Kenneth Cordy

Talented, Multifaceted Multimedia Designer, Motion Designer, Animator, Audio & Video Post-Production Professional

Full-time permanent or long-term contract work in multimedia, video editing, motion graphics, or audio/video production or post-production.

KIK Custom Products/KIK Consumer Products (BioLab Division)
Lawrenceville, GA
July 2017 – present
Senior Multimedia Designer/Video Producer & Editor/Motion Designer
• Produced, designed, edited, and delivered both partner-facing and consumer-facing videos and filmed ads for wide variety of pool care product brands: BioGuard, Natural Chemistry, Clorox Pool, etc.
• Developed package and label print designs for Clorox Pool brand products, including setting design style for Clorox Spa line.
• Design and execution of digital and print promotional and advertising pieces for pool care brands, including brochures, product catalogs, product info sheets, trade show displays, in-store displays, and online store imagery

The Weather Channel
Atlanta, GA
August 2010 – July 2017
Broadcast/Motion Designer
• Helped create and maintain production and delivery processes for on-air daily graphics for live broadcast; solely responsible at some periods for all live graphics coverage
• Translated complex meteorological concepts into accessible, designed graphics packages and explainers using 2D and 3D animation and compositing to accompany on-air coverage
• Built and programmed VizRT templates for producers, allowing automation of repetitive processes
• Developed new ways to implement interactive design on weather.com main page to promote original programming on network
• Acknowledged for variety of knowledge and dedication to creating quality work
• Worked on award-winning TWC Android App campaign (Shorties Award: Bronze for In-App or Gaming Advertising)

Lockheed Martin TSI (formerly Universal Systems and Technology, Inc./UNITECH) 
Orlando, FL
September 2005 - August 2010
Graphics Specialist/Compositor/Video Editor
• Brought expertise in design, motion graphics, compositing, editing, and DVD authoring to assemble and deliver video presentations for corporate sales and trade shows
• Added value to computer-based training courses by providing high-end design and animation elements to course lessons
• Acknowledged for wide range of skills, and ability to produce quality work on short turnaround times

Freelance Work
September 2000 - present
Art Director/Graphic Designer/Compositor/Video & Audio Post-Production
• Facilitated film projects through full-service post-production (editing, color timing/correction, sound mix, delivery formats), providing special effects, web and social media design work, and print artwork
• Provided services in design and motion graphics to help package and promote client products both in print form and online across video services and social media
• Part of award-winning SFX team for TV pilot Mr. Lockjaw (Best SFX, Macabre Faire Film Festival Winter 2016)
• Color-correction, sound design, sound and music mixing, editing work, and print/web promotional and marketing designs for award-winning independent feature La Vie Magnifique de Charlie (Best Narrative Feature, 2017 Baltimore Int'l Black Film Festival)

Education & Certifications
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media
GPA: 3.79 out of 4.0; Graduated Cum Laude

VizRT
VizGuru Certification