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Degree or not Degree? That is the question...
Started Jul 28, 2009
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Todd's Hardwood Flooring Grand Opening Celebration! at Todd's Hardwood Flooring -- Old Town Clovis
November 28, 2009 from 12pm to 5pm
CUSTOM HARDWOOD FLOORING ARTISAN OPENS SHOWROOM DOORS TO THE PUBLIC THIS SATURDAY!Todd Hiester, founder and owner of Todd’s Hardwood Flooring Company, will be opening the doors to his brand new showroom located at 634 Pollasky Avenue in Clovis from 12pm-5pm on Saturday, November 28, 2009. The centerpiece of this showroom is a custom designed, hand-laid, scraped, and finished hardwood masterpiece, complimented by Todd’s collection of old-fashioned hand tools and hand-made furniture. In addition,…See More
Darryl Dote replied to Katrina Neufeld's discussion Design Inspiration"I personally enjoy designworklife.com -- especially since they featured my church, Harvest Christian Fellowship. :-) (Who has an awesome design team, BTW -- including a great head designer, Jonna Issac)"
Darryl Dote might attend Fresno Design Alliance's event
IDV Reveal Party at Downtown Club
November 24, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Join us at the Downtown Club as we reveal the winning logo from Iron Designer V. Mingle with other designers and vote for your favorite entry.See More
Darryl Dote is attending Fresno Design Alliance's event
Iron Designer V at Everywhere
November 12, 2009 at 5pm to November 15, 2009 at 5pm
The Iron Designer Challenge is coming. Again. This is the virtual edition which means this challenge will be held entirely online over a 72 hour period. All designers are encouraged to participate!What is Iron Designer?We're taking the "Iron Chef" concept and applying it to our own industry. We've selected a non-profit in need of a new logo design and are looking for designers in the area willing to…See More
Darryl Dote joined Fresno Design Alliance's group
ArtVenture Academy
ArtVenture Academy at McLane High School is a small learning community that provides studentswith an engaging, arts-drivencurriculum.See More
Darryl Dote joined Layne Lev's group
Iron Designer Challenge
Applying the "Iron Chef" concept to our own industry. We've selected a non-profit in need of a new logo design and are looking for designers in the area willing to contribute some their time to contribute an idea.
Darryl Dote replied to Jaguar Bennett's discussion Need a Graphic Designer/Web Designer"If you haven't found anyone yet, I'd be interested in seeing what the project entails. Can you send me a link to the current site so that I can take a look at what I'd be working with?
Thanks,
Darryl"
Darryl Dote posted a discussionDegree or not Degree? That is the question...
Hello! My name is Darryl Dote, and I am currently a graphic design major here in Fresno at Willow International. Due to some minor setbacks, we are receiving assistance from the county to help me complete my degree, but have hit a slight roadblock. When I first signed up for their help, I told them that I wanted to go for my certificate in Graphic Design – which now is something that I can’t complete without causing a huge burden on my family. The option HAS appeared, however, for me to…See More
Simon Dimitrashchuk left a comment for Darryl Dote"Hi Darryl
How u been? working on any exiting projects? Are you continuing your education at will and have you tried Fresno City College Graphic Communication program?"
Darryl Dote might attend Donavan Byrn's event
Creative Fresno's Creative Blender! at Gigi's
June 5, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm
It's June. It's HOT! But you're HIP and know how to stay cool. You're going to the June Blender at Gigi's! There will be raffle prizes and a display of some incredible photography by Pop Laval!Connect with artists, entrepreneurs and other creative professionals over a good drink and complimentary appetizers. Great conversations and great fun! Join us won't you?The Blenders, which take place on the first Friday of the month, are Creative Fresno's social mixers of professionals, artists and…See More
Darryl Dote is attending Layne Lev's event
Iron Designer Live at Willow International Center
May 13, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Just like the original Iron Designer, except totally different.Visit the event groupSee More
Darryl Dote might attend Katrina Neufeld's event
Kaffeeklatsch at Planet Java
July 11, 2009 from 10:30am to 12pm
Fresno Design Alliance holds a coffee klatch the second Saturday of every month (except March, June, September and December).
Profile Information
- I am a:
- Design Professional
- Freelance work availability:
- Yes
- Professional experience:
- 10+ years
- Areas of practice:
- Print Design, Identity Design, Illustration, Photography
- Website:
- http://www.thedotes.com
- Twitter:
- http://twitter.com/DDote77
My Resume
Darryl Dote
Clovis, California 93611
Darryl@thedotes.com
[graphic designer • page layout • desktop publishing]
[experience]
Fremont Community Church
39700 Mission Boulevard • Fremont, CA 2005-2008
510.657.0123
Responsible for all publications, forms, and graphics for Fremont Community Church and Christian Community Schools, using Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Macromedia Flash and Contribute. Worked extensively with AlphaGraphics in Sunnyvale, CA to produce printed materials, as well as with online print houses for
t-shirts, postcards, flyers and other promotional materials.
Friends Community Church
5688 North First Street • Fresno, CA 2004-2005
559.439.2251
Worked as Worship & Media Pastor for Friends Community Church. Responsible for all publications, newsletters, and Powerpoint presentations using Adobe PageMaker, Photoshop, GoLive, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Macromedia Flash.
Roosevelt School of the Arts
4250 East Tulare Avenue • Fresno, CA 2001-2004
559.253.5323
Designed logos, flyers, classroom handouts, and various programs for choral music department, as well as various departments within the School of the Arts, using Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop. Also worked extensively with several sound systems, and have used both PC and Macintosh platforms to record choral performances, utilizing Sony SoundForge, Sony CD Architect, and Sonic Foundry Acid Pro.
New Life Community Church
18800 Norwalk Boulevard • Artesia, CA 1996-2000
562.924.4466
Designed logos, flyers, programs, bulletins, and Powerpoint presentations for various church activities using Adobe PageMaker. Also worked extensively with several sound systems and microphone setups to provide sound for church worship teams and services.
Long Beach City College 1999-2000
Created logos and brochures to promote the school’s desktop publishing/journalism program, and worked as editor, assisting with page layout and copy editing of school newspaper using Adobe PageMaker and Quark Xpress, as well as working knowledge of Associate Press Stylebook.
Freelance Design 1993-present
Created numerous logos, flyers, business cards, brochures, and more for personal and freelance work using Adobe PageMaker, GoLive and Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Powerpoint, as well as Macromedia Flash and Contribute.
[education]
Willow International College 2008-present
Completed courses in graphic design, specializing in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS3 & 4, as well as beginning drawing and photography.
Long Beach City College 1998-2000
Completed courses in desktop publishing and journalism, specializing in Quark Xpress, Adobe PageMaker and writing.
Self-Taught 1993-present
Worked as Lab Assistant in high school computer lab, and has utilized books and internet resources to become extensively familiar with a variety of computer programs and hardware on the Macintosh Operating System as well as the Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Vista Operating Systems. Has also used extensive knowledge of computer systems to troubleshoot and repair home and work computers.
[references available upon request]
Clovis, California 93611
Darryl@thedotes.com
[graphic designer • page layout • desktop publishing]
[experience]
Fremont Community Church
39700 Mission Boulevard • Fremont, CA 2005-2008
510.657.0123
Responsible for all publications, forms, and graphics for Fremont Community Church and Christian Community Schools, using Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Macromedia Flash and Contribute. Worked extensively with AlphaGraphics in Sunnyvale, CA to produce printed materials, as well as with online print houses for
t-shirts, postcards, flyers and other promotional materials.
Friends Community Church
5688 North First Street • Fresno, CA 2004-2005
559.439.2251
Worked as Worship & Media Pastor for Friends Community Church. Responsible for all publications, newsletters, and Powerpoint presentations using Adobe PageMaker, Photoshop, GoLive, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Macromedia Flash.
Roosevelt School of the Arts
4250 East Tulare Avenue • Fresno, CA 2001-2004
559.253.5323
Designed logos, flyers, classroom handouts, and various programs for choral music department, as well as various departments within the School of the Arts, using Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop. Also worked extensively with several sound systems, and have used both PC and Macintosh platforms to record choral performances, utilizing Sony SoundForge, Sony CD Architect, and Sonic Foundry Acid Pro.
New Life Community Church
18800 Norwalk Boulevard • Artesia, CA 1996-2000
562.924.4466
Designed logos, flyers, programs, bulletins, and Powerpoint presentations for various church activities using Adobe PageMaker. Also worked extensively with several sound systems and microphone setups to provide sound for church worship teams and services.
Long Beach City College 1999-2000
Created logos and brochures to promote the school’s desktop publishing/journalism program, and worked as editor, assisting with page layout and copy editing of school newspaper using Adobe PageMaker and Quark Xpress, as well as working knowledge of Associate Press Stylebook.
Freelance Design 1993-present
Created numerous logos, flyers, business cards, brochures, and more for personal and freelance work using Adobe PageMaker, GoLive and Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Powerpoint, as well as Macromedia Flash and Contribute.
[education]
Willow International College 2008-present
Completed courses in graphic design, specializing in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS3 & 4, as well as beginning drawing and photography.
Long Beach City College 1998-2000
Completed courses in desktop publishing and journalism, specializing in Quark Xpress, Adobe PageMaker and writing.
Self-Taught 1993-present
Worked as Lab Assistant in high school computer lab, and has utilized books and internet resources to become extensively familiar with a variety of computer programs and hardware on the Macintosh Operating System as well as the Windows 98, 2000, XP, and Vista Operating Systems. Has also used extensive knowledge of computer systems to troubleshoot and repair home and work computers.
[references available upon request]
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 4:10pm on July 22, 2009, Simon Dimitrashchuk said…
- Hi Darryl
How u been? working on any exiting projects? Are you continuing your education at will and have you tried Fresno City College Graphic Communication program?
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