My Resumé
Career Objective
My goal is to foster a change in student thinking from technology and the digital arts as just an elective to being a viable career choice. The ability to collaborate creativity with technology are skills not possessed by everyone. To convince students who do have this talent that it is a gift and can be taken into the real world as a viable career path and succeed is my ultimate goal.
Work Experience
Computer Technology and Digital Design Teacher Braden Middle School (via Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus - ATECH), August 2017 - Present
Digital Design - A high school level curriculum aimed at preparing eighth grade students for careers in the digital arts. Curriculum encompasses the Macintosh operating system, design fundamentals and principles, typography, color, printing practices and fundamentals, media law, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. Students in this program receive a high school technology credit upon completion.
Computer Technology - Responsible for curriculum and educating grades 6-8. Coursework in computer science, computer technology and systems, Internet Best Practices, including Media Law, Digital Citizenship & Internet Safety, Google and Adobe applications.
Assistant Technology Coordinator, Community Engagement Designer and Webmaster, Buckeye Local School District, Ashtabula, Ohio, August 2017 - Present
Assistant Technology Coordinator: Management and/or supervision of IT Consultants, management and distribution of professional development of software systems district wide, technology and curriculum research and development, district Chromebook management and administration, technology management (Help Desk), district inventory management, vendor relations, clock and bell management
Community Engagement Design and Distribution: District webmaster, monthly local newspaper design, layout, design, and research of fall, spring and summer newsletters in coordination with the Ashtabula County Medical Center, district brand identity manager, LED signage management, production and editing of superintendent messages.
Computer Technology, Digital Arts Teacher, Conneaut High School, September 2016 - July 2017
Responsible for curriculum and educating grades 9-12. Electives include Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Programming, Microsoft Publisher, Web Design, Computer Graphics & Animation, Keyboarding.
Art Department Manager, Wholesale Imprints, June 2013 - September 2016
Management of work-flow, art development, art schedule and silk screen separation process. Skills in design, time-management, organization, leadership, and customer communication and interaction.
Director of Creative Services (Contract), World Health Networks, August 2012 - October 2015
Responsible for design and implementation of all marketing and sales materials both digital and print, brand identity, health station signage and graphics, interactive design, and web design and graphics.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist - 2002 - Present
Commissioned for a broad spectrum of graphic design and fine art including brand identity, Website design, flash animations, brochures, media kits, package design, illustration, and digital artwork.
Graphic Designer /Multimedia Author, Lifeclinic International, Inc. - Mentor, Ohio. August 2005 - February 2011
Lead graphic designer for all marketing materials both digital and print, kiosk user interface and interactive design, trade show displays, and web design and graphics.
Public Affairs Specialist, United States Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Portsmouth, Virginia, December 2002 – December 2004
Served as a primary communications link to the news media, surrounding community, other military services, government agencies and the Coast Guard’s internal audience. Application of skills in graphic design, Web design, photography, videography, public speaking, media relations, and journalism.
Search & Rescue/Law Enforcement, United States Coast Guard Station Fairport, OH - October 2000 - November 2002
Responsible for multi-mission services in search and rescue, maritime safety and security, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement, and aids to navigation.
