
06.2016 - 04.2020
Lecturer
Appalachian State University
07.2014 - 05.2016
Graduate Certificate - Teaching
University of North Carolina
Master of Industrial Design - Industrial Design
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina
Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design- Illustrator
Autodesk Certified User - 3DS Max
I like bouldering, jiu jitsu, and foster parenting
I like to be challenged on multiple levels.
I like bouldering, jiu jitsu, and foster parenting
I like to be challenged on multiple levels.
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