Mark W. Somerville
357 Randolph St.
Napa, Ca. 94559
(707) 226-3909


mark@somerreign.com





Programs
      
       3D:
Maya
3dsMax
Lightwave
Animation: Master
Adobe After Effects

       2D:
Adobe Photoshop
Flash
PageMaker
Dreamweaver

      
Languages
      
       HTML
DHTML (Javascript)


      
Art Shows
      
       JET Framing and Gallery,                     Cambria, California
June-July 1998
Billed as 'Phantastic Art' by one of the 3 local papers to publish a large full color image.


       The Excellent Center For The Arts                     Grover Beach, California
March-April 1998
Opened in conjunction with the science-fiction play "Artifact".

       Online Portfolio at: www.marksomerville.com including Demo Reel (MPEG 10,176Kb).



Employment History

      
       Office Depot                       Napa, California
November 2002 - April 2005      Customer Service Technician
  • Provided support for users of graphic and other software.
  • Provided advice and support for users of networking equipment, printers and other peripherals.
  • Gave impromptu lessons in adding PCI/AGP/memory cards and new drives (CD/DVD/Hard Drives) to PCs.
  • Received two promotions and two employee of the month awards.

       Somerreign Web Resource Generation                     Napa, California
June 2000 - Present Independent Business
  • Designed, built and maintained web sites (see: www.somerreign.com).
  • Responsible for all content, code and images.
  • Provided GIF animation, custom Photoshop work, and Javascript.


Prior Employment History will show work ethic, ability to show dedication, and a drive toward perfection.
      
       The Inn at Morro Bay                     Morro Bay, California
April 1995 - September 2000    Waiter, Inn at Morro Bay
  • Shift Leader; responsible for final decision making.
  • Referred to VIP tables, requested by regular customers.
  • Responsible for perfect presentation; representing the Inn at public events.

       The Inn at Napa Valley                     Napa, California
January 1990 - April 1994    Waiter, Inn at Napa Valley
  • Worked closely with the Head Chef.
  • Employee of the year award.



Education
      
      
  • Two years working at the art program at Napa Valley College;
    other courses pursued during this time were mostly in psychology and philosophy.
  • Self-Educated in computer building and graphics software.
  • Life-long self education in the arts.