I am an illustrator and designer with over 25 years of experience creating print, digital and multimedia products ranging from technical illustration for textbooks and manuals to fun, playful imagery for local announcements. Open to any illustration need.

Buddy Rodgers

I am an illustrator and designer with over 25 years of experience creating print, digital and multimedia products ranging from technical illustration for textbooks and manuals to fun, playful imagery for local announcements. Open to any illustration need.

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I am an illustrator and designer with over 25 years of experience creating print, digital and multimedia products ranging from technical illustration for textbooks and manuals to fun, playful imagery for local announcements. Open to any illustration need.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Information Specialist at US Air Force
December 1, 2003 - September 1, 2007
Prepared original artwork, charts, and full-page layouts for publications, presentations, and displays to support local military community. Designed digitized logos, brochures, sculpture, and multimedia for public information programs. Hand-selected to fulfill a high percentage of requests from a small team. Produced hundreds of hours of weapon system video for pilots in training exercises. Designed and coded websites for Public Affairs to support ongoing public information programs.
Chief Command Presentations at HQ USAFE
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010
Served as Supervisory Visual Information Specialist responsible for maintaining Visual Information services for USAFE Commander, Vice Commander, and senior Headquarters staff. Directed a staff of seven graphic design & communications specialists and planned the operations of the Command Presentations office and USAFE Conference Center. Independently designed and directed 2-D/3-D artworks and displays for dissemination of command information in public information programs to audiences in Europe and the United States. Organized annual publications, presentations, set design, and multimedia products for command ceremonies and conferences.
Chief Command Presentations / Supervisory Visual Information Specialist at HQ USAFE
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010
Maintained Visual Information services for USAFE Commander, Vice Commander, and senior staff; directed a team of seven graphic design and communications specialists; planned operations; designed and directed 2-D and 3-D artworks and displays; produced annual publications, presentations, set design, and multimedia products for command audiences worldwide.
Visual Information Specialist at HQ US Air Force, Europe
December 1, 2003 - September 1, 2007
Directed and delivered VI support for USAFE Commander and senior staff. Led a team of seven graphic design & communications specialists; planned operations of the Command Presentations office and USAFE Conference Center. Independently designed 2-D and 3-D artworks, displays, and multimedia for public information programs; organized annual publications, presentations, set designs, and multimedia products; ensured on-brand visuals across products.
Chief, Command Presentations / Supervisory Visual Information Specialist at HQ USAFE
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010
Directed VI services for the USAFE Commander and staff; supervised a team of seven graphic design & communications specialists; planned and executed operations of the Command Presentations office and USAFE Conference Center. Created and coordinated 2-D and 3-D artworks, displays, and multimedia for public information programs; produced annual publications, presentations, and conference materials; ensured consistency with command branding and mission priorities.

Education

MFA, Fine Art - Painting at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
MA, International Relations at University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
BFA, Fine Art at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
MFA, Fine Art-Painting at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
MA, International Relations at University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
BFA, Fine Art at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
MFA in Fine Art - Painting at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
MA in International Relations at University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
BFA in Fine Art at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Java certification
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Javascript Basics
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
CSS Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Advanced Adobe Captivate
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Unity app development
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
HTML5 mobile development
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
DVS Video-teleconferencing
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Java Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Java Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certificate of Recognition - US Army MCoE Civilian of the Year
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certificate of Commendation - HQ US Air Force, Europe
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Fluffy's Funeral
    Painting I did of a couple neighborhood kids paying respects to a beloved pet.
    uniE621 Break time
    Illustration for an article about military life
    uniE621 Tomorrow's Air Force (2003)
    Assigned to illustrate a concept for a recruiting poster. illustrator graphicdesigner
    paper Various illustrations

    Illustrations I have been assigned to complete over the past decades.