Curt Rapala
352 E Lyndale Ave
Northlake, IL 60164
(708) 409-0315
CurtRapala@yahoo.com
Objective:
To obtain a position which will allow me to utilize my creative abilities, as well as further my skills in the media art & design industry.
Education:
The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation
December 2006 GPA: 3.6
Skills:
Software:
Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Word
Adobe Premiere Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Excel
Adobe After Effects Autodesk 3D Studio Max
CorelDRAW WordPerfect Office
Corel Photopaint Macromedia Flash
Traditional:
Penciling Painting
Inking Markers
Colored Pencils
Work Experience:
Symbiote Studios Marana, AZ
Designer Aug 2008 - Present
Currently contracted as an artist. Projects fall anywhere from package design to concept art for upcoming products & toy lines.
Lakeshore Theater Chicago, IL
Graphic Design Intern Oct 2007 - Jan 2008
Duties included attendance of team brainstorming meetings and generating artwork and
graphical elements for upcoming shows and productions.
KB Toys Schaumburg, IL
Sales Associate Nov 2003 - July 2005
White Hen Pantry Melrose Park, IL
Stock Sept 2002 - May 2004
Duties both jobs included customer service/aid, training new hires, loading/unloading of stock and
deliveries, pricing and shelving said stock and deliveries and general cleaning/maintenance of the store.