Shawn Van Briesen

Minneapolis, MN

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Work history

Cox Communications November 2006 to the present

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How would you describe your time at Cox Communications?

I do freelance design and illustration on an ongoing basis for Cox Communications and Cox Business Services. I work with the Curriculum design Specialist to create eLearning and printed work for new hires.

Duties: Duties include designing learning paradigms and interactions and the direct implementation of custom graphics.... read more
Allen Interactions August 2004 to October 2006
Senior Media Designer

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How would you describe your time at Allen Interactions?

Creative eLearning design and media creation.
Area Seven September 1998 to April 2001
Art Director/Producer

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How would you describe your time at Area Seven?

At Area Seven, I conceptionalized, produced and art directed industrial videos, music videos, and commercials in conjunction Greatapes Media Corporation. The highlight of my time at Area Seven certainly includes the anti-gang video Gang Green, which I art directed and co-produced. Although intended for the Minneapolis school district only, Attorney General Janet Reno picked it up for distribution throughout our nation???s high schools.

Duties: Produced, production designed, and art directed on tight deadlines and shoestring budgets. Designed and implemented video and 3D graphics.... read more
VBI Studios August 1997 to August 2004

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How would you describe your time at VBI Studios?

Director/Animator 1997-2004
I created over 75 animated cartoons designed for web delivery. I streamlined the creation processes, and as a result, cut production time in half while increasing revenues by fifty percent. I also produced computer based training modules for major corporations, including State Farm, 3M and Cox Communications Inc.

Duties: Designing learning paradigms and interactions and the implementation of custom graphics. Wrote, animated, colored, programmed and provided voice-over talent of web-based cartoons.... read more

Education

Metropolitan State University September 2005 to the present
Creative Arts and Society

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How would you describe your time at Metropolitan State University?

I am currently enrolled in The First College program that allows students to create a Bachelors degree based on life and professional experience. My focus is on instructional design, media, marketing and communications.
School of Commication Arts September 1994 to May 1995
Multi-media production

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How would you describe your time at School of Commication Arts?

Concentrated technology classes.

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James Bauer

Shawn VanBriesen has been both an employee and colleague of mine over the past 2 decades. He's been instrumental in helping me successfully meet many deadlines by working evenings and weekends, and has brought his diverse software expertise and experience into play during our most challenging projects by discovering software solutions none of us knew existed. I highly recommend Shawn as a valuable asset to any company. Regards, James Bauer

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