Nick J. Steglich's Extensive Resume

Bachelors Degree in Computer Graphics Design and Animation
May 1999 University of Massachusetts at Amherst

To use my skills, experience and training to help further my professional career in a field that utilizes my creative energy.

2012 - Present : Sign Effects, Inc. - www.SignEffects.com
Designer, Production & Manufacturing, Installations

Complete and collaborative design of a wide range of decals, signage and vehicle lettering/wraps
Layout and application of cut vinyl, wide-format printed vinyl, and carved & extruded lettering
Full production of signage from raw materials to finished product
Installation of various signage using industry-standard techniques

1999 - Present : Focus Power - www.FocusPower.com
Co-Founder - Graphic Artist/Animator/Web Designer

Direct and provide quality services such as Graphic Design, Internet Development, and Multimedia Programming
Meet and confer with clients, write proposals and manage their projects to completion
Assign tasks to co-workers and manage client/worker relationships
Clients have included:Cape Ann Tree Service, Heather Famico for Ward 2 - Salem, MA, The Witches Cup Bike Race, Bentley College, Ferdie’s Soccer-Magic, Ferdie's Soccer-Magic International, Salem Cycle, Marblehead Cycle, Pedipress, The Tree House Charlatans (a band out of Gloucester, MA), Vinyl Square (a band out of Westford, MA), Meridian (a band out of Rowley, MA), Northeast Hardscapes, Iraqi Children's Art Exchange, Chelsea’s Fine Clothing for Women, Revolve, Divinities, Gasper Enterprises' Domino’s Pizza, Pamplemousse, Little Lulu’s, Holeshot Tattoo, David Davinchi (an R&B Recording Artist), The Setup Machine for Lightwave, Blazen Hats, and others

Sept. 2002 - April 2005: Positronic Design - www.PositronicDesign.com
Website Design/Graphic Design/Project Management

Designed and assembled webites for a variety of clients and businesses
Managed high-end projects from conception and storyboard to completion of specified terms and goals in a timely fashion
Created original artwork, animations, Flash content, and web content
Designed artwork and arranged for multiple print projects

Jan. 2002 - May 2002 : University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Graphic Artist/Animator for Live Show (Transformations)

1997- May 2004 : University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Director of Final Animation

Directed and supported students in final animation
Supervised teaching assistants in grading and creating assignments
Assisted in ideas, process, and storyboard for 3D animation - Managed the final project to completion
First and only to fully complete an animation by the deadline

Teaching Assistant

Facilitated teaching of Computer Science 591K, a graduate level 3D computer animation class created by Adam Lavine, founder of Specular International - Tutored students
Developed project conception - Assessed student projects for grading

Animator, Graphic Artist, and Multimedia Programmer for the Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Assisted in creation of multimedia tutoring systems
Created 2D and 3D animations of parts and methods of fabrication
Designed and implemented the creation of the Die Casting Tutor, graphic interface for the CD-ROM, and introduction to the tutors
Designed cover and label art for CD

1998 - 1999 : Gravity Switch - www.GravitySwitch.com - Northampton, MA
Intern - Created multimedia presentations for use on the web and CD-ROM

Volunteer Work

2016 - Present : The Tri State Trek - Bicycle ride to find a cure for ALS - Put on by ALS TDI
3-day Road Crew & Team Support

Fundraised for Team Truman, and ALS TDI in general
Lettered team van with personalized graphics, including a QR code which brings the viewer to the donation page
Aided stranded and injured cyclists while on the 3 day, 280 mile ride
Collaborated with other team members to provide the quickest and best response to rider issues
Was aksed to head the road crew for 2020 and beyond. The 2020 ride was cancelled due to Covid-19 health issues, but should resume in 2021, and I will happily take up my new position then.