Randall J. Whiteis

3017 Der Rd
Plant City FL, 33566
(813) 380-7717






ILLUSTRATOR – CONCEPT ARTIST – GRAPHIC ARTIST

Publication, Conceptual Artist and Custom Design Expertise



Randall Whiteis is a professional illustrator based in Orlando, Florida whose work is a youthful reflection of modern-day culture and style. His work can be found everywhere from your next door neighbor's living room to publications from Image Comics such as Hector Plasm: De Mortuis. He has also worked on concept art for video games such as Quarantine, which is currently in development, and illustrations for Wise Turtle Publishing's Open Versatile Anime Role-Playing Game. Randall's unique style, adept technique, professional attitude, and ambitious spirit make him a desirable hire for anyone seeking quality art and illustrations. Core competencies include:


• Conceptual Design
• Illustrations / Logos / Photos

• Web Site Development and Design
• Training & Presentations



TECHNOLOGY

PC and MAC: Maya, Adobe PhotoShop CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe Image Ready CS2, Adobe Premiere, Apple Shake, Corel Painter 8, Open Canvas, Macromedia Dreamweaver , Word, Outlook, Access, Power Point, QuarkXpress 4.1, HTML, Java, JavaScript and Internet.



CAREER PATH

Florida Center for Instructional Technology, USF Tampa, Florida 2005 - 2006
WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ARTIST

Selected as head graphic artist by FCIT USF director, operator and developer of instructional technology for USF. Accountable for all graphic art and design needs. Produced several products on schedule for further development by other team members and staff.


• Trusted with all access codes, user names and network passwords, after hours work and product information before public release.


Kaman’s Art Shoppes Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida 2000 - 2003
SALES - CARICATURIST

Hired as a caricature artist by America’s largest theme park operated caricature business in most of the US. Accountable for most caricature sketches and sales. Efficient in sales and communication among a diverse crowd and fast paced environment demanding immediate action in selling of product and services. Capable of single handedly operating a stand from opening business hours to closing hours. Advance training and knowledge led me to be known as the “go to” person for training and issues.


• Trusted with operating stands at any location solo.
• Advanced skill-set produced redesigning price sheets, spread sheets, and tally sheets into a streamlined easy to use and read presentation.
• Qualified as Lead Artist and Stock, job duties included stocking all stands regularly and organizing artist to better improve sales while creating a comfortable and fair working place.



FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST

• Retained by multiple companies and businesses nationally and internationally, to provide custom illustration and graphic design services.


EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING

ED Hooks Acting For Animators, Sarasota, Florida 2002
ACTING CLASS


Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida 2003
ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS DEGREE
• Best of Core 02.
• Art hung in school gallery.



KEY COURSES

• Illustration and Design • Concept and Design • Computer Animation • Traditional Animation
• Web Graphic Design • Art History • Photography • CORE Arts Training
• Database Interaction • Customer Service Training