Hello. My name is Leslie Lloyd and I'm a Multimedia Designer with 15 years of experience based in Fairfax, VA.

 

I'm truely passionate about what I do and I love designing because it gives me a creative outlet. The best part of designing for other people is to be able to take a client's rough idea from concept to completion and it allows me to give life to new & innovative designs.

 

In addition to my full–time gig, I teach classes (3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Captivate) and from time to time freelance. When I'm not working, I'm spending time with my wife, traveling, riding/racing my motorcycle, scuba diving, snowboarding, and watching movies.

 

So now that you know a bit about me...feel free to check out my portfolio and if you would like some design work done... shoot me an email.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Motion Media Design, Master of Arts                              September  2011 –  November 2012
SCAD e-learning, Savannah, GA

Game Art & Design, Bachelor of Science                      November  2004 – June 2008
Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh, PA

Computer Animation, Associates of Applied Arts        August 1996 – June 1998
Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX

 

EXPERIENCE

 

TASC                                                                        Multimedia Designer 4                                3/08 – 6/11

Worked as part of the TASC team creating interactive multimedia content for websites, electronic presentations and briefings; developed the design of multimedia products using 2D, 3D, print and video editing; provided support for customer program/project startups and all phases of video production to include pre-production (held planning meetings, conducted research, developed timelines, provided input for cost estimates and prepared storyboards) and offered technical guidance relating to multimedia design and development. Developed a Web Based Training (WBT) and User Interface (UI) that incorporated 3D animation for NGA. Created 3D animated visualizations to be used as part of the DODISS conference. Led in-house training for employees interested in learning 3D Studio Max and After Effects. Participated in a company sponsored program involved in mentoring at a local elementary school and speaking at school career days at local middle schools.

 

American Career Institute                                   Adjunct Professor                                   11/05 - Present                 
(Johns Hopkins Computer Career Institute)                                   

Teach Digital Multimedia & Web Design and Digital Video & Animation Design program classes within the Digital Gaming Design Program at ACI (Johns Hopkins Computer Career Institute). The objective of this concentrated Digital Media Master Certificate Program is to utilize 3D Studio Max, Premiere and After Effects in order to familiarize and train students in the principles of 3D and Videography.

 

The Centech Group, Inc.                                       Interactive Training Developer                8/07 - 3/08                 

Conducted requirements analysis and developed objectives, outlines and storyboards in accordance with internal processes and standards. Assisted Instructional Designers with learning Captivate and creating training modules to be implemented into Web Based Training (WBT) and Classroom Based Courseware (CBC). Worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), management and technical staff to develop training content that is accurate, effective and instructionally sound. Acted as project lead and client point of contact on Department of Homeland Security project. Implemented full courseware development cycle, including revisions and updates of training material, based on feedback from client and end users.

 

Perot Systems Government Services                  Multimedia Specialist                              6/06 - 7/07                 

Designed Flash interfaces for Web Based Training (WBT) modules and re-designed various graphic elements for existing flash projects. Created posters to be used as a part of a government agency promotional video shoot. Modeled, lit and animated 3D elements as a part of a Flash Course Based Training module for the U.S. Congress. Built the video introduction for a recruitment and training video.

 

SRA/National Security Training                                           Graphic Artist                                5/03 - 6/06                  

Acted as the Web Manager for the Security Division Unit of the FBI. Worked on various print and web design projects. Designed and authored multiple modules for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIAU) website. Built and animated a 3D factory to be used as the primary table of contents for an interactive engineering project demo. Edited video presentations of stake-outs for use in training seminars by Special Operations Division (SOD) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) contracted employees. Rebuilt 3D graphic open fly through space and edited the newly shot video sequences for the Counter Terrorism Analyst Course video. Collaborated on the design of a new print brochure for the North Star Learning department. Worked with team creating classroom based training and web based training for multiple government clients.

 

Waveworks Digital Media                                           Senior Graphic Artist                             9/99 - 11/02
Designed graphic user interface for Nextel Communications intranet. Re-branded the print and online design look for Waveworks Digital Media. Modeled and animated landscape fly-thru of Antarctic Glacial Lake for congressional funding proposal for the National Science Foundation. Concepted and composited the open animation for a new Discovery Channel show, The New Psychology of Space. Designed and built an animated DVD interface for the Shoppers Food Warehouse holiday spot reel. Designed broadcast opens for the new cable channel NUE TV as well as developing letterhead and business card designs. Created 2D/3D animated background and transition elements for BET/DEF Jam records game show pilot. Created graphic look and elements for Telly Award Winning EPA informational video. Redesigned and animated 3D bumper for C-SPAN. Re-designed the interface for Double R Productions website. Generated original characters for an interactive CD-Rom for the Department of Treasury to educate children on the history of money. Produced graphic elements, animation, and compositing for national Eye Care Center commercials.

 

Southwest Teleproductions                                           2D/3D Graphic Artist                            1/99 - 8/99

Provided online graphic support for production of national Compuserve commercials and Sally Beauty Supply corporate videos. Built, animated, and composited 3D character animation for EDS internal sales video. Created 3D opening for CompUSA’s internal service program. Rebuilt and updated opening of the joint service video for Servicemaster/Greyhound. Designed graphic openings and elements used in international Nortel video announcing the development of their new Wireless Internet to be presented to the Premiere of China and their main Corporate office.

 

Electronic Graphics and Design (EGAD!)                       2D/3D Graphic Artist                           1/98 - 8/99

Animated logo and news opening background for KTVA, a CBS affiliate in Anchorage, Alaska. Assisted with the concept development and design of 3D graphic moves using SoftImage for Weathercaster, a daily national weather feed. Captured and converted video to still shots for news background for WEYI, an NBC affiliate in Flint, Michigan. Edited and packaged various client demo reels as part of proposals to prospective clients for the redesigning of their station identities.

 

Electronic Graphics and Design (EGAD!)                                     Intern                                         9/97 - 12/97

Assisted with the concept development, production, and design of graphic elements for station identifications used by various ABC, NBC, CBS, WB, and Fox affiliates Nationwide.