J. Bridges Design

About Me

My name is Jennifer Bridges (although everyone calls me Jen or "Pinky") and I’m a Michigan-native, currently living in California. Growing up, I had a vivid imagination, an unusually young entrepreneurial spirit, a quick wit and awesome artistic skills to match. I loved reading (especially ancient history and mythology), comic books, video games, table-top RPGs and all things fantasy.

I am an accomplished artist in many different mediums such as animation, 3D modeling, graphic design, illustration and web design. I also have a keen interest in psychology, writing and social media. I am enthusiastic, passionate, hard-working, driven and organized.

When I’m not working, I love to read, play computer games, draw, play table-top role-playing games and watch movies. My drink of choice is Mountain Dew and my favorite food is bacon.

Education

• Full Sail University, Orlando, FL - Computer Animation 2010-2011
• The Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh, PA - Web Design & Development 2009-2010
• International Academy of Design & Technology, Tampa, FL - Computer Animation 2003-2004
• Calhoun Area Technology Center, Battle Creek, MI - Computer Networking 2001-2002

Certificates

• Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Short Course Certificate of Completion from The Art Institute Online, 2010

Experience

• Community Relations Manager for AAA title EverQuest II, Sony Online Entertainment - San Diego, CA 2011 - Present (supported the launch for their 8th expansion "Age of Discovery")
• Social Media Intern, SieEnt - Saint Paul, MN 2011 - Present
• Independent Contractor for Moderation and Customer Service, Metaverse Mod Squad - Sacramento, CA 2011 - Present (video game industry experience)
• Web Design Specialist, Alachua County ITS - Gainesville, FL 2010-2010
• Web Designer, Joan's Trophy & Plaque Co. - Peoria, IL 2008-2009
• eLearning Contract Developer, Country Financial - Bloomington, IL 2007-2008
• Graphic Designer, SpyderHost.net, Inc. - Peoria, IL 2006-2007
• Web Designer, Designware Systems - Washington, IL 2005-2006

• Web Designer, Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI 2004-2005

Claims to Fame

• Community Relations Manager for AAA title EverQuest II; helped support release of their 8th expansion "Age of Discovery"
• Illinois Crime Stoppers website
• Michigan State University website (Fisheries & Wildlife Dept > Michigan GAP Project)
• Larry Elmore website (coming soon!)

Memberships/Clubs

Skills

• Animation 2D & 3D
• Graphic Design (branding, corporate identity, print layout, etc.)
• Illustration (pencil, pen & ink, digital, vector, etc.)
• Web Design
• Programming: ActionScript, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, HTML, (X)HTML, XML
• Business Management
• Customer Service
• Project Management

• Subversion File Management (also Perforce)

Software

• Adobe Creative Suite (AfterEffects, Dreamwer, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
• Autodesk Maya
• Zbrush
• Mac iWork
• Microsoft Office Professional, SharePoint, & Visio
• Operating Systems: Mac OS X - Lion and Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, & 7