Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals For superior performance as an instructor and for the research and implementation of new technologies Certificates of Commendation For superior performance as an instructor and creation of training aids using digital media Letters of Appreciation For various Unit logos and other graphic creations United States Marine Corps AWARDS United States // Security Forces, infantry, instructor trainer - Creation and implementation of digital media for training and operations - Adaptable to varied workloads, prioritized tasks, and independent decision-making ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously - Worked with Cross Functional Teams - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operations U.S. MARINE CORPS 1995-2012 United States // Founder - Creation and implementation of digital media use within the virtual environment of Second Life - Creation of all digital media, motion graphics and audio WOUNDED WARRIOR SL 2008-Present - Logo and graphic design - Web design and implementation - Motion graphics -Areial and still photography FREELANCE DESIGNER 2013-Present EXPERIENCE Life member and yearly Toys for Tots participant and collector. ACTIVE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE COMMUNITY Aerial Filming and Photography 3DR SOLO UAV Studio One version 3 PRESONUS Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Visio. MICROSOFT OFFICE Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects with Maxon Cinema 4d, Premiere Pro, Audition, Media Encoder, Acrobat Dreamweaver, Flash, Encore, Bridge. ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD SKILLS - Curriculum developer - Instructor trainer - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operator - Seargent and Staff Non-Commissioned Officer career distance education - Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher - Adobe products, inclusive of Photoshop - Macromedia products, inclusive of Flash and Dreamweaver UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1997-2003 Bacholor of Fine Arts - Digital Media Production - Cumulative GPA: 4.0 - Summa Cum Laude - Academic Honors Club, Digital Media Production Club, - Graphic Design Club, Web Design Club. - Presidents Lists duration of education. SANFORD-BROWN COLLEGE 2013-2016 EDUCATION Retired U.S. Marine and graduate of Sanford-Brown College. Active with digital media and design through my military career and focused on within my studies. I am striving to better my skills within the various realms of digital media production. It is my goal to become a valuable asset to an organization in which I can utilize my creative skills along with my leadership abilities. PHONE: EMAIL: WEB: SOCIAL: 908-809-8835 [email protected] www.chrissoldano.com christopher-soldano-b7696225(LinkedIn) 1 Felicia Court, Flemington, New Jersey 08822 * References may be furnished upon request Christopher Soldano