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BENJAMIN J. LYMER |
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Wichita, KS 67216 - USA
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OBJECTIVE |
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To continue a career in the graphic design field, further my knowledge of print, motion graphics, and web design. To offer a unique perspective, from the Tv world and the print world. The ability to bring the two together.
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SUMMARY |
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Have worked for KAKE-TV in Wichita, KS for over 3 1/2 years, as well as maintained a freelance business (blurr media) for over 4 years.
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EDUCATION |
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Friends University, Wichita, KS, 2001 - 2005 |
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Bachlor of Arts in Graphic Design/ Comuter Graphics, with Video and a minor in Publications/Marketing |
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Derby Christian School, Derby, KS, 2001 |
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High School Diploma in , 4.0 Grade Point Average |
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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KAKE-TV, Wichita, KS |
2003 - Present |
| Graphic Designer | |
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Am responsible for creating graphics for Good Morning Kansas (local morning news show). Running the Chyron/ImageStore for shows.
Have been chosen several times to help jump start new programing. Designed/Maintain the KAKE Shop for the station to sell merchandise. Have editied 2 BTK Journey to Justice videos (subtitles & motion tracking), that were aired locally. - |
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blurr media (formerly bL graphics 'nd Design), Wichita, KS |
2002 - Present |
| Freelance Graphic Artist/Editor | |
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Have created motion graphics animations for other local artists. Authored DVDs for local artists. Captured and edited video for local artists. Created identity for Morning Star Christian Academy, as well as designed yearbook for Morning Star Christian Academy .
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Friends University, Edmund Stanley Library, Wichita, KS |
2001 - 2003 |
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Responsiable for purchasing new equipment and maintaining new and pre-existing equipment. Created a new and easier to maintain database for all equipment. Created an on-line database for instructors to use to check out equipment, and also included guides for equipment usage.
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AWARDS AND HONORS |
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- Who�¼s Who of American High School Students (1996-2001)
- Christian Leadership Award of Honor, Pensacola Christian College (2001) - Imagine the Difference Scholarship, Friends University (2001) - Art Scholarship, Friends University (2001) - Davis Scholarship, Friends University (2002) |
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
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- First Mennonite Brethren Church Audio Booth
- First Mennonite Brethren Church Library - First Mennonite Brethren Church, Kid Zone/ Construction Zone - Kansas F-Body Association Annual Meet |
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SKILLS |
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- Adobe After Effects/InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop/
Premire - Apple DVD Studio Pro/Final Cut Pro/LiveType - Bryce - Lightwave - Macromedia Dreamweaver/Fireworks/Flash/Freehand - Maxon Cinema 4D XL - Quark Xpress - HTML - XHTML - CSS - Flash - UNIX - Macintosh platform (preferred) - Windows platform - Unix/Linux/Silicon Graphics |
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REFERENCES |
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Karen Scroggins,
Graphics Instructor
Art Friends University tel: 316-295-5913 2100 University Wichita , KS 67203 - |
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Charles Baughman ,
Drawing/Sculpture/Painting Instructor
Art Friends University tel: 316-295-5656 2100 University Wichita, KS 67203 - |
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