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Media Arts Educator
Louisville, KY
Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Interactive Media Pathway: 2023-Present - Developing course curriculum and lesson planning for a four-course sequence that aligns with Kentucky Media Arts Academic Standards, CTE Program of Studies objectives, and Industry Certification objectives that are KY state-approved for Interactive Media pathways (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, XD, and Figma).
Web Development Pathway: 2020-Present - Developed course curriculum and lesson planning for a four-course sequence that aligned with Kentucky Computer Science Standards, CTE Program of Studies objectives. Students learned the industry standards using Adobe Photoshop, XD, Figma, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript).
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Creative Development Designer
Self
New Albany, IN
Jan 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Working as a freelance designer on a variety of design projects for different
clients.
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Creative Manager
Stry-Lenkoff
Louisville, KY
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Collaborated with Fortune 500 (Disney, Marvel, Universal) accounts/ design
teams and in-house teams (art production, sales, finance, packaging and
shipping) to manage accounts and custom projects.
Researched trends and presented opportunities for account growth.
Ensured brand standards.
Managed art department to identify, strategize, schedule, and direct projects based on business objectives from conception to completion.
Promoted products to retail buyers and account reps at trade shows. Initiated successful company re-branding to establish a positive presence and better name recognition; increased overall sales with retail buyers and direct customers.
Designed and wrote copy for marketing materials aimed at specific target
audiences; refreshed/updated products, elements, and content for B2B and
B2C.
Created a more accurate way to keep track of inventory. Worked with managers monthly to ensure numbers were matching sales.
Evaluate performances; hire, train and supervise.
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Graphic Artist
Stry-Lenkoff
Louisville, KY
Jun 2006 - Dec 2014 (8 years 6 months)
Ensured consistent brand standards through brainstorming, mock-ups, and
product design.
Trafficked products in-house and through licensed companies; changing
aspects as needed.
Worked on each project from concept through final design, press-ready.
Coordinated with printers to go over proofs and meet deadlines.
Scheduled meetings, ordered supplies, drafted emails for new business
contacts as well as current customers.