Kenneth Shinabery

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Kenneth Shinabery

Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication (focus on Film/Animation)

Lead Creative - Advertising

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  • 10036 New York City
  • United States

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Personal information

Professional experience

  • Employment status
    Freelancer

Educational background

  • 2008 - 2008
    New York University's Deutsches Haus

    German Level 2 (A1.2), N/A

    Affliliated with the Goethe-Institute (Goethe-Institut) Hours Completed: 25

  • 2008 - 2008
    Deutsche Sprachschule

    German Level 1, N/A

    Deutsche Sprachschule at the United Nations International School Hours Completed: 34

  • Sep 1995 - Jun 1999
    Middle Tennessee State University

    Mass Communications, Bachelors Degree

    Major: Mass Communications (focus: Film, TV, Computer Animation) Minors: Art (focus: Graphic Design) Psychology (focus: Advertising Psychology)

  • Sep 1994 - Jun 1995
    Alabama State University

    Honors Humanities

    While at Alabama State University, I was very active with the college and various organizations. I also taught grad students how to use Photoshop and various other graphic programs. I transfered to Middle Tennessee State University the following year.

  • Languages
    English (First language), German (Good knowledge)

About me

In 2000 I moved to New York City to work on a feature film. Since then I have been working in the film, television, and commercial production.  My background includes working in management and as a creative.  I am experienced in working in advertising, marketing, branding, and graphic design.

I have performed many roles over the years such as: Production Coordinator, Assistant Art Director, 1st Assistant Director, Talent Coordinator, Casting Coordinator, Associate Producer, etc. Because of this I have a proven track record of working with various producers, directors, agencies, and clients.

I have even crossed over to the other side of the camera. I have appeared on commercials and television shows not only in America but in Germany as well. My appearances on German TV include a music video for the group Rapsoul, and Popstars: du und ich.

I have designed graphics for print advertisements, on-air, props, apparel, etc. My artwork has appeared on networks such as MTV, Nickelodeon, CBS, and Logo. I have also created graphics for such shows as The Ellen Degeneres Show, Nickelodeon’s U-Pick Live, and The Big Gay Sketch Show. More recently I have created designs for Bravado Inc.’s 2010 Harley Davidson Collection.

In 2010 I was selected as a winner of Adobe's 5 Weeks of 5 Competition. The competition was in conjunction with the release of Adobe CS5. As a result I was awarded a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS5.

My artwork is versatile and appeals to various demographics. I stay up to date on the current design trends as well as on urban / street art. I have been trained in Character Design and Development also.  I do my best to stay on top of current trends in German advertising.

I am an established photographer as well. My photographs demonstrate that I have a creative eye and that I see the world in a very unique way. I have successfully shot various spec ads, in which I was not only the photographer but the lead creative as well.  Some my photographs have also been featured in various travel blogs.

I have created spec ads for Vespa, Brooklyn Brewery, and The American Natural History Museum. In 2011, I released spec print ad series for Coca-Cola which can be viewed on my portfolio.  Currently I am beginning production on a spec print ad series for Starbucks and an ad campaign for a men's accessory company.

I feel that my experiences and versatility make me a prime candidate for any advertising, publishing, or apparel design position. My experience working with producers, agency, and clients also makes me a valuable asset to have on a team.

In 2008, I married a German.. Since then I have completed a Level 1 German Course at the United Nations School's Deutsche Sprachschule Program and a Level 2 (A1.2) German Course at New York University's Deutsches Haus which is accredited by the Geothe Institut. Since then I have continued my studies in the German language.  We are planning to relocate to Germany in the Spring of 2012 either to Düsseldorf or Berlin.
 

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