{andrew vickers}

my attitude and character

When I was a little kid, if I wasn't drawing I was fooling around on a Tandy 1000 with its terrible paint software, or screwing up something my I had to fix. That was one of the benefits of having a dad who owned a Radio Shack. Memories and experiences such as those have made me the creator and tech guru I am today.

I am very passionate about the industry I am involved with, and at a young age I received national recognition for my work. From my childhood it was just natural for me to become the designer-coder-troubleshooter-decision maker guy. This diverse skill set is evident throughout my entire career, be it web, multimedia, motion, branding, or print.

My goal is to make you successful. There is no limit to what I am capable of. My desire is to be challenged and to challenge potential clients to think outside-the-box and provide them with a well thought out and executed solution. Content is no longer king, the people and the community are. Not only will I give you what you want, but also what your users want.

On a more personal note I'm obsessed with music, photography, cooking and my dogs.

I'm a huge Prog Rock fan, and find myself on www.progarchives.com every day. I was a big "Floyd-nut" in high school, but now find myself appreciating anything that Steven Wilson is involved with.

I love my pets, they are my kids. I have a great dane,black lab and a cat. My house is full of hair...which makes up for "the lack there of" on my head. I can't seem to stay out of the kitchen, and in that time I've created once of the best batches of salsa you'll ever taste.

{my experience}

my professional career

Antidote X – May 2010 to present

Creative Director

Antidote X – August 2009 to May 2010

Designer, Interactive, Motion and 3D

MIMA Summit - 2009

Presenter

Presented at the MIMA Summit on online video.

Rasmussen College – April 2008 to April 2010

Adjunct Instructor - Digital Design

• 3d Animation
• DVD Authoring
• Motion Graphics
  
  

DreamWorld Studios – January 2006 to
August 2009

Lead Designer

• Silver Davey Award - Collins College
• Silver Communicator Award - Collins College
• First Place - Grain Belt Premium video contest
  
  

The Richard Diercks Co.– November 2002 to
August 2005

Lead Designer/ DVD Author

{my recommendations}

why people enjoy working with me

“Andy is one of the most talented designers I have had the pleasure of working with. His dedication, passion and skills to his craft make him a person I will always recommend!”

Kurt Schmidt
Interactive Director
DreamWorld Studios

“Andy is a brilliant asset to the Rasmussen College, Eden Prairie campus and its students. In addition to the professional experience he brings to the classroom, Andy offers superb one-on-one guidance to his students. I’ve routinely seen him mentoring his students for extended periods of time, preparing them personally and professionally for the industry he knows so well.”

Brooks Doherty
Academic Dean
Rasmussen College

“Talented, versatile, reliable and fearless. Andrew took on any project that was thrown at him no matter how bizarre and always produced fantastic work. He was never afraid to try new things or learn new software/techniques. A digital media Swiss Army Knife.”

Chad Amborn
Animator/Digital Artist
Forensic Video Inc./The Richard Diercks Co.