Adam Sienicki
A Visual Prototype Engineer for Touchscape Corp., Adam is making demos for software in FLASH and developing some action scripting in FLASH.

Chris Nusbaum
After graduating in Fall 2000, Chris went to work for the Coridis Group who makes software for education and job training. As Multimedia Specialist, Chris is creating CD-ROMS and testing software for technical products.
Chris worked at Big Deal.com during his last quarter at AiPX and also on a Web Site for Desert Classic Institution for an independent study while in school. Chris found the authoring classes most helpful during his education at AiPX.

Dana Vitucci
A graduate of the Winter 2000 class, Dana is employed by Knowledgenet as a custom Graphic Design Artist. Dana is creating 3D and 2D objects that can be used in Knowledgenet’s interactive courses. Dana interned at Rainbow Studios prior to graduation.

Daniel Gimniss
Knowledgenet is home to Daniel who is an Interactive Product Develop using FLASH and PHOTOSHOP to develop e-learning simulations.

Danielle Ream
Entering the Web Site Administration program helped Danielle focus her previous training in design more specifically on today's new technology.
Danielle started working for the Concept Factory the night after she graduated. Designing and developing Web sites for clients such as Ray Tracey Jewelry and Chaos Comics, Danielle appreciates the training she received at The Art Institute. She says, "My education enhanced my web skills tremendously!"
Eventually Danielle would like to open her own Web development company. With the success she is experiencing early in her career, she is starting out on the right foot.

George Rudder
George believes that AiPX helps him “make it easier to visualize my goals and dreams.” Those goals and dreams included a career in the field of multimedia, where he could have fun in his job. Working as a Multimedia Designer, George is designing computer based training modules for many different company working with Authorware, Flash, and using his own drawing skills.
George’s goal? “To continue having fun at work!”

James West
A Web & Multimedia Coordinator for BBSI, a 95 year old international association of the professional salon industry, James is creating and maintaining six different association Web Sites and also creates and maintains the intranet system for the employee base. James also creates graphic, Web and multimedia designs of posters, presentations, etc. James graduated in Spring 2001.

Janel Yanez
Employed by Touchscape Corp. as a Multimedia Web Engineer, Janel is using FLASH Action Script to create functionality for user interface of future versions of Web applications. She also produces miscellaneous graphic projects in PHOTOSHOP, COREL DRAW, and PAGEMEKER.
Touchscape Corp. is a Web-based customer service software application developer and provider.

Jose Bolivar
Employed by Impact Media Labs, Jose is working as a FLASH Animator for the firm that specializes in front end and back end Web applications. He is responsible for the CD-ROM Anti-Smoking Campaign for the San Ramon School District.
Jose shares, “My ultimate goal is to have my own online presence in the form of an online men’s magazine called, “I-Catcher. com” that will cater to the male audience. A men’s magazine by men!”

Jose Rosales
Jose was hired by JHT Productions as the company's Webmaster after graduating with his associate's degree in Multimedia. While in school, Jose freelanced for Knowledgenet, giving him on-the-job experience in the field. Jose, who attended AI Phoenix after retiring from the Air Force, said that he could not have done his job without the basic skills he learned while in school. He hopes to develop his own Web hosting company in the future.
JHT is the only full-service multimedia facility in Arizona. The company does film/video production, CD-ROMs, Web site designs, and 3-D animations. JHT clientele includes the Arizona Biltmore, Camelback Inn Resort, and Desert Springs Resort in California.

Michael Alonzo
After graduation in Winter 1999, Michael was hired by Touchscape Corp., as a Visual Prototype Engineer. He is actively developing prototypes of upcoming features for the software and interface design. Working for Touchscape Corp. is great, according to Michael, because of the emphasis they place on the employee and a positive culture.
Michael believes that AiPX gave him the base knowledge of multimedia and the job gave him the experience. What’s in the future? Michael wants to help Touchscape Corp. succeed and then he can become a multimedia millionaire before he is 24 years of age!

Nicole Fasula
After interning for Zema Training, Nicole joined the firm after her graduation in Fall 2000. As a Multimedia Designer, Nicole is developing the “look” of a project by making it interactive and helps troubleshoot in other problem areas.
Zema Training develops computer based training materials and sales presentations.

Randy Cochran
After an externship at “NeoPlanet,” Randy now works for “Seven Worldwide, Inc.” as a Web designer and producer. Randy states that The Art Institute of Phoenix gave him, “contact with professionals in the field and taught me what was expected of me in the career field.”

Ryan Murphy
As a Visual Engineer, Ryan is using FLASH to develop applications for Touchscape Corp., job that he states is fun, exciting, and challenging. Crediting his education with giving him the foundation of skills necessary to be successful, Ryan hopes to become versatile enough to move within the multimedia industry.

Sandra Lundeen
Sandra’s goal in her education was to “be knowledgeable in all areas of multimedia and Web design so that I can produce what the client imagines.” Her education opened up a whole new career field in the area of multimedia. “The instructors were experienced in the classes they taught and there was so much support from fellow students, instructors, and school administrators.”
While a student, Sandra was able to secure a position as a full-time designer with “Go Daddy Software,” creating flash animations for the Web site software the company produced. After graduation, Sandra went with “Instruction Set, Inc.” a company that sells Web site software that helps the user easily create a Web site and can make it “live” in the Web.
Sandra’s position as Interactive Media Designer allows her to design and execute Flash animations for users to choose from and incorporate into their own Web sites.

Valeria Shpatserman
Working for Sun Tek Integrated Technologies, Valerie is a Web developer in charge of content, graphics, and Java Script coding for the company’s clients. She credits her education with, “helping me to learn a lot about the Web and Internet business. By going to school, I was able to comprehend my career dreams.”
Valerie is excited about the Web development and thinks that it is a great field to be in!

Warren Taylor
Graduating with an associate's degree in Multimedia, Warren is the Webmaster for the Michaels/Wilder Group, an advertising agency that offers Web host services. Warren started with the company one month prior to graduation.
Warren states that his education, especially the Future Trends class, has been used every day in his job. He also says, "The Art Institute has been a tremendous help for resources and on-going support."
As Webmaster, Warren's duties include designing, maintaining, and selling Web sites. He is also involved with virtual hosting. Clients include Gatorade, America West, Luby's, and Apollo College.

Robert Jaime
"Never replace a skill, talent, or quality you already have; rather, enhance and shape what you know and understand. The school will have resources and tools to help in this process, but ultimately you need to realize how they will work for you."
As the Graphic Artist for KNXV-TV ABC 15 and the Executive Producer for Big Shot Studios, it's rare to see Robert standing still. Since graduating in 2007 with his bachelor's degree in Digital Media Production, his typical day includes a variety of projects. Specifically, he designs graphics for newscasts, weather, reporters, editors, promotions, and any other department in need of graphics for advertising or news-related materials. His work also includes desiging Web content for the ABC15 Web site, such as Flash ads and news-related imagery, which can be very demanding. In his off time, Robert is running Big Shot Studios and teach an Art/Technology class at The Boys and Girls Club Teen Center. As an expert in digital media, Robert would attribute much of his success to both his technical and ethical methods he applies every day to his work. The knowledge he attained at The Art Institute of Phoenix further enhanced his skills and provided an outlet to showcase projects for critiques and creative input needed to help shape his ideas.

Arnold Guerrero
"The Art Institute of Phoenix offered me a firm foundation, lasting friendships, and life-long inspiration."
As a graduate in the bachelor's degree program for Multimedia & Web Design, Arnold has worked with TriWest Healthcare Alliance for the last nine years. TriWest, a local company, is one of the largest Department of Defense contractors in the United States. As a new graduate, Arnold began his career in the eLearning department and soon transitioned to Tri-West's in-house marketing department. As the Senior Multimedia Developer, Arnold serves as a "jack of all trades," from Web to video to print. Arnold has received personal accolades for his motion and graphic design work and would consider a promotion to Senior Developer as a key milestone in his career.

Aaron Fonseca
"Mr. Missal is always right."
Aaron graduated in the Media Arts & Animation program in September 2007. In his role as Multimedia Designer at Grand Canyon University, he utilizes his animation and Web design skills to enhance the online classes there. Aaron attributes his career progress to hard work and late nights.

James Koenig
"My education at The Art Institute of Phoenix has helped me grow in leaps and bounds to be a much stronger and well rounded artist and professional."
Action Illustrated, a Scottsdale-based company, is the largest provider of high-quality vector artwork used by screen printers, sign makers, and embroiderers. James serves as its Art Director and overssees the entire creative team. From conceptualization to creating and completing catalogs of vector artwork to Website layout and creating video tutorials, he loves it all. As one of the initial employees of Action Illustrated, James has had the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the company and its success as a forerunner in the industry. Completing his bachelor's degree in Media Arts & Animation helped shape not only his artistic skills, but also prepared him to serve in a supervisory role.

Jeffrey R. Jorgensen
"I'm grateful for the opportunity that was given to me upon my graduation from The Art Institute of Phoenix."
Movies like Minority Report have influenced Jeffrey, specifically its use of interaction between the actors and their surroundings. Graduating with a bachelor's degree in Digital Media Production in June of 2007, Jeffrey was able to connect his passion with a career. As an Interactive Designer with Santy Agency, a full-service ad agency, Jeffrey worked primarily on Web design and motion graphics for television commercials. One memory Jeffrey continues to take with him is his work with David Stipes. "He pushed us to excel in the program. It was very apparent that he was in it to help us succeed in our industry."

Cesar Tafoya
"Respect your fellow classamates. It goes a long way."
Since June 2006, Cesar's list of accomplishments include work on Curious George, the game Stargate Worlds and completing an internship with Sony Pictures Imageworks in Culver City, CA. As a graduate of the Media Arts & Animation program, Cesar has settled in to SpeakEasy FX, a smaller studio located in New Jersey that has grown to 30 artists. As an animator, Cesar's primary role is to animate 3D characters for The Sesame Street Animated Show. Cesar's involvement in a variety of projects has made him incredibly diverse in producing Flash work, storyboarding, and directing.

Todd Bromley
"The one thing I will be thankful for is the quality of the teachers. Without them I would not be where I am now."
AS a graduate of the Media Arts & Animation program, Todd uses his skills each day as a multimedia designer at Grand Canyon University. In his role as multimedia director, Todd's responsibilities include creating multimedia enhancements that are inserted into the online classroom to help students. Todd has been with this company since September 2008, and loves going to work every day.

Christopher Kautz
"One of my instructors had the gift for making students NOT want to let her down. So I tried really hard to go above and beyond in her classes and applied that same thinking to all of my work. I still maintain that principle today."
In March 2007, Christopher graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Interactive Media Design program. He launched his own business, Pundit Media, LLC, and now works with both small and large clients. Christopher's locally-based company offers a full range of services including Web site development, corporate identity, interactive learning applications, and much more. His client base includes companies like Honeywell and PetSmart. As a small business owner, Christopher's goal is to establish long-term customer relationships and provide high quality work for businesses through the United States and Canada.