Experience
Edelman Digital – Chicago, IL
Senior Designer – 06.2008 to Present
Edelman Digital is the digital practice of Edelman, the world's largest privately-owned PR firm. As a member of the design team, I work to strengthen the online brand identity and messaging of demanding clients such as Disney, AXE, Dove, Burger King, Norton, and Dairy Management Inc. My responsibilities include design and art direction on all projects I'm involved in as well as working with team members to complete everything from the initital sitemap and wireframe stages all the way through to final development and launch.
rd | INTERSECT – Chicago, IL
Interactive and Motion Graphics Designer – 10.2006 to 05.2008
As part of a design team, I worked with clients to create interactive and motion graphic pieces to promote their brands and products. I was responsible for all phases of the design process, from initial concepting to final delivery. During my time there, the amount of motion graphics work rd | INTERSECT took on and produced increased significantly.
20nine design studios – Conshohocken, PA
Interactive Designer – 02.2006 to 08.2006
As part of an outstanding design team, I was responsible for design and production of interactive and multimedia materials, including web, video, etc. Worked closely with clients to create unique solutions under tight time constraints.
Philadelphia University – Philadelphia, PA
Adjunct Faculty – 08.2005 to 05.2006
Instructor for undergraduate Multimedia course. Taught introductory and intermediate Flash, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects skills to fourth and fifth year students. Developed original syllabus, curriculum, and projects.
Education
Philadelphia University – Philadelphia, PA
MS, Digital Design – 08.2006
University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA
BS, Psychology – 05.2004
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, CSS, HTML
Contact
derek@derekvanhorne.com
402.598.2861
Feel free to give me a ring.
Oh Yeah…
United States Secret Service
I also once worked for the United States Secret Service. Seriously. It was totally weird and there were a lot of things that went on that I can’t really talk about, but it was a lot like most other offices. Except our office had an interrogation room.
