Jonathan Lemon
1329 Florida
Street
San Francisco,
CA 94110-4114
415.312.6318
jonathanlemon.com
Summary of Qualifications
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Vast experience in
a wide range of creative multimedia environments.
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Highly accomplished artist,
designer and media creator.
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Motivated problem solver
successful in both teams and independent projects.
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Strong management, research,
organization, writing and publishing skills.
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Multifaceted experiences
working and living in cross-cultural and diverse environments.
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Proficient in numerous
software packages and online tools.
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Fluent in Spanish;
Familiarity with French and German.
Multimedia Producer (9/05 — present):
Current production duties include all aspects of media design and production
for U.S. Department of Education website, including: information architecture,
interface design, graphic production, video shooting and editing, audio
recording and editing, ActionScript programming and
more. Originate and create animated title video intro segments, motion graphics
and cinematic visual effects. Create original illustrations, visual diagrams
and animation in addition to virtual and 3D images.
Video Producer (2/95 — present):
Produce, film, edit and direct original footage, select library footage, manage
archives and digitize, compress and close-caption video to incorporate into the
U.S. Department of Education’s Doing What Works website, including classroom
observation, best practices, expert interviews and case studies and
standardized testing materials.
Produced,
filmed, and edited the award nominated “Infinite Thinking Machine” podcast and
CUE (Computer-Using-Educators) video broadcasts.
Edited
and managed video submissions for Google Teacher Academy and Google in
Education website.
Visual Diagram
Facilitator/Artist (9/05 — present): Facilitate process with clients in order to create
visual diagrams that transform complex information into clear, engaging
communication for both dynamic and static websites and printed materials. Facilitate and create live graphic
recording to interpret and visually illustrate meetings.
Website Designer (3/92 — 9/08):
Designed and produced numerous interactive websites, including animations,
content development and UI design. Clients include: United Nations Development
Program/Global Fund Honduras, Florida Power & Light, AMUPROLAGO –
Central American government environmental protection agency), Jovenes Sin
Fronteras Honduras HIV/AIDS education and non-profit work.
Graphic Designer (3/92 — 9/09):
Conceptualized, created and designed original websites, design elements, assets,
logos, fonts, icons, retail packaging design and related marketing collateral,
all forms of printed media advertising, trade show booths and clothing designs.
Provided illustrations, layout and copy writing for numerous publications.
Designed
user manuals, booklets and leaflets. Created 3D models, original character
designs and photo image manipulations.
Clients
include: Apple (iPod/iTunes), Adobe, Microsoft, Lego, Pez,
Corel, Google (Teacher Academy), Franklin Covey, Intuit (Quicken/ Quickbooks), AT&T, PG&E, Virgin Retail, Bank of
America & Global Exchange.
Audio Producer (2/95 — present):
Write, design, produce, direct, perform and edit numerous radio segments and
podcast episodes. Booked voice talent, recorded and edited audio presentation
for AT&T. Performed, recorded and released over 20 CDs of original
compositions.
Illustrator and Cartoonist (3/92 — present):
Developed and established house style and created original cartoon
illustrations for U.S. Department of Education websites and standardized
testing materials. Develop, write, and draw daily comic strip for Universal
Press Syndicate. Illustrate and write political cartoons for numerous
publications, including the Boston Globe, New York Times, San Francisco
Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner, and The San Jose Mercury News.
Flash Animator (2/95 — 2/10):
Instituted, created and directed custom Flash animations. Directed,
storyboarded and created original character designs for games, advertising, websites and banner ads. Created and designed original
animations for standardized testing websites. Multimedia and educational game
titles include: "Rocket Reader", "DinoMania"
"Double Doozy", "Amazing American
History", "Bullfrog Basic", "Dr. Doodle's Algebra"
& "Swift Spanish".
Teacher/Educator (1/93 — present):
Taught English, computer, art and business studies in schools to diverse
populations in diverse settings. Designed, implemented and facilitated public
health workshops in Honduras, including creating original training materials.
Taught ESL classes as part of San Francisco Day Labor Program. Originated
cartooning workshops for the Alternative Press Expo and PS94 The International
School for Language and Culture in Brooklyn.
Employment History
September 2006 – present – WestEd Interactive, San Francisco
Web artist / Multimedia producer
December 2005 – present – Freelance
artist / cartoonist
July 2003- November 2005 - Peace Corps Volunteer
U.S. Government (Honduras)
1992- 2003 – Director of Multimedia Operations
Access Softek, Berkeley,
CA
Education
CHP INTERNATIONAL, Santa Lucia, Honduras
Spanish language 180 hours/Technical training 123
hours
CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO, San
Francisco, CA
Spanish Culture & Civilization/Literature &
Spanish Language
UNIVERSITY OF HAVANA Cuba
Spanish Language & Cuban Cultural Studies
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON, Brighton,
England
B.A. (Honors) Visual & Performing Arts
Awards & Exhibitions
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Graphic
Artists Guild Volunteer of the Year Award
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Nominated
for Blogger’s Choice Award
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Worldwide
Peace Corps Photography competition – First prize
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Paintings
at "Moment’s Notice" - Galería de la Raza, S.F.
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Photographic
work at "Unframed", San Francisco
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Architrave
Gallery, San Francisco - Animation installation
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Face
Gallery, Tokyo - Record cover designs
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South
East Arts award for poster design
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Tate
Gallery, London - Painting on file
Samples and references upon request
