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Instructor & Curriculum Designer
Berkley, MI
Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Instructor & curriculum designer on the the ground floor of a new private art studio. Classes for adults and teens in design, sketch, and sculpture.
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S.T.A.G.E. Youth Director
STAGE Youth Ministry
Berkley, MI
Mar 2009 - Present (15 years 8 months)
Coordinated a shared youth and community program between four mainline churches.
Director of SYC Board – doubled the annual funds raised (compared to my predecessors), and did so with fewer fundraiser events.
Wrote curriculum and led weekly youth programs. Wrote curriculum and led weekly youth programs.
Recruited and trained volunteer leaders.
Organized weekly community lunch program for high school students.
Organized national mission trips, bi-annual retreats, and monthly community events.
Service Projects - organized and implemented locally, as well as in Detroit, Pontiac, and Toledo.
Grew attendance, outreach, and developed youth & young adult leadership.
Consistently operated under budget
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Design Freelance
nathanscreation
Royal Oak, MI
Aug 2008 - Jul 2013 (4 years 11 months)
Area of focus: Graphic, web, and concept promotions for non-profits, musicians, and religious organizations.
Web Graphic Design – Developed 6 sites. Partnered with a coder to compete for design bids.
Graphic Design for S.T.A.G.E. youth & community events, newsletters, promotions, apparel, and web design.
Video for the “Welcome Inn” Homeless Day Shelter, SOCH. Awareness and fundraising purposes.
Community Sensory Garden for children with disabilities, Berkley MI (in development).
Album Artwork for 9 records for artists including Dan Vaillancourt, At Average, The Northern Skies and Drake.
Music Promotions – Print media, online graphics, and merchandise. Music Promotions – Print media, online graphics, and merchandise.
Design promotions for NWL and SE Michigan ELCA Synods and the Episcopal Dioceses of SE Michigan
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Rock & Roll Camp Director/Creator
Fairview, MI
May 2005 - Jul 2013 (8 years 2 months)
Groups of High School youth are formed into bands and experience writing and recording original music, then perform for hundreds of peers at a music festival.
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3D Exhibit Designer
H.B. Stubbs Companies
Apr 2007 - Aug 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Areas of focus: Concepting, rendering, research, eco-initiative development, developing client presentations
Collaborated with 2D & 3D design teams plus engineers, project managers, and the clients.
Director of materials library.
Projects include: Panasonic (PMA, CES, NAB), Chrysler, Compuware, Chrysler Heritage Museum, Navy Seals, Healthyi, Lear, Bosch, Buick and more. Competed for Design Contracts (Compuware, Chrysler, Panasonic, etc).
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3D Designer
H.B. Stubbs Companies
2007 - 2008 (1 year)