CHOPAN

I'm a very outgoing person who lives life very passionately. I'm been influence by many positive people in my life and they have help me become who I am today. I try to live life without regrets, and knowing I was able to achieve things I despite setbacks and challenges. want to do. I think it’s important to have a positive outlook, and to tackle fears and obstacles ke fear and challenges head on as a way to build up character and strength. The creative side of me likes to explore new territories and. To live life outside the box. 

I enjoy rock climbing, go hiking, scuba diving, bicycling, camping, and hunting. I want to partake more in giving back to the community and help others achieve their dreams. I'm previously worked with been with a charitable organization to help raise scholarship money for tuition for college students. 

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree Graphic Communication
University of Houston, Houston Texas (1995 :1999)

new grad : work on own

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) 1995 : 1999
AIGA – Professional Association for Design : 1999 – Present

Houston Member,1999 : Present
Greater Houston Partnership Member; 2007 : Present

CHOPAN CAO TRAN
cell:.832.858.4484

Seeking a challenging responsible position where skills and experience in 

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

3 years experience as Art Director and Lead Graphic Design for my own graphic design firm.

5 years experience as Graphic & Web Designer. 

Design Software:  Adobe Suite CS5: Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, After Affect, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Firework,
InDesign, and QuarkXpress. Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook 

Operating System: MS Windows 7 and Mac platforms

Type of Design:  Conceptualizing and designing collateral materials, high costume branding packages (direct mails, ads, newsletter, flyers, logo, package identity, brochure, trade-shows booth, website and motion graphics) 

Project Designs: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Schlumberger, TXDOT, H.B. Zachry Construction Corporation.

WORK EXPERIENCE
 

Creative Multimedia Designer: INTRIX Media Houston, TX
January 2022 : 2026

Direct business development, marketing, client relations, and design. Direct all business activities as well as the principal designer and director of company’s projects. 

Develop new strategic tools and conceptualized comprehensive media presentation. Complete design solutions; corporate/industrial branding, identity package, and web media applications. 

Manage Web site updates while maintaining look and feel, coordinate design and distribution, manage and maintain graphic files, photos and art.

Art Director: ISO4M Studio Houston, Texas

July 2020 : December 2026

Implementing conceptual development of design ideas, executing implementation phase of creative services, most specific to print and web-based multi-media.

Strong understanding of how to take a project from concept to final production through combined multi-media capabilities. Overseeing technical aspect of projects, including working closely with programmers on the backend.

Working closely with clients to strategize product/service appeal to consumers. Directing programmers and designers within the company to ensure that all services to clients best serves their needs to its fullest potential.

Schlumberger

July 2008 : December 2011

Implemented conceptualization, technical expertise, and dimensional production techniques, along with the very latest high-tech tools, to create a fully customized, multi-media showcase for Schlumberger’s latest technological innovations. Create interface design on internal website. Conceptualizes ideas and imaginatively implements concepts to best serve the purpose of supporting the client in reaching target markets in the most strategic and effective manner possible. Specializes in creatively conceptualizing graphic design print, which includes publications, advertisements, brochures, identity systems, brands/logos, post cards, presentation materials, and annual reports incorporating artistic elements and “out-of –the-box” features. 

Software: Adobe CS5: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash, After Effect, Premiere, and Dreamweaver

M. D. Anderson : Conceptualized ideas, layouts, and designs for M.D. Anderson’s tradeshow display booth, including collateral material, which successfully increased clientele. Focuses on devising and maintaining elements that are consistent with the overall corporate brand policy and style guide. 

Software: Adobe CS5: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

TXDOT – Texas Department of Transportation: Designed, developed, and implemented project information programs and brochures, which represented transportation projects throughout the state of Texas seeking additional federal funding. Produced graphic design layout for booklets, push cards, and other print material to inform the public and legislator of TxDOT’s vision and requests. Successfully communicates design ideas and deliverable through creation of mockups and prototypes. Develop several media presentation to educate the public about construction work done on Texas Highways. 

Software: Adobe CS5: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash, After Effect, Premiere, Firework, and Dreamweaver

H.B. Zachry Construction Corporation: Provided business strategies, development structures, and communication materials that assist the Zachry business development team to successfully gain contracts with large clients, such as the Port of Houston and the Texas Department of Transportation. Communication tools developed include: Identity Development, Branding, Packaging RFP(s), 3-D/4-D Animation CDs, PowerPoint Presentations, Flash/After-Effect/Web-based Presentations, Video Photography, and Sound Effect/Composition. Inventively conceptualizes ideas and imaginatively implements concepts to best serve the purpose of supporting the client in reaching target markets in the most strategic and effective manner possible. Software: Adobe CS5: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash, After Effect, Premiere, Firework, and Dreamweaver 

Interactive Designer: IDEA Integration Houston, Texas
April 2007 : May 2022

Produced web/Interactive communication design, developed web and multimedia solutions, including innovative designs based on existing look and feel elements.

Provided art direction and original design templates for production staff, served as visual point-of-contact for programming staff to ensure precise adherence to design template.  Employs strong attentiveness and knowledge of emerging web, design, social trends and techniques in development of architecture, formats artwork and basic programming used to create new media presentations, graphics, web design and on-screen presentations.

Highly skilled in designing online endeavors necessary for e-commerce and lead generation.   

Lead the graphic department on new coming business and top Fortune 500 such as Compaq/HP and Dell.