Resume
JEFF WHITELEY | Illustrator / Graphic Designer
5438 Kinglet St. | Houston, TX. 77096 | p: 713.480.7701 | e: jeff.whiteley@att.net
About
2D and 3D Graphic artist focused on creating high quality art and design individually and through strong team – based work; more than 30+ years of full time graphic design experience; dedicated to creation of effective client – driven products; proven management, supervisory, and interpersonal skills in the Oil and Gas industry
Professional Experience
MODEC International, INC. | Houston, Texas | August 2017 – Present
SOFEC, INC. | Houston, Texas | August 2017 – Present
Senior Designer III
Overall responsibility for all in house graphic design and marketing efforts; includes design and production of publications, advertisements and artwork. Mediums include printed materials for all company departments, 3D modeling, animations, corporate identity branding. Project coordination for compliance requirements, IT, marketing, newsletters, 3D training modules, advertising, trade show booths, virtual walk through of trade shows and products presented through SketchFab.
Trendsetter Engineering | Houston, Texas | October 2013 – August 2017
Principal Graphic Designer II
Overall responsibility in house graphic design efforts which include design and production of all publications, advertisements and artwork. Mediums included all printed materials, 3D modeling, animations, corporate identity branding. Time-lapse GoPro Videos of Project Assembly and All Project Photography.
Wison Offshore & Marine Inc. (USA) / Horton Wison Deepwater
Houston, Texas | January 2010 – October 2013
Sr.Graphics Design Specialist
Overall responsibility and support of graphic design efforts including billboards, magazine ads, multi- page layouts, 3D modeling, animations, corporate identity branding.
C-Ray Media INC. | Houston, Texas | August 2006 – July 2009
Creative Director / Lead Designer
Responsible for execution and oversight of all media and graphic art projects from inception to completion; interfaced and provided customer service for all clients, particularly in the Oil and Gas industry; produced and rendered conceptual designs in 2D or 3D illustrations; managed all subsequent printing needs.
Lucky Dog Woodworks | Houston, Texas | December 2004 – June 2008
Craftsman/ Designer / Builder
Responsible for coordinating custom development and build-out of high-end restaurants; oversight of multi-state delivery of products; coordinated all inventory and materials for manufacturing; design and fabrication of tables, kitchen cabinets, buffets, hutches, custom office tables, reception desks, benches, and fireplace mantels for residential homes.
SBM Offshore | Houston, Texas | January 1999– December 2004
Art Director / Graphic Artist
Responsible for all media and graphic art projects; primary contact for all Oil and Gas clients for graphic needs; oversight of subsequent printing needs. Responsible for all Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) graphics for SBM Offshore Group.
Industry Projects included: Morpeth, Allegheny , Typhoon, Matterhorn, Independence Hub
Big Ball Sports | Houston, Texas July 1995 – December 1998
Graphic Artist / Production Artist
Produced creative, comprehensive designs for deliverables requiring effective conceptualization of ideas in preparation of original art for print. Designs were created for NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Looney Tunes, Low Rider, Umbro, ED “Big Daddy” Roth, Big Ball Sports; On press for production of T-shirts, responsible for all art produced, separated, and output to AGFA image-setter
Print the Planet | Houston, Texas August 1992 – July 1995
Silk Screen Printer/ Supervisor
Lead printer and supervisor for textile printing complex; managed 40 people per shift; organized and scheduled multiple designs printed during a shift, with oversight of final product quality
Education, and Training
North Harris County Community College |Houston, Texas August 1991 – May 1993
The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts |Houston, Texas Grad.1989
Skills Set
3D Studio Max 2021, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Navisworks, SolidWorks,
Dreamscape 2.5, SketchFab, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)