brad chmielewski resume

We live in a world where styles change constantly and fresh, edgy images are always in demand. Professionals in every field, especially broadcast and web design, must be aware of these changes and possess the flexibility and imagination to stay ahead of the trends. I believe that innovation does not sprout from merely a great idea but in the brilliance of its execution. A great motto that I try and live by is Creative By Nature, Passionate by Design.

Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Shake, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D, PFHoe, XHTML, CSS, PHP, CMS Integration, Podcasting

Daily Planet ltd. (September 2007 – Present)

Title: Motion Designer

Daily Planet ltd. is a Chicago based editing and motion graphics studio with a long history of animatic design. Recent works have included design, visual fx, claymation and cgi for local and national commercial advertising campaigns, broadcast television shows, music videos, web-based viral media campaigns, and brand identity packages.

Self-Employed (October 2004 – Present)

Title: Motion Designer / Web Developer

The work I have done work ranges from personal, to experimental, to professional, to corporate, and beyond.

Bill Plympton (2004 – Present)

Title: Freelance Website Administrator

I assist with handling of any updates that are needed for the website. http://www.plymptoons.com

Daily Planet ltd. (2005 – September 2007)

Title: Freelance Motion Design

Involved in the design and animation for the 2005 Chicago Blackhawks opening. Also assisted with animation for other projets including the Shedd Aquarium, and Cricket Wireless.

Moxie Post (November 2005 – December 2007)

Title: Freelance Motion Design

Lift (December 2006 – September 2007)

Title: Freelance Motion Design

Plum Productions (November 2006 – September 2007)

Title: Freelance Motion Design

Bridges Media Group (February 2005 – August 2007)

Title: Freelance Motion Design

CHB Video (May 2006 – July 2007)

Title: Freelance Motion Design

Traumahead Sportz (September 2005 – May 2007)

Title: Freelance DVD Authoring and Motion Graphics

Designed and animated the motion graphics intro for the Denver Super Seven paintball tournament. Also handled the design and creation of menus and final DVD authoring.

Leo Burnett / Arc Worldwide Integrated Production (July 2006 – February 2007)

Title: Freelance Motion Design

Nogginaut (September 2004 – October 2006)

Title: Freelance Flash Designer

Specializing in a variety of digital media and programming services for the web and exhibits in the Midwest. I was asked to come and work on an interactive Flash presentation. Using Flash I created a presentation beyond the power of what PowerPoint can offer, incorporating 3D Models and QuickTime VR.

Market Sense (September 2005 – October 2005)

Title: Freelance Web Production Artist

Produced material for online campaigns using HTML, CSS and Flash.

Malko Tech Services (July 2001 – September 2005)

Title: Design Assistant

Malko Tech Services is a full-service communications installation and service contractor specializing in low-voltage product. I was responsible for preparation of company brochures, catalogues, and design of their website.

141 Worldwide (August 2005 – August 2005)

Title: Freelance Motion Graphics

Created custom motion graphics for two sales promotion videos that combined material from the client.

Spiffy Pictures (July 2005 – July 2005)

Title: Freelance Motion Graphics Artist

Created a specific special effect for an episode of Jack’s Big Music Show.

Big Shoulders Digital Video (September 2004 – January 2005)

Title: Intern

Big Shoulders is a full service video production and post-house located in downtown Chicago. My duties included preparing photos and graphics for online edits, updating newsletters, updates to their website, and creating DVD’s.

Frequency TV (July 2004 – July 2005)

Title: Motion Graphics Artist / Creative Director

Frequency Television is a combination of Columbia College Chicago’s TV Department faculty, staff and students who broadcast programming for the entire college campus. I was responsible for the entire graphical look of the station, on-air motion graphics and off-air print advertisements.

Columbia College Chicago (September 2001 – June 2004)

Title: Television Department Work-Aid

My duties as a Work-Aid for the Television Department were to assist students with computer and software questions, installation of software, and teaching assistant for graphic classes.

Hollywood Video (1998 – September 2002)

Title: Assistant Manager