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Department Chair, School of Design
Rasmussen University
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Managed the School of Design by crafting their curricula, working with subject matter experts, addressing student concerns, and guiding faculty.
Partnered with admissions, student advisors, deans, and instructional designers to improve the student experience by updating courses, sequencing, and communications.
I assembled an external Advisory Board to share their professional expertise and diverse perspectives on how to best influence the program offerings.
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Assistant Professor, School of Design
Rasmussen University
Brooklyn Park, MN
Apr 2008 - Sep 2020 (12 years 5 months)
Taught a wide variety of courses on campus, remotely, and online for the School of Design. Course topics included print, branding, video, motion, web, and UX.
Organized School of Design student shows for the Minnesota campuses at Colle+McVoy, 2010, 2011.
Hosted events on campus with guest speakers.
Designed and wrote for the faculty newsletter.
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Graphic Designer
Home Plans LLC
Minneapolis, MN
Aug 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year 3 months)
Design magazine covers, editorial spreads, and web graphics/layouts. Update web content and images via content management system.
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Graphic Designer
Eniva Corporation
Blaine, MN
Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 (2 months)
Design marketing collateral, logos, banners, and packaging graphics.
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Graphic Designer
Shepherd Incorporated
Dubuque, IA
May 2005 - May 2007 (2 years)
Designed textbook interiors, covers, and information graphics for students of all ages.
Designed, wrote, and brainstormed fresh ideas and content for the company quarterly newsletter.
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Production Artist
American Color Imaging
Aug 2003 - Apr 2005 (1 year 8 months)
Retouch photos and create photographic products. Train new employees on software and procedures.