Curriculum Vitae
education
2010-2013
Master of Fine Arts: Visual Arts
Marywood University
Thesis: Workspaces: How Your Workspace Environment Increases Productivity
2007-2010
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design
Dean’s list
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
2000
Associates Degree: Graphic Design
The Art Institute of York
teaching experience
2020-present
Corporate Instructor
Harrisburg University
Coursework development
Course taught: Design Fundamentals Fundamentals
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Online platform: Canvas
2018-present
Online Adjunct Instructor
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Ariz.
Courses taught: Fundamentals of Advertising, Advanced Design Practicum, Advanced Design Fundamentals, Design Thinking, Design Studio II, Design Studio III, Web Design II, Web Design III, Typography, and User Experience Design
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Online platform: LoudCloud
2015-present
Online Adjunct Instructor
HACC - Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, Harrisburg, Pa.
Courses taught: Vector Graphics/SVG for the Web (Adobe Illustrator), HACC’s Web Capstone Program, and
Website Design Fundamentals
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Digital Media Program Initiative advisor
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Curriculum development and course building using Brightspace (Desire2Learn).
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Develop and implement effective teaching strategies and technologies into lessons to appeal
to a wide variety of student skill levels and learning styles -
100% positive reviews on www.ratemyprofessors.com
2002-2003
In-Class Adjunct Instructor
The Art Institute of York, Pa.
Courses taught: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Website Design
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Taught several classes in website design, HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
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Enhanced course material with guest speakers, Skype interviews, print shop visits,
design research, and software demonstrations using the latest technologies
work experience
2007-2020
Senior Visual Designer / Digital Media Coordinator
Phoenix Contact, Middletown, Pa.
Support US product marketing, corporate communications, sales, distribution departments, and other Phoenix Contact subsidiaries to promote the company and its products through traditional and digital integrated marketing communications.
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Lead comprehensive user-centric designs and creative ideas for advertising concepts, video, photography, illustration,
digital, and social media -
Modernize design and messaging of corporate marketing and communications collateral, digital media, environmental graphics, packaging, and displays
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Produce customer application videos for national and global business units (scriptwriting, storyboarding,
directing, and post-production) -
Manage budgeted allowance for equipment, materials, and vendors
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Committee member for Digital Us and Wellness program initiatives
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Committed to positive communication and collaboration with internal and external audiences
to produce the best possible result -
Awarded President’s Club in 2016
2003-2007
Senior Graphic Designer
Marketing Works, York, Pa.
Responsible for conception, creative direction, project coordination, headline and copywriting support.
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Managed design projects for regional and national accounts
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Art direction in a fast-paced, deadline-driven advertising agency
1998-2002
Art Director
Sacunas & Saline, Harrisburg, Pa.
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Redesigned and launched branded packaging and creative corporate image campaigns
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Orchestrated photography and traditional media production with vendors
1999-2000
Designer
Interactive Core, York, Pa.
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Developed interactive and print solutions for national and regional clients
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Client collaboration developing maps, user interface, and optimized user experience
teaching service
2019 - present
Digital Media Program Initiative committee advisor and member
HACC, Central PA’s Community College
2015 - present
Web Program portfolio advisor
HACC, Central PA’s Community College
professional service
2012 - present
Member volunteer for events
AIGA, The Professional Association for Design
2019 - present
Digitalization Committee Member: Digital Us Program
Phoenix Contact USA
2010 - present
Wellness Committee Member
Phoenix Contact USA
2008 - 2010
Membership Chair for Central PA Chapter
AIGA, The Professional Association for Design
2006 - 2008
Board Secretary for Central PA Chapter
AIGA, The Professional Association for Design
2008 - 2009
Marketing and Communications Committee Co-chair
Theatre Harrisburg
2008
Graphic Design Committee Member
Hershey Symphony
published work
2016
GD USA - Graphic Design USA
Eagleview Technologies – Counting HCAs Advertisement
GOLD
2013
Hershey Company
Hershey Store, Times Square, NYC
Storefront Window Photography
awards/recognition
2018
Best print campaign, supplier more than $250 million
tED magazine
Cabinet Confidence program
2018
Most Innovative Product Campaign: Cabinet Confidence
Power/mation
2016
President’s Club Award for performance excellence
Phoenix Contact
2015
Brand Excellence Award
Phoenix Contact Germany
2007
Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) Communication Award
Tristan Associates Customer Campaign (Billboard, Direct Mail, and Advertising)
2006
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Communications Award
Radiolog-e Direct Mail Campaign and Website Design
2002
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Communications and Marketing Award
PA Beef Council - Customer Handbook Design
2003
National PR Week Communications Award
Susquenita School District Quarterly Publication Design
professional affiliations
1999 - present
AIGA, The Professional Association for Design
Member
2019 - present
Mechanicsburg Art Association
Member
2018 - present
PA Craftsman Guild
Member
skills
Art Direction
Budget Administration
Creative Strategy &
Concept Development
Project Management
& Work-flow Implementation
Marketing Strategy
Multichannel Communication
& Client Relations
Photography
Web Design & Animation
Social Media
SEO & UX/UI
Teaching & Curriculum
Development
Videography (Directing, Storyboarding, Filming & Editing)
digital media tools
Mac or PC
Brightspace (D2L)
LoudCloud
Blackboard
Camtasia
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Adobe XD
After Effects
Premiere
Audition
Dreamweaver
Microsoft Office
CMS websites
Sketch
fine art
2-D
3-D
Acrylics
Ceramics
Charcoal
Drawing
Oils
Sculpture
Watercolors
Wood