Illustration, art direction and marketing professional with 20 years of communications experience.
Creates digital illustrations and animations for teaching the human anatomy.
Meets deadlines on projects and maintains positive, collaborative work relationships.
Edits illustrations, graphics and participates well in a collegial atmosphere.
Produces learning tools for learners with a diversity of educational experiences.
Researches and recommends innovative design and best production trends.
Interested in telling the visual stories of physiology, biology, astronomy, and science.
Proficient with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects.
Life Drawing, Graphic Design, Storyboards, Illustration, and Portraiture.
EMPLOYMENT: Part-time Lecturer,9/16 – present Eastern Michigan University, College of Technology, Visual & Built Environments Dept., Ypsilanti, MI
Lecturer for SAG 155 Illustrator, CMT 131 Graphic Communication Systems, and CMT 205 Digital Photo Technology classes, all are web-enhanced classes using Canvas LMS.
Successfully implemented learning accommodations for four students who had disabilities.
Shadowed professor teaching TS 506 Patterns of Change in Technology & Culture in Henry Ford and Greenfield Village, during Fall ’16 semester.
Lecturer for CGT 109, Computer Graphics Technology
Successfully implemented learning accommodations for students with disabilities.
Freelance Graphic Design, Illustration and Conceptual Thinking,7/00 – present KK Design, Novi, MI
Create brand campaign concepts for clients like Yaffe Group, Maritz and others.
Develop original ideas, designs and illustrations
Graphic Designer, 7/16 – 10/16 Printing Industries of Michigan, Northville, MI
Designed materials, managed and coordinated events for Summer Conference and other events. Reviews Graphic News magazine to incorporate required changes ensuring
Graduate Assistant, 1/15-4/16 Eastern Michigan University, College of Technology, Technology Management Department, Ypsilanti, MI
Salesmanship for Grant Writing Workshop - Winter ‘16 Workshop Series
SPSS Workshop I - Winter ‘15 and ‘16
Brand development for College of Technology within overall EMU brand strategy.
Assist faculty members with online Canvas technology, and other projects.
Assist with surveys and compilation of information using SPSS and SurveyMonkey.
Obtain materials needed for classes, including texts and other materials.
Prepare materials for lectures.
Grade Grievance Committee Representative ‘15-16
Women's Association & Commission Scholarship recipient and award
International Society of Exploring Teaching & Learning Conference, Savannah, GA, Power of Travel presentation hand out packet created for Dr. Pilato and Dr. Becker. 10/15
Finding Funding Opportunities - Fall ‘15 Workshop Series
Mapping Specialist / Personal Banker, 11/12-10/13 Hantz Bank, Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule, and meet with, newly acquired and current Hantz Financial Group clients to explain the benefits of utilizing the bank for their personal financial needs.
Brought in new bank accounts in 9 months worth over a million dollars.
Student Graphic Designer and Independent Contractor,9/10-4/13 Eastern Michigan University, Marketing Department, Ypsilanti, MI
Created various University marketing materials including outdoor boards, brochures, and banners, using Adobe Creative Suite 5.5.
Scheduled all EMU outdoor board placements, utilizing Daktronics, an online Visiconn Display Management System that enables 24/7 scheduling of displays for events, news, weather, sports feeds, and AMBER Alerts.
Met and corresponded with Department Heads and other personnel to create and recommend marketing materials and strategies to suit their unique needs.
Style Expert,10/09-9/10 Chico’s, Ann Arbor, MI
Style Expert/Sales Associate at up-scale women’s clothing retailer
Graphic Designer,9/08-4/09 Vertis Communications, Southfield, MI
Designed magazine ads and images for Jewish News and other publications.
Managed magazine production by ensuring all ads were properly placed.
Reviewed designs to incorporate required changes ensuring creative excellence.
Graphic Designer,7/07-9/08 Ideation, Ann Arbor, MI
Individualized client services designing catalogs, logos, photography, and production.
Photographed products, retouched, outlined created page layouts.
Attended gift trade shows in Chicago and Atlanta to help make selections of products.
Created visual theme for Tucson Trade show and worked with clients.
Senior Art Director,3/00-7/00 InterOne Marketing Group, Troy, MI
Senior Art Director in Chrysler-Plymouth Catalog Department designing marketing.
Senior Art Director,1/95-3/00 J. Walter Thompson, Detroit, MI
Senior Art Director in the Regional Advertising Department, producing and selling Ford Dealer broadcast, print advertising and retail merchandising for numerous retail markets across the United States.
Initiated research of 3-dimensional, computer-generated vehicles for broadcast, internet, and print use.
Wrote successful proposal to management requesting each Art Director have their own computer to increase creative production and quality.
Senior Art Director,12/83-9/91 Young & Rubicam, Detroit, MI
Senior Art Director designing advertising and marketing for Lincoln – Mercury, Uniroyal, Lincoln-Mercury Dealer Association.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Technology Studies, 4/16
TS 592 Research Capstone Seminar ASTR 592 Planetarium Science TS 509 Research Methods in Technology Studies ARTS 552 Advanced Graphic Design CTAC 507 Negotiation Skills for Professionals TM 555 Technology & Organization TM 510 Principles Managing Technology Enterprises TS 505 Introduction to Technology & Society TS 508 Contemporary Trends in Technology STS 697 Independent Study TS 506 Patterns Changing Technology & Culture
Bachelor of Science in Art, Eastern Michigan University, 4/12
Minor: Graphic Communications
New Horizons Computer Learning Center; Livonia, Michigan, 1/98, 7/94-1/95
Dale Carnegie; Livonia, Michigan, 9/91-1/92
AWARDS:
Women's Association & Commission Scholarship Award ‘15
University Fellowship Award ‘15
University Fellowship Award ‘14
Gold Addy: Uniroyal “Nail” :30 TV
Silver Caddy: Uniroyal “Nail” :30 TV
2 Addy Citation of Excellence Awards: Painted Bulletins
ACTIVITIES:
Writing Across The Curriculum Spring Institute, EMU, 5/19
Michigan DECA’s State Competition judge, 3/16, 3/19
Michigan DECA’s District Conference judge, 1/16 , 1/17, 1/18, 1/19
Digital Divas Conference, EMU, 4/15, 11/17, 4/18, 11/18
Life Drawing with Nora Venturelli, EMU, 2/12 – 8/18
MCACA Arts Project Mini-grant and Professional / Organizational Development Guidelines Seminar, Novi, MI, 7/18
Part-Time Lecturer Professional Development Seminar, EMU, 5 – 6/17, 5 – 6/18
Exhibitor in Go Figure 20 Exhibit, Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti, MI 10 – 11/17
Scholarship of Technology and Learning Seminar 10/17
Nuts & Bolts of Writing a WIP (Women In Philanthropy) Grant, 9/17
Developing Your Online Pedagogy, EMU, 7/17
Faculty Workshop on Fulbright Grants, EMU, 4/17
General Education & High-Impact Practice Workshop, EMU, 3/17
Honor Society Member, 3/16 – 10/17
CPR and AED Training Renewal, EMU, 7/17
Developing Your Online Pedagogy, EMU, 7/17
House Industries Special Event @ Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, 6/17
Faculty Workshop on Fulbright Grants, EMU, 4/17
General Education & High-Impact Practice Workshop, EMU, 3/17
EMU Physics & Astronomy Dept., KEEC, Fish Lake Field Trip, 4/16
EMU, College of Technology Student Grievance Committee, ’16
National Society of Leadership and Success Member, ’15-16
Detroit Public Television Volunteer, ’15
Founding Member of National Association of Career Women, Ann Arbor, ’03
Junior Great Books Program Certified Teacher, Our Lady of Victory School, ’01 – ’04
Judge for John Broutin Scholarship for Center for Creative Studies, ’01
Past Creative Advertising Club of Detroit Member & Board Representative
Past Adcraft Club member
SKILLS:
Proficient with Adobe CC, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects
Life Drawing, Graphic Design, Storyboards, Illustration, and Portraiture
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Prezi, Power Point, SPSS, Zotero, Excel
Always staying up to date with new programs and learning Maxon Cinema 4D, Unity and Motion
Print, Television Production, Photo Supervision and Retouching