Ronnie Bates has eleven years of experience in the field of graphic design, focused primarily on multimedia and web-based interface design. He has worked with digital media for a wide range of applications. His understanding of the production process, as well as the underlying design, allows him to contribute throughout the many phases of multimedia design and development. With his critical eye, high personal standards, knowledge of production tools and techniques, and ability to understand the client's point of view, Ronnie regularly meets or exceeds client expectations.

Ronnie holds a degree in Applied Arts from the Art Institute of Dallas.

Ronnie's experience includes the following:

• Directed a team of artists on a large computer-based learning project for a Big 3 accounting firm.
• Was responsible for visual design in consulting engagements, from proof-of-concept visioning prototypes to finished applications.
• Designed and produced Ariel's internal marketing and corporate identity packages.
• Had Art Director responsibilities for resource management, performance reviews, and budgets for a team of 70 instructional designers, writers, programmers, media specialists and professional staff.
• Was Director of Media Production, managing a team of media specialists, including illustrators, animators, print specialists, and audio engineers.
• Produced illustrations for computer-based learning applications on platforms such as NeXT, Sun, Macintosh, PC and Compact Disc Interactive.
• Worked directly with clients such as ABN-Amro, Sprint, John Deere, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Aetna, Frito-Lay, Apple Computers, Anheuser Busch, Southland Corporation, Chrysler, Ford, Netscape, Federal Express, and many more.

In the past, he has worked on systems for the following clients:

When away from the computer, Ronnie enjoys painting in oils. His series of jazz and blues legends has been showcased in several Dallas area galleries. Ronnie also studies the guitar, and can occasionally be seen with his band, Bupkus, at several less than discriminating local venues.