Michael Eugene Brown

linesmakeboxes@hotmail.com * 629 Gayley, L.A. 90024 * (408) 318-2292

Education

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

2001– 2005, B.A., Design|Media Arts
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Bellarmine College Preparatory High School

1998 – 2001, San Jose, California

Co-curricular Involvement & Accomplishments

• Recipient of UCLA Design|Media Arts Scholarship Studio Competition 2003; Best Design for Print Media

• Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (2001– 2002)

• Dining and Environment Representative for Hitch Suites (2002 – 2003)

• Writer/Photographer for Pacific Ties, UCLA’s Pacific Islander and Asian American Quarterly News Magazine (Winter 2004)

• Laughing Club at UCLA (2004)

• Higher Energy Healing Society/Spiral (2003 – 2004)

• California Students for Sustainability Coalition (2004 – 2005)

• Program Hall of Fame for “Enhance Your Academics with Green Tea and Other Healthy Habits” (November 2004)

• Office of Residential Life Recognition Award (May 2004)

• Arts Bridge Instructor with Mrs. Lim’s 2nd grade class at Braddock Dr. Elementary in Culver City, Los Angeles (2005)

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Highly proficient with graphic and multimedia software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Logic, Final Cut Pro, and most all basic computer software

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Flash, and proficient with sound recording and editing

• Flourishing interpersonal communication/listening and relationship skills

• Unwavering personal integrity with the ability to blend with many different styles and levels of people

• Performance oriented, focused on executing and completing projects on time in their highest form

• Highly creative and an out of the box thinker

Experience

Graphic Artist & Designer

Alchemic Clothing – Re-made Clothing Line of Los Angeles

January 2006 – currently employed

• Graphic design and development of images for printing on Alchemic clothing

• Creative concept development

Marketing, Graphic Artist and Tour Guide

Cosanti Foundation at Arcosanti

August 2005 – December 2005

• Graphic design and construction of company brochure

• Introduced the history, architecture, and philosophy of Paolo Soleri to tourists

• Involved in the design and construction of Soleri Bronze Bells sold commercially worldwide

Resident Assistant

UCLA Office of Residential Life

2004 – 2005

• Acted as the Co-Resident Assistant in DeNeve Evergreen’s ‘Opportunity in the Arts’ theme floor

• Established personal relationships with the 87 students on the floor to provide counseling for academic and personal issues

• Advised the floor government and encouraged the development of leadership

• Maintained community appearance and safety standards

• Organized programs and events in order to cultivate a greater coherency of community, to provide opportunities for personal growth, to increase academic successes, and to encourage leadership development, always with the larger intention of promoting the appreciation of diversity

Student Leader

UCLA Office of Residential Life

2003 – 2004

• Served as the President of the Hitch Suites Residents’ Association and oversaw the Hitch Student Leaders and the smaller building government associations

• Organized programs and events in order to provide residents with opportunities to form new relationships, improve academic performance, grow as individuals, and develop leaderships skills

• Facilitated the weekly association meetings and prepared the agenda while also representing the Hitch Suites at weekly Policy Review Board meetings and On Campus Housing Council meetings

• Prepared and handled the association’s budget with the Association’s Controller

Designer - UCLA

UCLA Advertisements Staff of Campus Events Commission

2002 – 2005

• Designed advertisements for newspaper, handout and poster medias for campus-wide distribution of information on events

• Acted as general clerical staff in the office by answering phones, handling public relations and taking messages

Designer (Intern)

Crescent Magazine in San Jose, CA

Summer 2004

• Designer – worked on page layout, article thematic concepts, and manipulation of images

• Assistant to editor – read articles, accompanied to events, gathered material