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1 Career Portfolio provided by Beyond.com Tanner Christman Vision Through Inspiration Issaquah, WA Job Function: Media & Communication Highest Education: 4-Year College Degree Portfolio: Career Summary Art is everywhere. Some is intentional. Some is natural. Yet, almost all of it is taken for granted every day. It is my passion to create and capture this unseen art; to allow others the opportunity to really see what is around them. I strive to capture and add to the beauty, chaos and soul of our world we live in I aim to use all types of media to turn the mundane to fascinating through vision and inspiration. Education Associate Degree (COMPLETED '05) Multimedia Production & Design Lake Washinton College, Redmond, WA Jan '03 - Jan '05 Minor(s): Photography GPA: 3.50 GPA in Major: 3.50 Excelled in my studies during my time spent in this school. I was also able to gain allot of core knowledge I needed to get me up and running in the media production world. I was trained in all forms of media such as Graphic Design, Photography, Video editing, Web Development, Print, Flash, Animation, and all core educational classes required to graduate. I owe my extensive different types of skills in the media production industry to my time spent at this school. Bachelor Degree (COMPLETED '08) Graphic Design Art Institute Of Seattle, Seattle, WA Mar '05 - Apr '08 Minor(s): Photography GPA: 3.70 Great School took my skills I already developed from my previous education and fine-tuned them so I could be successful out in the field. The subject I made the largest growth in during my time here was Photography. This is where my true love and passion for the art was developed. I left this institute Inspired and ready for any position that will come my way in the future. Skills Photography (Expert) 8 to 9 Years I have both worked in the filed and recived formal education in the field. On top of the experiance i have gaing with the formal time i have spent developing this art, it is my largest hobby and I hope to someday make a livig in this field for it is my true passion Graphic Design (Advanced) 6 to 7 Years

2 I was trained in this field and my degree is in this field. I have worked in this field on for well over 8 years and completely diverse having years of experience and high level of skill in all forms of design. I am formally educated and have a large amount of time logged using all Adobe products and in most all forms and outlets within the design community. I have worked both for large corporate companies and as a Freelance designer, thus am fully capable and confident I am able to fulfill any Graphic Design need a client may have. I stay up on all new products that are released and am able to complete jobs quickly and professionally for any type of client. Web Development (Intermediate) 2 to 3 Years I have education in dreamweaver and website development. I have created a number of sites for numerous different organizations as well as individuals personal portfolios. I am working on furthering my education and skills in this field so i am more efficient and have the skills needed to produce high end websites quickly and effectively. Print (Advanced) 6 to 7 Years Skilled in all forms of print listed below: -Tradition printing (posters, literature, flyers, etc.) -Oversized Prints -Silkscreening -Pad Printing -Photo Development Work Experience Art Director / Tour Manager Sneaker Pimps World Tour, Los Angeles, CA Jan '06 - Present (10 Years) - Lead Photographer: Provide all photos for web, advertisement, and print marketing - Graphic Designer/ Art Director: Created all logos, flyers, posters and website materials, created and produced, development of all advertisement content. Digital, Social media, print, radio, ect. - Production Manager: Direct the production team for proper equipment installation for each show on the tour; including, but not limited to, the coordination of sponsorship installations and brand awareness. - Street Team Coordinator: Manage the distribution of all advertisement materials with attention to tailored location and clientele. Technology Representative Channel Force, Seattle, WA Feb '05 - Jan '07 (1 Year, 11 Months) -Technology Representative: Demonstrated various current electronic products, storage devices, and software to retail Management, Sales Associates and prospective customers. Products demonstrated included: Nikon Cameras, Scandisk Memory Media, and Adobe Inc. Software Media Specialist Maroubra Bay Hotel, Sydney Australia Jan '07 - Mar '08 (1 Year, 2 Months) - Photographer: Provided all photos for web, print, and advertisement needs - Graphic Designer: Designed all logos, flyers, posters, promotions and website content

3 Graphic Designer Baden Sports, Federal Way, WA Feb '04 - Feb '05 (1 Year) -Graphic Designer: Designed and created logos for both professional, as well as recreational, athletic teams. Logos were displayed on a variety of sporting equipment. Additionally responsible for creating all cliché plates for pad printing production and resolving any design or customer relations issues with print companies. Was also a part of designing new concepts for future jobs? Certifications & Licenses Nikon Advanced Digital SLR Training and Certificate of Compleation. - Nikon Inc. Nikon Inc. Oct '06 Completed all classes and tests provided by Nikon Inc. showing my professional knowledge of Digital SLR photography and expert level of knowledge of Professional level Nikon cameras and equipment. To receive this Certificate I had to demonstrate skilled knowledge of all pro level SLR cameras and accessories currently on the market. This training allows me to educate others how to properly use and sell Nikon s pro level products. The training I received, allows me to operate the tools used to create amazing images for a clients needs. Nikon Product Speed Light Certification - CyberScholar CyberScholar Jun '12 Received Certificate for advanced knowledge of Nikon's professional level speed light equipment and all Nikon Flash accessories available as well as how they function and pair together. Software Skills & Training Adobe Creative Suites AIS / LWC I am very skilled and have advanced education across the entire Adobe CS collection. Including each program offered and I use most of the programs on a daily basis. I am the most skilled in Photoshop and Illustrator, however I am still completely comfortable and skilled in all the other programs & am able to navigate and use multiple different programs simultaneously to develop any type of work/ project at hand. I also stay up to date as each new updates/version is released; keeping me current on new tools and applications each program has available so my workflow is at a professional level. Lightroom 3 Advanced Adobe Workshop Dreamweaver Lake Washington College I am capable of building a site via Dreamweaver as well as some HTML skills. I also have the knowledge needed to create and purchase secure domains and develop hosting with all the functions any business or professional would need to have a fully functional website. I am also able to get a site high priority within search engines making it easy for clients to find your site. I can also link any and all social media outlets seamlessly to your site for maximum exposure.

4 Microsoft Office Mac/PC LWC/AIS I am fully educated in all progames that make up the MS Office collection and I also use each program daily basis for both work and personal needs Social Media Creation I am able to create any type of social media outlet and do everything needed to drive large amounts of traffic to your page or account. I can use most social media outlets as forms of advertising giving companies the ability to get a large amount of views. About Me Tanner Christman is a young, inspired Photographer / Graphic Designer who captures and creates what the average eye may miss. He has a passion for traveling and exploring all over the world, investigating different forums, cultures, practices, and perspectives on life. Tanner studied the art of Photography, Print and Graphic Design at the Art Institute of Seattle and Lake Washington Collage. He is dedicated to merging his knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm, with his goal of sharing the genuine honesty of life, offering a new creative, inspiring perspective on how we perceive things through different media outlets for all to explore and enjoy. Photographs and Design allow us to document our past, immerse ourselves in the present, and create ideas for our future. Amongst the chaos, a great photographer finds these moments, and captures them in such a way that the eye, and the mind, can revel in mystery, the beauty, and the patience of life. Wail a great Designer finds ways to create new and creative designs and imagery aimed to express the true essence of products and there impact and presence in on our daily lives. Tanner has worked with companies such as: Xbox, Verizon, Mini Cooper, ESPN, Nike, New Era, EA Sports, Live Nation, Boost Mobile, Square Eniox, Nikon, Scandisk, TiVo, Foot Locker, Baden Sports, Commerce Bank, and many other high end clients through his time in the Multimedia Industry and is available for contract assignment. Take the familiar and flip it. You may be surprised just what you see. Social Media & Personal Websites LinkedIn : ( Multimedia Portfolio : ( This is a collection of my work over the years in both Photography and Graphic Design References Peter Fahey Title: Owner/ Founder Company: Sneaker Pimps Company Website: Peter is the founder of the famous international traveling Music Tour started in Sydney Australia and been up and running now for 10 years strong. He was my boss and mentor, the knowledge he passed on is crucial to my success and inspiration i need to be successful on any path I travel. Shae William's Title: Reginal Director Company: Nike Company Website:

5 Shae has been a business partner and good friend for years. He was a part of the sneakerpimps team and traveled the world working on my side. He is a very smart man and gave me guidance when needed. Jason Stephan Title: Distribution Manager Company: UPS Company Website: I have known Jason for 11 plus years, went through school together as well as played soccer for the same teams over time as we advanced up to Play at the primer level. He knows me very well and can give any information one may need in regards to me and my standards and strong work ethics.