Brian Dillon
804.683.8385 - bdillon@bdesign.us
10105 Berrymeade Pl. Glen Allen, VA 23060
10105 Berrymeade Pl. Glen Allen, VA 23060
Education
James Madison University2002-2005
Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, Studio Art Major, Minor in Mathematics
Virginia Commonwealth University2000-2002
Richmond, VA
Art Foundation Program
Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, Studio Art Major, Minor in Mathematics
• Concentration in computer animation (21 credits)
• Graduated May, 2005
• Cumulative GPA 3.58, Major GPA 3.92
• Dean's List 2003 & 2005, President's List 2004
• Pi Mu Epsilon, National Math Honor Society
• Golden Key International Honor Society
• Graduated May, 2005
• Cumulative GPA 3.58, Major GPA 3.92
• Dean's List 2003 & 2005, President's List 2004
• Pi Mu Epsilon, National Math Honor Society
• Golden Key International Honor Society
Virginia Commonwealth University2000-2002
Richmond, VA
Art Foundation Program
• Received 42 credits before transferring to JMU
• Focus was in studio art courses
• Cumulative GPA 3.0
• Focus was in studio art courses
• Cumulative GPA 3.0
Software Knowledge
Adobe Photoshop • Macromedia Dreamweaver • Macromedia Flash • Visual Studio 2005 • Microsoft SQL • Adobe ImageReady • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Adobe GoLive • Quark XPress • Macromedia Fireworks • Macromedia Freehand • Alias Maya 3D • Luxology Modo • NewTek LightWave 3D • Adobe Premiere • Autodesk AutoCAD
Professional Work Experience
Capital OneOctober 2008 - present
Richmond, VA
User Interface Designer
Richmond.comJune, 2006 - October, 2008
Richmond, VA
Design & Technology Manager
ActiveNationAugust, 2005 - June, 2006
Richmond, VA
Graphic Web Designer
Ideas In Marketing, LLCJune, 2004 - August, 2005
Glen Allen, VA
Graphic Design Internship
Richmond, VA
User Interface Designer
• Produced design layouts and HTML simulations for Capital One Bank lending platform
• Adhered to corporate standards and requirements
• Planned and implemented application flow and functionality
• Assisted off-shore developers with front-end development
• Adhered to corporate standards and requirements
• Planned and implemented application flow and functionality
• Assisted off-shore developers with front-end development
Richmond.comJune, 2006 - October, 2008
Richmond, VA
Design & Technology Manager
• Maintained, updated and redesigned the Richmond.com website as well as all the other hosted clients (50+ sites)
• Managed all major incoming website projects throughout tenure
• Handled various day-to-day support and network issues for clients and internal employees
• Produced various online ads and website layouts for clients with a variety of online media design tools
• Designed and developed websites for clients using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.NET (C#) and ColdFusion
• Administer and Architect databases with Microsoft SQL
• Co-managed Technology department
• Direct Supervisor for all New Media Designers
• Managed all major incoming website projects throughout tenure
• Handled various day-to-day support and network issues for clients and internal employees
• Produced various online ads and website layouts for clients with a variety of online media design tools
• Designed and developed websites for clients using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.NET (C#) and ColdFusion
• Administer and Architect databases with Microsoft SQL
• Co-managed Technology department
• Direct Supervisor for all New Media Designers
ActiveNationAugust, 2005 - June, 2006
Richmond, VA
Graphic Web Designer
• Designed and maintained websites
• Produced graphic elements needed for various sites
• Designed logos that were made useful for both web and print
• Developed websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Produced graphic elements needed for various sites
• Designed logos that were made useful for both web and print
• Developed websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
Ideas In Marketing, LLCJune, 2004 - August, 2005
Glen Allen, VA
Graphic Design Internship
• Designed service brochures
• Developed company stationary
• Produced advertisement designs
• Worked on various Photoshop editing assignments
• Developed company stationary
• Produced advertisement designs
• Worked on various Photoshop editing assignments