Greg Bumgardner

Greg Bumgardner

Graphic Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Historic interpreter at Jamestown Settlement & Graphic Designer

  • Education

    • John Marshall High School

      1979 - 1981
      GED Art

      Activities and Societies: Mostly art classes. Studied art and music.

    • Central Texas College

      1991 - 1993
      Associates Art

      Awarded The John Carter Memorial Scholarship. John Carter was a respected artist and designer, best known for creating Elsie the Bordon cow. I was given a signed book from his library from his widow, Mae Carter. It was a distinct honor.

    • Texas State University

      1993 - 1996
      BFA Art

      Participated in several activities in the design department.

    • Texas State University

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelor's degree Graphic Communications
  • Experience

    • Professional Graffiti

      Mar 1997 - Sept 1998
      Graphic Designer

      * Designed and produced signs and billboards * Prepared wood and sites for signs, including sign installation* Operated cutter-plotter to cut vinyl materials and then apply for design* Used silk-screen processing for fabric and signage

    • Alchemy Studios

      Jul 1998 - Feb 2001
      Multimedia Graphic Artist

      * Illustrated, designed, and managed print coordination and production of all print materials including folders, brochures, letterhead, business cards, invoices, fax sheets, signage and business presentation displays* Designed animated educational and promotional CD Roms and assisted in designing the employee training system* Created drawings and layouts for promotional materials

    • Intertek Alchemy

      Feb 2001 - Nov 2008
      Graphic Designer, Audio/Video Engineer

      * Developed internal design projects for trade shows, holiday cards and company promotional materials * Served as Lead Designer for key client, including a redesigned logo, print materials, and website * Produced, recorded, edited, bounced and uploaded audio voice over in English and Spanish * Added music, sound effects and Foley to Quicktime movies for industry training* Assisted with on location and in studio video shoots. Worked in lighting and photography. Worked as an actor and studio voiceover talent. Created illustrations, animation and closed captioning Show less

    • Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resort

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2003
      Freelance Graphic Designer
    • Locomotion Studios (subsidiary of Alchemy Studios (Systems))

      Feb 2003 - Apr 2005
      Motion Capture Specialist

      * Set up motion capture shoots for video games and motion pictures * Captured data of actors and animals with the Vicon 8 Motion capture camera system* Compiled motion capture data and reconfigure data (clean up insufficient data) using Body Builder and Work Station motion capture software for use as animation armature to drive 3D characters for CGI

    • Freelance (Self Employed)

      Jan 2008 - now
      Graphic Designer

      * Develop promotional materials such as logos, business cards, posters, CD and t-shirt designs for various entertainment clients* Create print ads for a variety of businesses, including automotive, public relations, and insurance companies* Produced web advertisements, newspaper ads, magazine ads, banners, posters, T-shirts, brochures, business cards, billboards and collateral materials for The Agency* Produced web advertisements, menus, banners, posters, T-shirts, promotional cards, business cards and collateral materials for Del Bravo Tequila* Produced web merchandise sales designs, coupon book designs and in-house promotional materials for Schlitterbahn waterpark Show less

    • New Braunfels Music

      Oct 2009 - Feb 2011
      Music Instructor/Sales Consultant

      * Taught beginning and intermediate students the fundamentals of music and hand technique for the bass guitar* Handled shipping, receiving and management of inventory* Assisted customers with recommendations of music and musical instrument selections

    • Del Bravo Tequila

      Aug 2015 - now
      Graphic Designer

      I am a freelance designer that works in a part time to nearly full time capacity for this boutique tequila manufacturer.

    • Pinot's Palette

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
      Painting Instructor

      • Lead Artist - Teach a pre-chosen painting from Pinot's Palette library within a 2-3 hour time frame in party atmosphere• Floor Artist - Assist lead artist in teaching pre-chosen painting one on one with patrons• Submit paintings to be considered for the Pinot's Palette teaching library• Distribute marketing materials and general studio maintenance

    • Muse Paintbar

      Jan 2017 - Sept 2018
      Painting Instructor

      • Lead Artist - Teach a pre-chosen painting from Muse library within a 2-3 hour time frame in party atmosphere.• Floor Artist (Assist) - Assist lead artist in teaching pre-chosen painting one on one with patrons. Provide drinks and order food for patrons.• Submit paintings to be considered for the Muse teaching library and create master paintings to be displayed and taught.• Distribute marketing materials and general studio maintenance.

    • Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

      Sept 2018 - now

      • Lead Virginia and out of state school groups and private adult groups on museum and living history tours.

      • Historic interpreter at Jamestown Settlement

        Mar 2022 - now
      • Group Educator

        Sept 2018 - now
    • Muse Paintbar

      Feb 2019 - now
      Painting Instructor

      • Lead Artist - Teach a pre-chosen painting from Muse library within a 2-3 hour time frame in party atmosphere.• Floor Artist (Assist) - Assist lead artist in teaching pre-chosen painting one on one with patrons. Provide drinks and order food for patrons.• Submit paintings to be considered for the Muse teaching library and create master paintings to be displayed and taught.• Distribute marketing materials and general studio maintenance.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Greg Bumgardner
      John Carter Memorial Scholarship - Aug 1992 John Carter was an award winning artist and Illustrator. He is most famous for illustrating Elsie, The Bordon cow for to Bordon dairy company. He also illustrated the lesser known, Elmer. Mr. Carter set up a scholarship to be awarded after his death. At a college, ceremony I was the first recipient of the scholarship and was presented with a check and an autographed book of illustrators given to me by his wife, Mae Carter.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Musician

      Issued by Wimberley Flood Victims on Jul 2015
      Wimberley Flood VictimsAssociated with Greg Bumgardner