I have worked as a freelance graphic designer, photographer, photo editor and videographer for over eight years now and my portfolio is bursting with an eclectic mix of literally hundreds of styles, photos, designs and ideas. Nothing is beyond my imagination.

I have considerable experience in all 2-D design/photo/video/PC-Mac/web environments and a thorough knowledge of the processes and procedures needed to complete this job quickly and, most importantly, effectively. I’m very personable and extremely passionate about my work.

My path to this career began when I worked at Sea World and Six Flags Worlds of Adventure as a technician, producer, videographer, director, photographer and director of the various shows around each park. I fell in love with the creative world and I've been immersed in it ever since.

Since then, I’ve also worked at ROE Dental Laboratory. Utilizing my skills as a photographer and graphic designer, I’ve created web designs, pamphlets, brochures, advertisements, banners, and newsletters for them. I also used my advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite to digitally edit pre- and post-op photos and create detailed photo analysis for patients receiving dental surgery.

On the side, I’ve also done numerous graphic design projects for a company named Design Monkey and I work as a full time freelance graphic designer. I’ve done freelance work in virtually every business field imaginable and I embrace the challenge of a new business to design for.

RELEVANT SKILLS--
Proficient in all of the following:

Writing, directing, design, editing, producing, photography (Digital SLR and 35 MM), videography and filmmaking (8, 16, 35 MM), Avid, Adobe Premiere and Audition and Final Cut Pro editing, all facets of Adobe Creative Suite 2 including Photoshop, InDesign (and QuarkXPress) and Adobe Illustrator including color and black and white vector graphics creation and editing, Freehand, all facets of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, advertising, various computer skills including networking, teleconferencing, internet, audio and video installation, projection and LCD panel installation, complex video networking, complex video switch panels for directing, excellent communication, leadership and intelligence.

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***R.L. Shaffer's Philosophy***

To expand, explore and freshen old ideas long forgotten. To create new, original and fascinating ideas that the world will be interested in. To bring a level of professionalism to every job or opportunity encountered. To show the world what it's afraid of seeing. To allow the world to understand it, to love it and to accept it. To bring peace and compassion among the masses through artistic expression. To understand myself and the world I live in.

Consumer Goods, Consumer Services, Non-profit, Social Sector, Retail, Wholesale, Education, Media, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment