NATHAN SPOOR
3650 Regal Place #32
Los Angeles, CA 90068
c: 310-663-8854
e: nathan@nathanspoor.com


OBJECTIVE
To use my talents as a highly creative professional in an intelligent and educated manner, utilizing my computer graphic layout, design, illustration, writing skills and positive mental attitude at a progressive media firm in the Los Angeles area and beyond. I also perform admirably in a remote capacity.

BIO INFO
Nathan Spoor is an artist and writer living in Los Angeles, CA, whose work is currently sought after by professional and individual clients, as well as being exhibited in several prestigious galleries and collections worldwide. Spoor is also an active participant in the art community, functioning as an insider on both sides of the curtain as a fine artist and curator. With his highly esteemed writing partner, surf legend Greg Escalante, Spoor continues to bring challenging and informative text to readers of such internationally-acclaimed publications as Juxtapoz, BL!SSS, High Fructose, Grand Central Press and The Surfer's Journal in an intelligent and educated fashion.

EDUCATION
1996: BFA with a dual emphasis in Fine Art and Graphic Design, Minor in English
Abilene Christian University - Abilene, TX
1996-1997: Masters Program, Painting and Drawing
University of North Texas - Denton, TX

SPECIAL SKILLS
Superb Art Direction, Illustration, Design and Layout for Print and the Web including:
Brochures, Stickers, Forms, Posters, Holiday cards, Specialty Logos, A-Sized and Tabloid Magazines, Web Sites, Intranets, Photo Shoots. Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills. Excellent Presentation Skills. Detail Oriented. Extensive Experience with Proofing, Bluelines, Client Confidentiality Issues as well as Client and Vendor Contact.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Excellent Mac Proficiency (Adobe CS, Dreamweaver, Word, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2002 – Present / Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator for companies such as Universal Music and Video Distribution, WEA, Infogrames / Atari, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Esquire Russia, as well as professional writing for Juxtapoz, Hi Fructose, BL!SSS, Grand Central Press, The Surfer's Journal and more!

August 2001 – January 2002
Senior Graphic Designer – Infogrames Atari, Inc / Santa Monica, CA
Responsible for superior conceptualizing, designing and executing breakthrough creative to support client strategies in a deadline-oriented video game manufacturing environment. Designed and produced packaging, advertising, logos and print collateral for PR and Sales departments. Production of final art files including color correction, trapping, font management, output and printing while managing heavy workload with numerous projects and timelines. Creative input combined with the ability to follow technical guidelines and templates in multiple programs and configurations.

March 2000 – July 2001
Art Director – The Leather Center / Dallas, TX
Art Director of a large furniture manufacturer's in-house advertising department. Supervised and coordinated a four person staff completing tasks for print, web, intranet, radio, photo shoots, event collateral, etc. Oversaw all creative and design decisions and personally executed multiple creative solutions.

May 1998 – March 2000
Art Director – Stevens Publishing Corporation / Dallas, TX
Duties included art direction, design and production of 8 award winning A-sized and Tabloid Magazines. Art Director of Environmental Protection Magazine (A-sized-monthly circulation of 103,000); HHP Magazine (Tabloid) and Continuing Care Magazine (A sized-monthly circulation of 43,000). Also supervised and helped execute all promotional items, media kits, wraps, tips and card deck design. This is detailed, time sensitive work, operating with a multi-million dollar overall budget, prepress service, production and editorial staff.

OUTSTANDING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.