I’m a versatile creative professional blending fine art, illustration, and multimedia with a passion for teaching and storytelling. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals and dynamic experiences that inspire others through hands-on learning and innovative projects. Over the years I've created original artwork, led art and design classes, built marketing websites, and produced live webcasts, always focusing on clear communication, collaboration, and quality craft.…

J Tony Smith

I’m a versatile creative professional blending fine art, illustration, and multimedia with a passion for teaching and storytelling. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals and dynamic experiences that inspire others through hands-on learning and innovative projects. Over the years I've created original artwork, led art and design classes, built marketing websites, and produced live webcasts, always focusing on clear communication, collaboration, and quality craft.…

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I’m a versatile creative professional blending fine art, illustration, and multimedia with a passion for teaching and storytelling. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals and dynamic experiences that inspire others through hands-on learning and innovative projects.

Over the years I’ve created original artwork, led art and design classes, built marketing websites, and produced live webcasts, always focusing on clear communication, collaboration, and quality craft.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Fine Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created and sold original artwork and designs.
Art Instructor and Instructional Designer at Painting with a Twist & Paint the Town
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led painting and knitting classes for groups of 1-70.
Instructor at Galileo Learning
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Taught middle school students web development and game design.
Instructional Designer / Educator at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Created innovative online classes for art students.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2007
Designed for brochures, websites, and magazine advertisements; published 300+ illustrations for the Piano Town education book series.
Art Director, Web Designer, Online Producer at Alphabird
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Created and maintained marketing websites.
Art Director, Web Designer, Online Producer at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Created and maintained marketing websites.
Art Director, Web Designer, Online Producer at Dimmick & Fornari Advertising
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Created and maintained marketing websites.
Webcast Manager at On24
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Produced more than 1,000 live streaming audio and video webcasts, with custom web pages, and nurtured more than 30 daily client relationships.
Substitute Teacher K-12 (Leadership) at Scoot Education
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Taught classrooms across multiple grade levels and subjects, demonstrating leadership in maintaining structured, positive learning environments and applied conflict resolution and behavior management strategies to support student engagement and safety.
Associate Producer at Sega and 3DO
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Led game development projects, managed teams, and coordinated milestones.
Product Acquisition Supervisor at Sega of America / Sega Japan
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Directed game acquisition efforts, liaising between third parties, Sega of America, and Sega of Japan.
Associate Producer at West Coast Live
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993
Produced and directed a nationally broadcast public radio show with a live audience.
Art Instructor at Galileo Learning
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Taught middle school students web development and game design.
Instructional Designer / Online Instructor at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Created innovative online classes for art students.
Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-Employed / Piano Town
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2007
Designed for brochures, websites, and magazine advertisements; published 300+ illustrations for the Piano Town piano method education book series.
Leadership Substitute Teacher K-12 at Scoot Education
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Taught classrooms across multiple grade levels and subjects, demonstrating leadership in maintaining structured, positive learning environments and applied conflict resolution and behavior management strategies to support student engagement and safety.
Product Acquisition Supervisor at Sega of America / Sega
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Directed game acquisition efforts, liaising between third parties, Sega of America, and Sega of Japan.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English/American Literature & Theater Arts (Film Emphasis) at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
High School Diploma at Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986
Eagle Scout Award at Boy Scouts of America
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
B.A. in English/American Literature & Theater Arts (Film Emphasis) at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
High School Diploma at Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

Eagle Scout Award
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Eagle Scout Award
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level