Wayne Cassell

 

Objective:

Create 2D and 3D illustrations and animations that graphically interpret written information for print-based and computer-based training.

 

Graphics

Experience:

2D and Isometric Cutaway Drawings • Simplified Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID) • Isometric Exploded Views • 3D Graphics • Training Manual Covers • Web Design

 

Professional

Experience:

TTS Performance Systems, Inc.

Aurora, CO

(Freelance)

 

1999 -

Present

Create technical drawings for 200+ training manuals for Oil Refineries, Chemical Plants, and Manufacturing Plants using AutoCAD, Visio, and 3ds max.

Support 3-6 writers on various projects in the United States and overseas.

Work with writers and project managers to create graphic style guides and symbols libraries for consistency and clarity.

Provided value-added graphic support with quick turnaround.

 

 

Medulla

Denver, CO

2004

Created 3D solid and wire frame drawings of storage tank end caps for website.

Created technical dimensioned drawings of end caps in Adobe Illustrator.

 

 

Rocky Mountain Shipwrights

Denver, CO

(Volunteer)

 

2002 –

Present

Designed and created website using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, and Adobe Photoshop.

Currently function as webmaster.

 

 

AT&T Broadband

Littleton, CO

(Freelance)

 

1999-

2002

Created illustrations and flow diagrams for training manuals using CorelDraw.

 

Mars Society

Indian Hills, CO

(Volunteer)

2001

Created 3D renderings of a simulated Mars habitat from sketches using 3ds max.

Updated graphics in a timely manner to incorporate design modifications.

 

 

TTS, Inc.

Aurora, CO

Technical Illustrator,

Graphics Team Leader

(Full Time)

 

1991 -

1999

Created technical drawings for training manuals for oil refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing plants.

Provided graphics support to 4-6 technical writers working on multiple projects using different graphics/CAD software.

Created graphics for Computer-Based Training (CBT).

Developed style guides and symbols libraries for projects.

Managed a 4-person Graphics Department.

 

 

BDM Corporation,

Loral EOS

1980-1982

1984-1988

 

Civilian Tactical Training Consultant and Instructor

for U.S. Army.

 

Military

U.S. Army

1974-1980

Armor • Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Germany and United States • Highest rank • Captain, Secret Clearance

 

Skills:

Software

Interpersonal

Management

 

3ds max

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT

CorelDRAW

Macromedia Dreamweaver

Macromedia Fireworks

Microsoft Word

Visio Technical

Team Building

Diversity Training

Conflict Resolution Training

Technical Writing

Able to meet Deadlines

Quick Learner

Focused

Attention to Detail

Excellent Customer Service
 Skills

Experienced Trainer

Team Leader

Graphics Department
 Manager

Created Style Guides

Created Symbols Libraries

Project Management

Budgeting

 

Education:

Westwood College

of Technology,

Denver, CO

 

2003-2004

Associates of Applied Science Graphic Design & Multimedia

 

 

Arapahoe Community College

 

1992-1998

Continuing education courses

 

 

Denver Institute

of Technology,

Denver, CO

 

1989-1990

Associates of Applied Science in Mechanical Drafting

 

 

McDaniel College Westminster, MD

1974

Bachelor of Science

 

Awards:

Westwood College

of Technology,

 

GPA 4.0, ە Deans Honor List - all terms.

Inducted Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society, 2003.

 

 

Denver Institute of Technology,

GPA 3.9 • Deans Honor List - all terms.

Inducted Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society, 1990.

 

Organizations:

Member AIGA (American Institute of Graphics Arts)

Member STC (Society of Technical Communication)

 

Additional Information:

Portfolio available at www.cassellgraphics.com